Flint recycling, education center planned for former McDonald Dairy property

Flint, MI— The former McDonald Dairy property located on the outskirts of downtown Flint is set to become a new recycling and education center.

The property, which has been sitting unused for nearly 15 years was acquired through a partnership between the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, the Genesee County Treasurer’s Office, and the Genesee County Land Bank.

“We’re incredibly excited about the prospect of a proper recycling and education center to serve the residents of the county,” said James Avery, Chairman of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners. “A partnership like this one is proof positive that we are moving forward with Genesee County’s priority of creating safer, healthier, and more livable communities.”

According to a county press release, the property, located at 609 Chavez Drive in Flint, was formerly home to McDonald Dairy and then Country Fresh until it closed in 2009. The release states that it has since fallen into disrepair.

Upon recommendation from the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission, the Board of Commissioners approved creating a budget of $650,000 from the County Treasurer’s delinquent tax revolving fund for demolition at the site. Burnash Wrecking was selected through a bid process to complete the work.

County officials say the recycling and education center will be a state-of-the-art facility providing a centralized location for dropping off recyclable materials. It will also serve as an educational resource for the community, providing information on the benefits of recycling and sustainability.

“This partnership is a major step toward achieving an ambitious goal for our residents,” said Derek Bradshaw, Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission Director. “We want to ensure that we are doing our part to promote environmental stewardship while offering residents a service that is high in demand.”