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Celebrate Earth Day with MMWA at the zoo on Sat., April 22

Mid Michigan Waste Authority will host its annual Earth Day celebration on Sat., April 22, 2017, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square in Saginaw. This environmentally-themed event promises a fun-filled day for children of all ages and their...

Yard waste season starts first week of April

The first week of April marks the start of Mid Michigan Waste Authority’s seasonal curbside yard waste collection for 2017. Thirteen of MMWA’s 34 municipal members offer residential yard waste services. Residents in the Village of Birch Run, Bridgeport Twp, Buena...

MMWA hosts free ewaste events in September

Area residents have two opportunities in September to recycle their unwanted televisions and computer equipment free of charge. Thanks to a manufacturer-supported recycling program, Mid Michigan Waste Authority will not be charging residents who take part in the...

MMWA launches safe needle disposal campaign

It is estimated that about 9 million Americans use sharps and syringes to manage their medical conditions at home, which adds up to about 3 billion injections outside of traditional healthcare facilities per year. Those who are unaware of safe needle disposal methods...

Service Updates

No trash delay for Presidents’ Day holiday

The upcoming Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday, February 20, will not cause any delays in trash and recycling services provided to the 35 communities served by the Mid Michigan Waste Authority. Residents should prepare and set out materials on their regularly...

Inclement weather update for Tuesday, January 17

It's another icy day in the Mid Michigan Waste Authority service area, with area schools closed due to the hazardous road conditions. Waste Management trucks will be attempting collection today, but some roads and areas may not be serviceable. Roads/areas found to be...

Inclement weather update for Thursday, January 12

Waste Management trucks will attempt collection in all communities today, but due to the icy roads some routes will be delayed until the salt trucks hopefully improve driving conditions. We anticipate that several roads will be called in today as too hazardous to...

Inclement weather update for Tuesday, January 10

This morning the communities within the Mid Michigan Waste Authority service area are waking up to significant snow accumulation, blowing and drifting. Waste Management trucks are on the roads in all communities attempting collection today, but some roads and areas...