Maintenance Department
The maintenance department at Sandy Pines Resort & Campground is responsible for trailer winterizing, holding tank pump out service, as well as many other services.
Water shut-off / turn-on
Water will be turned on annually on the Monday nearest April 15th and turned off annually on the Monday nearest October 15th depending on how the calendar falls and weather conditions. If freezing temperatures are present, water turn on and shut dates will be adjusted for safety.
Mark your water supply hose at the riser with your site number so you know to reconnect the correct hose each spring. A permanent marker or paint pen works best. Having your site number on your water supply hose and faucet also helps our maintenance staff should they need to replace or repair your water riser. There have been times when a neighbor has mistakenly turned the wrong water faucet on or off.
Tree removal
Tree removal on your site or in the green area must be approved by the Park Inspector. Please contact the inspector at 616.896.7286 for a permit.
Compactors
Compactors are not for large items or leaves. Use the Phase 7 compactor only for large items and the leaf dump for leaves and tree branches, both are located across from the Public Safety Office. Please help keep the area around the compactors free of trash and other items.
Recycling
Recycling Center Bins on are onsite from Memorial through Labor Day weekend and are located at the Recycling Center across from the Main Gate Entrance. We accept most standard co-mingled recyclables such as cardboard, paper, plastic, and glass. Please be sure to check the list posted on the recycle bins for the items we do and don’t accept.
Leaves and brush
A leaf/brush dump is located across the street from the Public Safety Office. Members may take loose or paper bagged leaves and brush only to this area. NO PLASTIC. Leaves and brush may not be put in or around the dumpsters. Maintenance will pick up leaves along the road in PAPER bags only. Brush must be stacked neatly with the ends toward the road.
Seaweed Disposal Notice
Seaweed is no longer being picked up from the shoreline by the Sandy Pines Maintenance team. Members who would like to dispose of seaweed should allow it to dry completely before bringing it to the dump inside the park. Thank you for your understanding.
Over the past several seasons, the Park has provided tractor‑bucket pickups for piles of weeds, muck, and debris that members rake from the lake or shoreline. After reviewing safety concerns, fairness across the membership, and the increasing operational strain this service has created, Sandy Pines will no longer be able to offer these pickups.
Lakeside shoreline is designated Green Space
The shoreline areas along the lake are officially classified as community green space, not part of any individual member’s site.
- Members who live away from the lake do not receive debris pickup from green space adjacent to their sites.
- To remain fair and consistent, the same rules must apply to all members, including those on the lake.