Small branches (less than two inches around) may be placed to the curb as yard waste in paper lawn and leaf bags or in 35 gallon or smaller cans labeled with a YARD WASTE sticker. The following MMWA member communities offer yard waste services to their residents: Residents in the Village of Birch Run, Bridgeport Twp, Buena Vista Twp, Carrollton Twp, City of Frankenmuth, James Twp, Kochville Twp, City of Saginaw, Saginaw Twp, Spaulding Twp, Village of St Charles, Thomas Twp, Tittabawassee Twp and the City of Zilwaukee. If your community does not offer yard waste services, you may not put out yard waste bags or cans.
Brush and larger branches are not considered yard waste. These items can be set out with your trash, following these guidelines:
- Larger branches (two to six inches around) can be bundled and placed to the curb as trash.
- One bundle of brush is allowed per week.
- Branches should be cut to three by four feet in length and secured by twine or duct tape.
- Place your one bundle of brush near your trash, not with your yard waste.