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How to safely dispose of fireworks
Tis the season for fireworks, smoke bombs, and sparklers! While it is critical to take safety precautions during your Fourth of July festivities, it is important to remember that fireworks safety does not stop there. Fireworks contain dangerous chemicals that can be a...
Fourth of July Holiday Trash Service Delays Announced
The upcoming Fourth of July holiday does impact curbside solid waste collection services provided to some of the 34 Mid Michigan Waste Authority (MMWA) member communities. With the holiday falling on a Wednesday, collection services will be delayed by one day in some...
Reminder: our events are held rain or shine (but we prefer shine)
While it looks like the rain originally forecasted for Saturday, June 23 will not be making an appearance, Mid Michigan Waste Authority is reminding residents that all of our household special waste events are held rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather....
MMWA Reminds Residents of Proper U.S. Flag Disposal
SAGINAW, MI ----- As Americans prepare to observe the Flag Day holiday on June 14, Mid Michigan Waste Authority is reminding area residents to properly dispose of their old, unserviceable United States flags. MMWA, which provides residential curbside waste collection...
Service Updates
Yard waste season starts first week in April
The first week of April marks the start of Mid Michigan Waste Authority’s seasonal curbside yard waste collection for 2018. Fourteen of MMWA’s 34 municipal members offer residential yard waste services. Residents in the Village of Birch Run, Bridgeport Twp, Buena...
Weekly yard waste services begin April 4 in City of Frankenmuth
Starting April 4, City of Frankenmuth residents will begin receiving weekly yard waste services as part of their curbside solid waste collection program provided through Mid Michigan Waste Authority. Residents will no longer need to purchase special tags for their...
Inclement weather update for Thursday, March 8, 2018
Some trash and recycling drivers are encountering slippery conditions and roads that are drifted over and crowned. This means trucks are moving more slowly, and may not be able to access your materials if your road is not safe to travel. If your trash or recycling...
Yard waste season starts April 2
Many area residents got a head start on their lawn cleanup projects this year, thanks to some unseasonably warm days in February. Mid Michigan Waste Authority is reminding the public that yard waste season does not start until the first week in April for the 14 member...