Maintaining a clean and sustainable community starts with efficient waste management. Bay City’s trash pick up services play a crucial role in keeping our neighborhoods clean, supporting environmental sustainability, and ensuring residents have a reliable solid waste disposal system.
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Bay City Trash Pick Up Schedule
The City of Bay City provides comprehensive trash collection services for nearly 15,000 residential and commercial units. Collection begins daily at 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, ensuring timely and consistent waste removal for the community.
Residential Trash Collection Guidelines
Residents must follow specific guidelines for successful trash pick up:
- Trash containers should be placed curbside:
- No earlier than 4:00 p.m. the day before pickup
- No later than 7:00 a.m. on collection day
- City-provided 96-gallon wheeled containers must be:
- Placed away from obstacles
- Spaced at least three feet apart
- Handles facing the house
- Lids completely closed
- Empty containers must be removed from the curb before 8:00 a.m. following collection
What’s Not Collected
Bay City trash crews will not pick up:
- Building or demolition materials
- Contractor debris
- Appliances
- Tires
- Automotive parts
- Hazardous materials
- Yard waste
Recycling Services
Bay City has a robust recycling program that:
- Serves 14,500 residential and 1,300 commercial units
- Collects over 1,200 tons of recyclable material annually
- Offers a single-stream, multi-material curbside recycling program
Bulk Item and Overflow Trash Policies
Residents can place:
- ONE bulk item per collection day
- TWO kitchen-size (13-gallon) trash bags
For additional disposal needs:
- Request an extra trash cart through the ReDirectory
- Make an appointment at Bay City Recycles Drop-Off Center
- Rent a 4-yard dumpster for in-city residents (2-day rental)
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
No collection on these holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
When a holiday falls on a weekday, pickup for the remaining days will be delayed by one day.
How to Find or Request Services
Residents can:
- Use the ReDirectory to manage trash services
- Request cart repairs or replacements
- Report missed pickups
- Find collection day information
Bay City’s trash pick up services demonstrate a commitment to community cleanliness and environmental responsibility. By following guidelines and utilizing available resources, residents can help maintain an efficient waste management system.
Contact the Public Works Department at 989-894-8316 for additional information or specific inquiries about trash collection services.
FAQ
What holidays are trash pickup in Bay City?There is no collection for the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on a weekday, your collection will be delayed one day, beginning the day after the holiday. For holidays not listed, collection remains on schedule.
What holidays are trash pickup in Dade County?Waste collection service is provided, rain or shine, except on these holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, as observed by Miami-Dade County.
Why hasn’t my garbage been picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
https://www.baycitymi.gov/218/Trash
Trash shall be placed at curbside no sooner than 7:00 p.m. the day before regular pickup and no later than 7:00 a.m. the day of regular pickup. Empty containers
https://www.baycitymi.gov/207/Sanitation
The City of Bay City Sanitation Department provides weekly trash, recycling, yard waste and brush collection for city residents and businesses,