Nov 1, 2024 | News
The Mid Michigan Waste Authority (MMWA) is excited to announce the start of its annual Holiday Light Recycling Drive on America Recycles Day, November 15. This seasonal program gives residents an easy way to recycle broken or unwanted holiday lights instead of sending them to the landfill.
Why Recycle Holiday Lights?
Old string lights contain valuable materials like copper and plastic that can be recovered and reused. Recycling helps conserve resources, reduce waste, and protect the environment — all while keeping the holidays bright and sustainable.
How It Works:
- Drop off your old or non-working holiday lights at any participating location during normal business hours.
- Only string lights are accepted. Please do not include other decorations or electronics.
- Collection bins will be available through the holiday season until January 15, 2026.
Drop-Off Locations:
Brady Township Hall, Bridgeport Twp Govt Center, Can Council, Carrollton Twp DPW, Frankenmuth City Hall, Hayes Park during the Freeland Light Show, James Township Hall, Kochville Twp Office, Lakefield Township Hall, Merrill Village Office, Mid Michigan Waste Authority, Richland Township Office, Saginaw City Public Works, Saginaw Twp DPS Bldg, Spaulding Twp Office, St. Charles District Library, Swan Creek Township Office, Thomas Twp Public Safety Bldg, Tittabawassee Township Office, Wheeler Township Office, and Zilwaukee City office.
Celebrate America Recycles Day by making sustainability part of your holiday tradition. Together, we can light up the season responsibly!
Oct 7, 2024 | News, Service Updates
The Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 14, 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.
Aug 26, 2024 | News, Service Updates
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 2, 2024. 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.
Jun 24, 2024 | News, Service Updates
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 Thursday, July 4, 2024. For example, if your regular collection day is on Thursday, you should have your properly prepared materials at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on Friday. Check your schedule here!
Jun 18, 2024 | News, Service Updates
The upcoming Juneteenth Day holiday on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 will not cause any delays in trash and recycling 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.
May 20, 2024 | News, Service Updates
The upcoming Memorial 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, May 27, 2024. With the holiday falling on a weekday, collection services will be delayed one day for every community the week of Memorial Day. Residents should prepare and set out materials one day later than they normally do during the holiday week.
Mar 22, 2024 | News, Service Updates
MMWA would like to remind our residents that safety is always MMWA’s, WM’s and Priority’s top concern.
Currently, both WM and Priority are attempting service in all Friday communities. Given today’s weather conditions including accumulating snow, iciness, and blowing winds, service may be impacted in some areas.
If Priority 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 reminders:
- In extremely inclement weather, consider holding your trash or recyclables until the next week if you can.
- Do not place carts, bags, bins, or cans in icy areas or on top of or behind snow mounds.
- Avoid using white bags in snowy weather. If your driver can’t see your trash, he can’t collect it.
For inclement weather updates and cancellations visit MMWA’s website at www.recyclemotion.org and Facebook.
Mar 4, 2024 | News, Service Updates
Curbside yard waste collection for 14 MMWA member communities will begin on April 1, 2024.
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.
Note the first yard waste pick up dates for 2024:
- Monday, April 1, 2024 (Monday routes)
- Tuesday, April 2, 2024 (Tuesday routes)
- Wednesday, April 3, 2024 (Wednesday routes)
- Thursday, April 4, 2024 (Thursday routes)
- Friday, April 5, 2024 (Friday routes)
Visit, https://www.recyclemotion.org/yardwaste/ for more resources.
Feb 12, 2024 | News, Service Updates
The upcoming Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday, February 19, 2024 will not cause any delays in trash and recycling 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.
Jan 8, 2024 | News, Service Updates
The upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, January 15, 2024, will not cause any delays in trash and recycling 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.
