Yard Waste Guidelines

  • Yard Waste

    Yard WasteMichigan State law prohibits yard waste from being disposed of in the landfill. If a community does not offer curbside yard waste collection service, citizens must self manage through mulching, composting or burning.

    Yard waste collection is provided seasonally, April through November, in municipalities that have selected such service. Contact your community to learn about service availability. City of Frankenmuth has specific requirements regarding grass set-out; residents should contact their municipal office for more details.

  • 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; all bags/cans must weigh less than 50 pounds. Please close bag(s) or use lids. Twigs may not extend more than 8 inches above the top of a bag/can. Trashcans need a “Yard Waste” sticker, yard waste or grass bags may need a tag; call your local municipality for details.

    Large items, such as root balls and stumps, are not accepted as yard waste or trash. Contact a commercial landscape or tree removal service for disposal.

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  • Brush
    Brush

    Yard WasteBrush is accepted as trash by state law. One bundle of brush (cut or broken branches 3 to 4 feet in length and at least 2” in diameter) is allowed each week. See Trash Details page for more information.

  • Christmas Trees
    Christmas Trees

    Christmas TreesChristmas trees are collected the first three weeks in January. Remove all tinsel, ornaments, hooks, lights, ropes or plastic tree bags before putting tree at curbside.

  • Other Compost Options
    Other Composting
    • Where to compost:
    • Salzburg Landscape Supply
    • 2610 Salzburg Rd.
    • Freeland
    • 989-496-2335
    • www.salzburglandscapesupply.com
    • May accept brush, branches, logs, wood chips and yard waste, please call ahead to verify accepted materials.
  • Flower pots, trays and plant tags
    Flower pots, trays and plant tags

    The Saginaw Valley Nursery and Landscape Association are spearheading a container recycling program to keep all the gardening plastic out of the landfills. Designated nurseries are taking empty trays, containers, six-packs (anything that has to do with gardening). It is not necessary to clean the containers but please remove any extra dirt.

    • Where to go:
    • Abele Greenhouse & Garden Center
    • 3500 Wadsworth
    • Saginaw
    • 989-752-5625
    • www.abelegreenhouse.com
    • Bay Landscaping
    • 1630 Boutell
    • Essexville
    • 989-893-0000
    • www.baylandscaping.net
    • Begick Nursery & Garden Center
    • 5993 Westside Saginaw Rd
    • Bay City
    • 989-684-4210
    • www.begicknursery.com
    • Reder Landscaping
    • 3805 Rockwell
    • Midland
    • 989-835-8260
    • www.rederlandscaping.com
    • Stone Quest Landscape Stone & Supply
    • 6245 State
    • Saginaw Township
    • 989-799-2281
    • www.stonequestinc.com
    • Touch of Nature Garden Center
    • 10630 Gera
    • Birch Run
    • 989-624-9509
    • www.touchofnature.net

  • The Listings on this website do not constitute an endorsement by Mid Michigan Waste Authority. The information provided is not all inclusive and is subject to change without notice.

  • Loop Guide

  • The Loop Guide provides curbside solid waste service requirement info for residents of Mid Michigan Waste Authority (MMWA) member communities.

    These trash, recycling and yard waste guidelines are in place to provide residents an efficient, safe, cost-effective services program. By following these guidelines, you will ensure the health and safety of collection workers and experience curbside service without interruption.

    Click Here to Download the Loop Guide as a .PDF file

  • Compost Guide

  • Upcoming Events

    Household Special Waste Collection
    Saginaw Co. Health Dept.
    Saturday June 2
    Saginaw Township
    Call for appointment (989-758-3686)

    Household Special Waste Collection
    Saginaw Co. Health Dept.
    Saturday September 8
    Bridgeport Township
    Call for appointment (989-758-3686)

 
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