2012 Residential Garbage Pickup Information
Beginning around July 1, all garbage carts will be replaced with larger 95 gallon carts.
What day of the week is my garbage picked up? (full map)
- Monday Map (blue)
- Tuesday Map (orange)
- Wednesday Map (pink)
- Thursday Map (purple)
- Friday Map (green)
The dumpster days schedule can be found on the neighborhood page.
Waste Pickup Time: starts at 6:00 a.m.; have your cart on the terrace by that time. (A return trip will not be made for those carts that aren’t out on time.) Remove your cart from the terrace after pickup. For service requests or complaints call the City of Muskegon Department of Public Works at 724-4100.
Garbage services will be delayed by one day after the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- 4th of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
Christmas tree pick up is scheduled from January 3 through January 20, 2012.
Mixed Refuse Stickers are $2.00 each or six (6) for $10. They are required for any extra garbage that will not fit in your cart. All extra waste must have a refuse sticker attached to each article or it will not be picked up.
Spring & Fall Cleanup Programs: Support your Neighborhood Associations Dumpster Day spring and fall cleanup programs! Look for more information in your up-coming Neighborhood Association Newsletters.
Appliance Stickers are $25.00 for appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, water heaters, washers, and dryers. The doors must be removed from all appliances with airtight doors or locks.
Stickers are available at the City Hall’s Treasurer Department located at 933 Terrace or the Department of Public Works at 1350 E. Keating Avenue.
Garbage Cart Info. Administration fee for garbage service or to replace a lost/stolen garbage cart is $55.00.
- Second 64-gal. cart–$13.00 per month,
- Small businesses and churches–$16.00 per month per cart
Place cart at the curb with handle facing the house.
Unauthorized usage of City of Muskegon carts is not allowed. Violators will be charged $35 per incident.
Hardship Stickers are available to residents that are physically unable to use a garbage cart. Contact 724-4100 for details.
Yard Waste will be picked up curbside on your garbage day from the first week of April through December 31, 2012, weather permitting. Yard waste must be in paper yard waste bags, cardboard boxes, or rigid 35-gallons (or less) garbage cans. The can will be emptied and returned to the terrace. Brush must be 4ft or less in length and 4 inches or less in diameter. It must also weigh less than 35 lbs. and be bundled if not containerized as stated. Absolutely no plastic bags are allowed! Large volumes of yard waste can be disposed of for a fee; contact Public Works at 724-4100 for details. Paper yard waste bags can be purchased at local retail stores. Please set the yard waste container(s) at least three feet away from your garbage can.
Household Hazardous Waste-Call the Muskegon County Department of Public Works at 724-6002 for the collection dates.
When does yard waste pickup start for the 2013 season?
Yard waste pick up is on same day as garbage pickup. Pickup begins April 1st and ends December 31st, weather permitting.
What is the cost to residents for trash collection?
For residential service, there is no cost to the resident for trash collection. Trash must be in the proper container, which is stamped “City of Muskegon”. If there is no container at the residence, there is a $55 administrative fee that must be paid at the Treasurer’s Office located in City Hall. After the fee is paid, a container will be delivered to the residence. Only one container is allowed per residence. If additional containers are needed there is a $13 per month fee for each, along with the $55 administrative fee. If you would like more information, please contact the Department of Public Works at 724-4100.
We just moved does the city also recycle and is there a list of items that can be recycled?
The City of Muskegon does not provide curbside recycling. This service is contracted individually through Allied Waste (AKA Republic Waste). For more information on acceptable items and pickup schedule please call 1-877-698-7274.
i was just wonding if you could tell me where to go with paint cans?
Leftover (never-frozen) latex paint can be brought to:
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
280 Ottawa St Muskegon
Michigan 49442
(231) 727-6020)
or to
Port City Paints.
1250 9th Street
Muskegon, MI 49440
(231) 726-5911)
It may also be disposed of with household trash as long as it is dried or solidified by adding kitty litter, (or other drying media) and leaving it open to dry in a well-ventilated area, away from children and animals.
Hello,
Can an old AC be picked up ?
Appliances require separate garbage stickers, which cost $25.00 and must be stuck visibly to the appliance in order for the City to take the appliance at garbage pick-up. Appliances and scrap metal can also be brought to many local scrap dealers. Appliance stickers can be purchased in the Treasurer’s Office.
Can a single size mattress be put out for pick up?
They will pick up this item, but you must have a mixed refuse sticker on any item that will not fit in your cart. Stickers can be purchased for $2.00 each (buy 5, get one free) at the City of Muskegon Treasurer’s Office, 933 Terrace (8:30 – 5:00) or Public Service Building, 1350 E. Keating (8:00 – 4:30).
Please put the item out at the same time as your regular garbage. When your cart is emptied the driver will make note to send another truck to pick up the stickered item, so please leave the item at the curb. They should return before 6:00 pm to pick up the item. Also, you may want to tape, or pin the sticker to the mattress so that it does not fall off.
If you have any other questions, you may contact the Department of Public Works at 724-4100.