What We Do
Dumpster Day
- YOU MUST BE A GPNA RESIDENT. Proof of residency is required. Please do not share this event with folks who do not live in GPNA. The neighborhood boundaries are Eastern to 131, 28th St to Cottage Grove
- Please, no U-Hauls or moving trucks!
- THERE IS ONE WAY TRAFFIC: Instructions will be added when a date and time have been secured. Sometimes there is a really long line. Thanks in advance for your patience!
- YOU MUST CHECK IN: Stay in your car and GPNA volunteers will ask for proof of residency and sign you in.
- No televisions, computer monitors, or other electronic devices.
- No yard waste allowed: no sod, broken concrete, wood, or asphalt.
- No hazardous materials such as tires, oil, gas, paint, hot ashes or acid.
- No major appliances. Nothing with freon.
- Please visit the Kent County Recycling website ReimagineTrash.org to find where you can dump these items.
- We are only provided a certain number of dumpsters. Sometimes there is a long wait. Be patient. Be kind.
- Arrive early to ensure you get to dump your items.
- Have your ID/Proof of residency ready!
- Financial donations to support GPNA are welcome, but not required.
More Events
Annual Meeting
National Night Out
Lodge Rentals
The Garfield Lodge is a small event venue perfect for baby showers, community meetings, small family gatherings, and work retreats. Lodge rental is a flat fee of $100. The Lodge comfortably fits up to 30 people. Amenities include bathrooms, trash, tables, chairs, a small refrigerator, a small microwave, and a coffee maker. A screen for projection is also available. Any trash that overflows the city bin must be carried out by the renter.
To rent, fill out the form below or call 616-241-2444. Renters are free to explore Garfield Park, but a Lodge rental does not include use of the park pavilions. To rent the Garfield Gym or a Garfield Park pavilion, make reservations by calling Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation at 616-456-3696.
Request To Use The GPNA Lodge
To rent the lodge or inquire about availability, please fill out the form below. If you are interested in renting the gymnasium, pavilion or other area of the park, this must be done through Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation: 616-456-3696.
Committees
Green Neighbors
Communication
Safety
Neighborhood Development
This team leads discussions on current and future area development, including housing, mobility, and business.