STORM CLEAN-UP UPDATE 🚨
Brush and storm debris pickup is still ongoing throughout Kalamazoo Township. Crews began collection on June 2 and are continuing their one-time pass through each neighborhood. Due to the high volume of debris, the process will take several weeks to complete.
If you’ve placed items at the curb, thank you for your patience! Please do your best to keep sidewalks clear to ensure safe passage for pedestrians while brush awaits pickup.We appreciate your cooperation as we continue recovery efforts.
 

What is acceptable to put out for bulk trash pickup?

Regulations for Bulk Trash Pick Up

ACCEPTABLE

  • This pick-up is intended to help you get rid of the things you can’t fit in your trash container. It is not a substitute for garbage service If you have some smaller items they should be in a bin, box or clear heavy duty plastic bag, contents must be visible
  • Bags and containers must weigh less than 50 lbs.
  • Larger items such as: Furniture, toys, bicycles, appliances*, home fixtures and any other items as long as they are considered non-hazardous (and can be lifted by two people).
  • A very limited amount, (no more than 1 cubic yard), of building materials: doors, sections of fencing – must be cut down to fit into the truck, (4’ lengths) and can be lifted by one person
  • Latex Paints – Paint must be dried up in containers (used sawdust, kitty litter or just leave the can open for a few days)
  • Wheel rims and small car parts
  • Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic. Unwrapped mattresses will not be accepted.

Republic Services picks up most things placed at the curb as long as it is prepared in “Manageable Bundles”, clear bags, boxes and containers. They are not allowed to unload vehicles or trailers. The exceptions are below.

UNACCEPTABLE

  • Large Plastic Drums
  • Concrete
  • Large pieces of Metal
  • “Yard Waste”
  • Liquid Waste or Hazardous Waste
  • Tires (Tires may be accepted if they are cut up in flat pieces)
  • Tires on Rims
  • Non-Latex Paints & Varnishes
  • Motor Oil & Solvents
  • Any Batteries
  • Unwrapped mattresses
  • Regulated medical Waste
  • Large car parts such as: Engine blocks, bodies, oversize hoods & doors
  • Building demolition: While they will take certain amounts of construction debris, they will not be able to remove large volumes such as: Garage or House demolition that would normally require a construction style dumpster.
  • Appliances that contain Freon, such as: *Refrigerators & Air Conditioners These items can be accepted if the Freon is removed and the appliance is “tagged” by a licensed facility that the Freon is removed.
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