Root balls and vines must be placed in yard waste bags/compost cans for collection on your trash service day. The chipper operates throughout the year, following established routes.Township will chip branches when they reach your area.Stack at the curb, unbundled, with the cut ends together.Branches must be over 4 feet in length and under 8 inches in diameter.OR place in yard waste bags/32-gallon can be marked compost Trash cans must be affixed with a compost sticker available at the Department of Public Services or by calling 58.Ĭompost containers must not be heavier than 50 pounds. Leaves, grass, and yard waste must be placed inside paper compost bags or 32-gallon trash cans with no bags. The Township contractor will collect compost materials on your regular rubbish pick-up day. The program includes picking up and removing all vegetation, yard waste, grass clippings, and leaves. The determined start and stop dates each year depending on the weather and, once determined, are posted on the Public Service webpage. The annual yard waste removal program runs from the beginning of April through the end of the leaf drop season, generally at the beginning or middle of December. Construction Materials, Rocks, Dirt, Sod, Bricks & ConcreteĬonstruction materials, rocks, dirt, sod, bricks, and concrete are not considered household rubbish and will not be removed by the trash hauler. Instead, contact the Macomb County Hazardous Waste Department at 58 or via the Macomb County Household Hazardous Waste Collection page. Hazardous Materialsĭo not dispose of hazardous materials with your rubbish. Oil-based paint is considered a hazardous material. Cat litter or sand may be added to speed up the drying process. Latex paint cans may be placed at the curb or in the trash cart only if the lids are removed, and any leftover paint is completely dry. CarpetingĬarpeting must be rolled, bundled, and tied in four-foot lengths no heavier than 50 pounds each. Cardboard BoxesĬardboard boxes must be flattened and tied together. Wrap glass and sharp objects in heavy newspaper before disposal. To view cart placement guidelines and other information, please view the Guidelines for Cart Placement (PDF). Plastic bags must be tied and placed into the provided trash cart. Use plastic trash bags for rubbish and place at the street curb before 6:30 a.m., but no earlier than 6 p.m.

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