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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...

Flooded roads update for Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Numerous roads across Mid-Michigan are closed today - Wednesday, February 21 - due to water over the roadway. If your trash or recycling driver cannot access your road due to flooding, please pull your materials in and place them back out on your next regular...

MMWA 2018 Household Special Waste Season kicks off May 1

Last year, area residents helped keep more than 110 tons of problem wastes out of the landfill, thanks to Mid Michigan Waste Authority’s free household special waste program. This year, MMWA will offer 18 drop-off days between May and September, with opportunities to...

Service Updates

MMWA yard waste season ends Nov 30 for most communities

Three municipalities extending their 2017 yard waste season November 30 marks the end of Mid Michigan Waste Authority’s seasonal curbside yard waste collection for most MMWA member communities.  However, three municipalities – Saginaw Township, the City of Saginaw,...

Saginaw Twp, City of Saginaw & Thomas Twp extend 2017 yard waste season

For 2017, Saginaw Township, the City of Saginaw, and Thomas Township have opted to extend their yard waste seasons. In Thomas Township, December 8 will be the last day for yard waste service. In Saginaw Township, the last day of yard waste service for residents with a...

Trash will be collected early on Halloween

To ensure the safety of trick-or-treaters and area drivers on Halloween, Mid Michigan Waste Authority refuse collection services will begin an hour earlier on Tuesday, October 31. Waste Management garbage, yard waste, and recycling trucks will hit the streets to start...

Columbus Day holiday will not cause delay in trash service

The upcoming Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 9, 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...