Mid Michigan Waste Authority - Get Into Recycle-Motion!

Is there a limit to how much trash I can set out each week?

There is no limit unless you live in the City of Saginaw. There is a limit of 20 bags or cans of trash for City of Saginaw residents. Check your Community page for any specific requirements for trash set.

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What do I do with large items like furniture or an appliance?

Items that are too large for a standard 33 gallon trash can or bag are considered a bulky item. Click here for more details about handling your bulky items.

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What is a bulky item?

Items that are too large for a standard 33 gallon trash can or bag are considered a bulky item. Click here for more details about handling your bulky items.

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Why is my bulky item still at the curb?

Bulky items are tagged with an orange sticker by your regular trash driver to indicate that the oversized item(s) are being scheduled for pick up by a special truck. If the bulky item(s) is not picked up before your next regular trash day, please contact MMWA at 989-781-9555.

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Why can’t I recycle foam carryout containers?

Foam products like carryout containers, meat trays, egg cartons, product packaging, and packing peanuts, are not accepted because there is no market for this material. Try to avoid purchasing products with foam packaging and take a reusable container with you when dining out to hold any leftovers.

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*Can I recycle #3 – #7 plastics?

Not at this time.

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Where do I get another recycling bin?

Contact your municipal government office or MMWA. Click Here for your community contact information.

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Where do I get ”Recyclables Only” stickers to use on additional containers for recycling?

Contact your municipal government office or MMWA. Click Here for your community contact information.

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What is considered yard waste?

Yard waste is defined by state law as grass clippings, yard vegetation, sod without dirt, twigs (less then 2″ in diameter), leaves, etc. These items may be placed in a 33 gallon or smaller can or a paper yard waste bag. All cans/bags must weigh less than 50 pounds each. Please fold over the tops of bag(s) and use lids on cans. Twigs may not extend more than 6″ above the top of a bag/can.  All cans need a “Yard Waste Only” sticker, and yard waste bags may need a tag from your municipality; contact your local municipality for details.

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Why isn’t yard waste accepted in plastic bags?

Yard waste is delivered to a composting facility, where bags can quickly clog machinery and need to be removed before yard waste materials can be ground and composted. With over 12 tons of materials delivered to the site from MMWA member communities alone, removing plastic bags would require an enormous amount of time and labor.

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Can I put my yard waste in bio-degradable plastic bags?

No. Bio-degradable plastic bags are not accepted.

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What is brush?

Brush is defined by state law as branches larger than 2″ in diameter. Click Here for Details. Some communities offer special collection for brush or have a drop-off of site for brush. Visit your community page for more information.

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Where do I get “Yard Waste Only” stickers?

Contact your municipal government office or MMWA. Visit your community page for more information.

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