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  • 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. This Information Helped

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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. This Information Helped

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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. This Information Helped

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  • Why is the bulky item still at the curb?
    Bulky items are tagged with an orange sticker by your regular trash driver. A special truck designed to handle oversized items will be scheduled to pick up items. If the bulky item is not picked up before your next regular trash day, please contact MMWA at 989-781-9555. This Information Helped

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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. This Information Helped

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  • *Can I recycle #3 – #7 plastics?
    Not at this time, since there is no market for these materials in our region. This Information Helped

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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. This Information Helped

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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. This Information Helped

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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 trashcan or paper yard waste bag and all cans/bags must weigh less than 50 pounds each. Please close bag(s) or use lids. Twigs may not extend more than 6″ above the top of a bag/can.  Trashcans need a “Yard Waste” sticker, yard waste bags may need a tag; call your local municipality for details. This Information Helped

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  • Why isn’t yard waste accepted in plastic bags?
    Yard waste is delivered to a special facility for composting. Michigan law bans the use of plastic bags for collection of yard waste. This Information Helped

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  • Can I put my yard waste in bio-degradable plastic bags?
    No. Bio-degradable plastic bags are not accepted. This Information Helped

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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. This Information Helped

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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. This Information Helped

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    • Contact Information:

    • Mid Michigan Waste Authority
    • 7950 Gratiot Suite 5
    • Saginaw, MI 48609
    • 989-781-9555

    • Hours:

    • Monday – Friday
    • 8:30am – 5:00pm
 
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