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Trash & recycling · Michigan

Trash day in 304 Michigan towns

Each town’s pickup day, drop-off and rules, from its own website. 12 of them have no curbside pickup: residents take trash to the town drop-off.

304towns
86set pickup day
83day by address
12drop-off only

Tap a town for its pickup day, drop-off and rules.

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Alamo TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesAlbert TownshipAlbert Township Transfer SiteDrop-off onlyAlbionAlbion Tree DumpTown’s haulerAlleganDepartment of Public Works facility (year-round yard waste drop off)Drop-offAllen ParkBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressAlmaGranger Waste ServicesTrash haulerFriAlmontFridayTown’s haulerAmber TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesAnn ArborDrop-Off Station (operated by Recycle Ann Arbor)Drop-offMonAnn Arbor TownshipMondayTrash dayMonArgentine TownshipMondayTown’s haulerArmada TownshipPriority WasteTrash haulerWedAuburnWednesdayTown’s haulerAuburn HillsBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMonAu Gres TownshipMondayTrash day
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FriBad AxeFridayTrash dayBaldwin TownshipTown’s haulerThe town’s contract hauler picks up at the curb for every homeBangor TownshipBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressBanks Township24-Hour RecyclingDrop-offBattle CreekBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressBay CityBy addressTown pickup · day by addressThuBellevilleThursdayTown’s haulerBellevueFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesBenton HarborFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesBerkleyBy addressCounty or district · day by addressTueBessemerTuesdayTrash dayMonBethany TownshipMondayTrash dayBeverly HillsTown’s haulerThe town’s contract hauler picks up at the curb for every homeMonBig RapidsMondayTrash dayThuBingham FarmsThursdayTrash dayThuBirch Run TownshipThursdayTrash dayBirminghamBy addressDay by addressBloomfield HillsBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressBloomfield TownshipBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMonBlue Lake TownshipMondayTrash dayBoyne CityCounty or districtA county or regional provider runs trash and recyclingBoyne Valley TownshipDrop-off onlyNo curbside pickup: you take it to the drop-offFriBreckenridgeFridayTrash dayBreitung TownshipBy addressTown pickup · day by addressBrightonBy addressTown pickup · day by addressBrownstown TownshipBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressBurt TownshipWest Side Transfer Station and East Side Transfer StationDrop-off only
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CadillacBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressCanton TownshipPriority WasteTrash haulerCasco TownshipHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerThuCass CityThursdayTrash dayCenter LineTown’s haulerPriority Waste picks up at the curb for every homeTueChelseaTuesdayPay per bagThuChesaningThursdayTrash dayChesaning TownshipWaste ManagementTrash haulerCheshire TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesChocolay TownshipPay per bagCurbside pickup, paid by the bagThuClareThursdayTown’s haulerClark TownshipClark Township Recycling CenterDrop-off onlyMonClayton TownshipMondayTown’s haulerClinton TownshipEvery weekCurbside recyclingColdwaterCompost Site (City yard waste and brush drop-off)Drop-offMonColemanMondayTrash dayCommerce TownshipBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressComstock TownshipComstock Township Transfer StationDrop-offTueConcordTuesdayTrash dayCoopersvilleFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesFriCottrellville TownshipFridayTown’s haulerCovert TownshipCovert Township Transfer StationDrop-off onlyMonCrystal FallsMondayTrash dayCrystal Falls TownshipBy addressDay by address
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Dalton TownshipDalton Township Transfer StationDrop-off onlyDavisonFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTueDavison TownshipTuesdayTrash dayDearbornBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressDearborn HeightsPriority WasteTrash haulerDelhi TownshipDelhi Township Recycling CenterHire your ownDelta TownshipDelta Township Recycling CenterDrop-offMonDenton TownshipMondayTown’s haulerDetroitJ. Fons YardDrop-offWedDeWittWednesdayTrash dayDorr TownshipEvery other week, ThuCurbside recyclingDouglasRepublic ServicesTrash haulerDundeeStevens DisposalTrash haulerDurandBy addressTown’s hauler · day by address
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ThuEast China TownshipThursdayTown’s haulerEast Grand RapidsHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerEast LansingBy addressTown pickup · day by addressEastpointeBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressEcorseBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressFriElbertaFridayTrash dayErwin TownshipErwin Township Transfer StationPay per bag
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FriFairfield TownshipFridayTrash dayFarmingtonBy addressDay by addressFarmington HillsBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWedFentonWednesdayTown pickupFerndaleBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressFiler TownshipBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressFlintBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressThuFlint TownshipThursdayTrash dayFlushingTown’s haulerThe town’s contract hauler picks up at the curb for every homeMonFlushing TownshipMondayTrash dayForsyth TownshipForsyth Township Transfer & Recycling CenterDrop-off onlyFort Gratiot TownshipBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWedFrankenmuthWednesdayTrash dayMonFranklinMondayTown’s haulerFraserBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTueFremontTuesdayTown’s haulerFremont TownshipRepublic ServicesTrash haulerFrenchtown TownshipBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressFruitportRepublic Waste ServicesTrash hauler
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Garden CityBy addressDay by addressFriGenesee TownshipFridayTrash dayGenoa TownshipBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWedGibraltarWednesdayTown’s haulerThuGladwinThursdayTown’s haulerThuGladwin TownshipThursdayTrash dayGolden TownshipHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerWedGrand BlancWednesdayTrash dayWedGrand Blanc TownshipWednesdayTown’s haulerGrand HavenHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerGrand LedgeGrand Ledge Recycling CenterDrop-offGrand RapidsBy addressPay per bag · day by addressGrandvilleFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTueGrantTuesdayTrash dayGrant TownshipTown’s haulerThe town’s contract hauler picks up at the curb for every homeGrass Lake TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesWedGraylingWednesdayTrash dayGreenvilleBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressGrosse PointeBy addressTown pickup · day by addressGrosse Pointe FarmsFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesGrosse Pointe ParkBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressGrosse Pointe WoodsBy addressTown’s hauler · day by address
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Hamburg TownshipHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerHancockBy addressDay by addressHarbor SpringsEvery week, TueCurbside recyclingHarrison TownshipTringali SanitationTrash haulerHayes TownshipTown’s haulerWaste Management picks up at the curb for every homeHazel ParkBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressHenrietta TownshipHenrietta Township Recycling Center/Transfer StationDrop-offFriHighland ParkFridayTrash dayHollandTown pickupTown crews pick up at the curbHomer TownshipTown’s haulerThe town’s contract hauler picks up at the curb for every homeHoughtonWaste ManagementTrash haulerTueHuntington WoodsTuesdayCounty or district
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TueImlay CityTuesdayTrash dayIngallston TownshipMenominee-Ingallston Transfer StationDrop-offMonIngersoll TownshipMondayTown’s haulerInksterBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressIoniaBy addressDay by addressIron MountainBy addressDay by addressIron RiverBy addressDay by addressIronwoodRepublic ServicesTrash haulerIronwood TownshipBy addressDay by addressIshpemingBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressIshpeming TownshipNorth Country DisposalTrash haulerFriIthacaFridayHire your own
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Johnstown TownshipDrop-off onlyNo curbside pickup: you take it to the drop-off
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KalamazooEvery other weekCurbside recyclingKalevaMaple Grove Township Transfer StationDrop-offMonKeego HarborMondayTown’s haulerKeeler TownshipKeeler Township Transfer SiteDrop-off onlyKentwoodHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerKingsfordKingsford Compost Drop-off SiteTown pickupKlacking TownshipPay per bagCurbside pickup, paid by the bagMonKochville TownshipMondayCounty or district
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LaingsburgRecycling center at 7500 Woodbury Rd. (Greater Laingsburg Recyclers)Drop-offLaketon TownshipLaketon Township Yard Waste SiteDrop-offLapeerHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerTueLenox TownshipTuesdayTrash dayLeonidas TownshipHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerLincoln ParkFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTueLincoln TownshipTuesdayTown’s haulerWedLindenWednesdayTown’s haulerLivoniaLivonia Drop-Off Recycling CenterTown’s haulerLowellHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerLudingtonBy addressTown’s hauler · day by address
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Mackinaw CityEmmet County public Recycling Drop-off site in Mackinaw CityDrop-offMacomb TownshipHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerMadison HeightsFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesWedManchesterWednesdayTown’s haulerManisteeBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTueMarine CityTuesdayTrash dayMarquetteBy addressPay per bag · day by addressMarquette TownshipEvery weekCurbside recyclingMartiny TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesWedMarysvilleWednesdayTown’s haulerMasonBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMayfield TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesMelvindaleBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMonMichianaMondayTrash dayThuMichigamme TownshipThursdayTrash dayMidlandBy addressTown pickup · day by addressTueMilanTuesdayTown’s haulerMoffatt TownshipMoffatt Township rubbish drop-offDrop-off onlyMonitor TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesMonroeBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMontagueWhite Lake Area Transfer StationDrop-offMontague TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesMount ClemensPriority WasteTrash haulerMount MorrisWaste ManagementTrash haulerTueMount Morris TownshipTuesdayTrash dayMount PleasantGranger Waste ServicesTrash haulerMuskegonBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMuskegon TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rules
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NashvilleVillage of Nashville Transfer StationDrop-offNewaygoTown’s haulerAmerican Classic picks up at the curb for every homeWedNew BaltimoreWednesdayTown’s haulerWedNew BuffaloWednesdayTrash dayNorthfield TownshipHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerNorthvillePriority WasteTrash haulerNoviBy addressDay by address
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Ocqueoc TownshipOcqueoc Township Recycling and Transfer StationDrop-offOrion TownshipBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressOscoda TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesMonOtsego Lake TownshipMondayHire your ownOverisel TownshipOverisel Transfer StationDrop-off onlyOwossoCity of Owosso Leaf/Brush Drop off site (Aiken Road Compost Site)Drop-off
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WedParchmentWednesdayTrash dayParmaGranger Waste ServicesTrash haulerParma TownshipGranger Waste ServicesTrash haulerPavilion TownshipPavilion Township Collection StationDrop-off onlyPaw Paw TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesPeaine TownshipBeaver Island Transfer StationPay per bagPentwater TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesThuPetersburgThursdayHire your ownPinconningFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesPinconning TownshipRepublic WasteTrash haulerPine Grove TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesPine River TownshipGrangerTrash haulerPittsfield TownshipEvery week, day by addressCurbside recyclingMonPleasant RidgeMondayTown’s haulerPlymouthBy addressDay by addressPlymouth TownshipPriority WasteTrash haulerPontiacBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressPortageWMTrash haulerPort HuronEmterraTrash haulerPort Huron TownshipBy addressDay by addressSatPort Sheldon TownshipSaturdayPay per bagPottervilleFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesPrairieville TownshipPrairieville Recycling CenterDrop-off
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FriRay TownshipFridayHire your ownRedford TownshipBy addressDay by addressFriReed CityFridayTrash dayMonRichmondMondayTown’s haulerMonRichmond TownshipMondayTown’s haulerRiver RougeFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesRiverviewBy addressTown pickup · day by addressRochesterTown’s haulerThe town’s contract hauler picks up at the curb for every homeRogers CityRogers City Transfer StationDrop-offThuRomeoThursdayTrash dayRomulusTown’s haulerThe town’s contract hauler picks up at the curb for every homeMonRoscommon TownshipMondayTrash dayRosevilleBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressRoyal OakSOCRRA Drop-off Center (Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority)Drop-off
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SaginawBy addressCounty or district · day by addressSaginaw TownshipBy addressDay by addressSaugatuckRepublic ServicesTrash haulerSaugatuck TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesSebewaingEmterra EnvironmentalTrash haulerSilver Creek TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesSouthfieldBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressSouth LyonBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressSpring LakeHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerSt. ClairFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesSt. Clair ShoresBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressSt. JohnsBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressSt. JosephBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressSterling HeightsBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressSturgisEvery other week, ThuCurbside recyclingSuperior TownshipBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTueSwartz CreekTuesdayTown’s haulerThuSylvan LakeThursdayTrash day
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TaylorBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWedTecumsehWednesdayTown’s haulerWedTecumseh TownshipWednesdayTrash dayTekonshaEvery other weekCurbside recyclingThuThetford TownshipThursdayTown’s haulerTraverse CityBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTrentonBy addressTown pickup · day by addressTroyBy addressTown’s hauler · day by address
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ThuUticaThursdayTrash day
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Valley TownshipRepublic ServicesTrash haulerVan Buren TownshipBy addressDay by addressVassarOnce a monthCurbside recyclingThuVassar TownshipThursdayTrash dayMonVienna TownshipMondayTown’s haulerVillage of Grosse Pointe ShoresBy addressTown’s hauler · day by address
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WakefieldTown’s haulerGogebic Range Solid Waste Management picks up at the curb for every homeWedWalled LakeWednesdayTown’s haulerWarrenCity of Warren Sanitation Division - Recycling CenterDrop-offWashington TownshipBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWaterford TownshipBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWatson TownshipRepublic ServicesTrash haulerWayneBy addressDay by addressWedWebbervilleWednesdayTrash dayWedWest BranchWednesdayTrash dayWestlandBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWhitefish TownshipWhitefish Township Transfer StationPay per bagWhitehallWhite Lake Area Solid Waste Authority (Transfer Station)Hire your ownTueWilliams TownshipTuesdayTown’s haulerWilliamstown TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesMonWolverine LakeMondayHire your ownWoodhavenBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWyandotteBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWyomingBy addressDay by address
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YpsilantiBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressYpsilanti TownshipBy addressDay by address
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ZeelandRiley Street Brush Drop-Off SiteDrop-off

How Michigan towns handle trash

Of the 156 towns whose website says who picks up.

  • Town pickup 7%Town crews pick up at the curb
  • Town’s hauler 64%A contract hauler picks up at the curb for every home
  • Pay per bag 6%Curbside pickup, paid by the bag
  • County or district 3%A county or regional provider runs trash and recycling
  • Hire your own 12%No town pickup: you hire a private hauler
  • Drop-off only 8%No curbside pickup: you take it to the drop-off

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