One Day Delay Due to the Labor Day Holiday

The upcoming Labor Day holiday does impact solid waste collection services provided to the 34 Mid Michigan Waste Authority (MMWA) member communities. There will be no trash, recycling, or yard waste collection provided on Monday, September 4, 2023. With the holiday falling on a weekday, collection services will be delayed one day for every community the week of Labor Day. Residents should prepare and set out materials one day later than they normally do during the holiday week.

Important Announcement Bethany Township Residents

Residents in Bethany Township will have a NEW service day.

Monday service day, same services. Residents should place their materials at the curb by 7:00 am on Saturday, July 8th (one day delay due to holiday) and then services will switch to Monday on July 10th, 2023. For best results residents should have all properly prepared materials at the curb no later than 7:00 am. Remember, you have a service day not a collection time, routes run until finished. For any service issues always call MMWA at (989) 781-9555 within one business day of your service day. Visit www.recyclemotion.org for more information.

One Day Delay Due to the 4th of July Holdiay

A friendly reminder to our MMWA member community residents. Due to the upcoming 4th of July Day holiday your regular trash, recycling and yard waste collection is delayed by one day beginning Tuesday, July 4, 2023. For example, if your regular collection day is on Tuesday, you should have your properly prepared materials at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday. *Collection will take place July 3, 2023 for Monday routes. Check your schedule here!

No Delay In Collection Services Due To Juneteenth Holiday

The Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June 19, 2023, will not cause any delays in trash, recycling, and yard waste services provided to the 34 communities served by the Mid Michigan Waste Authority. Residents should prepare and set out materials on their regularly scheduled collection day.

Yard Waste Season Begins April 3, 2023

Curbside yard waste collection for 14 MMWA member communities will begin on April 3, 2023.

The program accepts grass clippings, sod without dirt, twigs (less than two inches in diameter), leaves, and other yard vegetation.

Things you should avoid are root balls, soil, stumps, tree trunks, large shrubs, rocks, or bushes.

Use between a 20-35 gallon can with handles, weighing no more than 50 pounds, labeled with a yard waste sticker OR a paper lawn and leaf bag.

**Please note NEW in 2023 yard waste will run from the first full week in April until the first full week in December.

Note the first yard waste pick up dates for 2023:

  • Monday, April 3, 2023 (Monday routes)
  • Tuesday, April 4, 2023 (Tuesday routes)
  • Wednesday, April 5, 2023 (Wednesday routes)
  • Thursday, April 6, 2023 (Thursday routes)
  • Friday, April 7, 2023 (Friday routes)

Visit, https://www.recyclemotion.org/yardwaste/ for more resources.

Inclement Weather Update

Due to inclement weather MMWA would like to remind our residents that safety is always MMWA’s, Priority Waste, and WM’s top priority. Priority Waste and WM trucks plan attempting service on Monday, February 27th and Tuesday, February 28th even with the wintery mix we are currently experiencing.

If Priority Waste and WM trucks encounter areas that are not safe to travel, they will be unable to collect your materials until your next service day.

Inclement Weather Update

Due to anticipated inclement weather MMWA would like to remind our residents that safety is always MMWA’s, Priority Waste and WM’s top priority. While the weather forecast calls for high winds and large snow accumulation Priority Waste and WM trucks plan attempting service on Wednesday, February 22nd and Thursday, February 23rd. If Priority Waste and WM trucks encounter areas that are not safe to travel, they will be unable to collect your materials until your next service day.
A few friendly reminders:
1. In extremely inclement weather, consider holding your trash or recyclables until the next week if you can.
2. Avoid using white bags in snowy weather. If your driver can’t see your trash, he can’t collect it.
3. Do not place bags, bins, or cans in icy areas or on top of or behind snow mounds.
For inclement weather updates and cancellations visit MMWA’s website, Facebook, and www.abc12.com/closings and www.midmichigannow.com/closings

Inclement Weather Update

MMWA’s and WM’s top priority is safety first! Due to white out conditions and icy roads, solid waste services have been cancelled TODAY December 23rd for the following communities: Albee Twp, Bethany Twp, Blumfield Twp, Brady Twp, Village of Breckenridge, Maple Grove Twp, and Wheeler Twp.
WM is currently attempting to collect in James Twp, City of Saginaw, St. Charles Village and Thomas Twp.
Communities with cancelled trash and recycling services will not have collection until their next service day.
Residents are asked to remove all materials from the curb until their next service day. Thank you for your patience during these extreme weather conditions and extra KUDOS to our WM drivers!