mygrcitypoints.com is an innovative community engagement program that links individuals, organizations, local businesses and city government to encourage recycling, volunteering and community building. This first-of-its-kind, local rewards program allows participants to earn points by recycling or volunteering. Points can then be redeemed at local businesses for discounts on products and services.
Everyone who participates takes an active role in transforming our City into a better place to live, work, and play while supporting our local businesses. The results are cleaner neighborhoods, a stronger local economy and a more vibrant, sustainable Grand Rapids.
The city’s curbside recycling collections have risen 64 percent since last April, compared to previous years, according to data in a report issued today.
Brewery Vivant’s “Have a beer named after you” offer has been claimed.
The Rapid, the transit authority that serves Grand Rapids and five surrounding communities, has joined the city's recycling incentive program.
Find, Clip and Redeem! The new mobile application currently works on Android, Blackberry 6 and iPhone platforms.
What happens to the items you recycle?
If you think about it, placing an item in your recycling cart isn’t the end of the recycling loop; it’s really the beginning of the process.