Clare County, Michigan
Curbside trash pickup is on Mondays, unless a it is a holiday, then it will be the next day.
-The 3rd Monday of the month will be the day you can put out a large item.
Large items include:
A. Household furniture such as a chair, couch, mattress, table, etc.
B. Appliances such as a stove, hot water tank, microwave, refrigerator, air conditioner, dehumidifier, freezer, etc. Any appliances that contained or once contained HFC’s or CFC’s like Freon, must have these chemicals extracted by a certified contractor and provide proof of extraction prior to collection.
C. Vinyl flooring and carpeting must be dry, cut into lengths of six feet or less, rolled, and securely tied.
D. One boxed, bagged, or securely bundled item(s) not exceeding 35 pounds total.
Large items do NOT include:
A. Any containers containing chemicals or liquids such as gasoline, oil, antifreeze, un-solidified paint, or other hazardous liquids.
B. Broken glass unless prepared as defined in (D.) above.
C. Building or remodeling materials unless prepared as defined in (D.) above.
D. Yard waste such as leaves, brush, grass, branches, or garden plant waste.
E. Flammables and explosives.
F. Burning barrels full of cold or hot ashes.
G. Appliances that contain or once contained HFC’s or CFC’s like FREON without the proper extraction certification.
H. Wet carpeting or carpet pad.
I. Automotive components.
J. Tires
K. Items banned from disposal per state or federal statute.
Any issues with your curbside pickup service, call American Waste at 989-588-6000.
A recycling container will be available at the Freeman Township Hall parking lot the 3rd weekend of the month.
CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT IS ALLOWED TO BE RECYCLED, AND WHAT ISN’T