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Solid Waste Program Newsletter
The Public Works Department publishes a Solid Waste Program newsletter in the fall and spring explaining rubbish pickup, special collections, “no fee” collections, the yard waste program, recycling and more. Look for it in the citizen newsletter, Dialog.

Rubbish—Weekly Collection
Rubbish is collected in East Lansing once each week. Put trash out in 30 gallon portable containers or 30 gallon plastic trash bags at the edge of the road no later than 7:30 A.M. the day of collection and no earlier than 8:00 P.M. the day before collection. To find out your collection day, call Public Works at 337-9459.

Reusable portable containers must be stored in an inconspicuous location on the property between collections. Disposable rubbish bags are preferred as their collection requires less fuel, equipment and staff. The first bag can be any bag; rubbish in excess of one bag must be in a yellow City bag or stickered container. Bags can be purchased at City Hall, the Public Works Department, and many local stores. Stickers can be purchased at City Hall or the Public Works Department.

Curbside Pickup
Residents of single and two-family homes with weekly rubbish pickup can have recyclables picked up at the same time. You must use the blue ELROW container, available at the Public Works Department, 2000 Merritt Road, for $3.50. Information regarding materials that will be picked up and their proper preparation for pickup will be provided with the container.

Special Pickup
Items that do not fit in a 30 gallon trash container must be collected by Bulk Item Special Pickup. Items for special pickup will be collected by advance phone request only. All items must have a bulk item sticker to be picked up or they will be in violation. Freon-containing items require a hazardous materials sticker. Stickers may be purchased at the Public Works Office, 2000 Merritt Road, or at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road. For bulk item pickup call the Public Works Department’s 24-hour Special Pickup number, 351-4999.

The sticker requirement will remain in effect during the move-in and move-out seasons. Any item without a sticker will not be picked up. A 48-hour notice will be sent to the property owner to remove the rubbish. Non-compliance will result in Public Works removing the items and charges assessed to the property. Any specific questions about special pickup can be directed to the Parking and Code Enforcement Office at 319-6894.

Fall Leaf Pickup
Public Works picks up bagged leaves and loose leaves which have been raked to the edge of the road (not into the road). Leaves may not be burned in the City.

Bagged leaves are picked up along with other yard waste by advance phone request with yard waste stickers required. Exception: in fall and spring, the City schedules “no fee” yard waste pickups when advance requests and stickers are not required. For information call the Public Works Department at 337-9459.

Recycling with ELROW—East Lansing Reducing Our Waste

Recycling is easy … Make it a habit!
How can you get started? Start with just one item, if that’s easy for you, but START NOW! Place these in your ELROW container (loose—not in paper bags, except for newspapers) or take to one of the drop-off sites.

Curbside Recycling
Available for properties with 1-4 units. Collection is weekly on regular refuse day. Put recyclables in your blue city (ELROW) bin, available for $4.50 from the Public Works Department. Separate items as much as possible. Newspapers, magazines and junk mail must be separated from each other. Cover paper items against rain and snow.

Drop-off Sites
Valley Court near the bus station

• Public Works Department, 2000 Merritt Road

Please DO NOT leave materials on the ground as they may pose a health and safety hazard, and do not leave cardboard or any paper items out where they will get wet.

Lend a Helping Hand
If you place your recycling container near your neighbor’s, recycling crews will have fewer stops to make.

Want to recycle more? Here’s where!

Alkaline Batteries
BaileyCommunity Center. Household use only. Business use recycling, call Ingham Co. Health Dept., 887-4312

Automotive Batteries
Kildea Kar Kare, 2649 E. Grand River, East Lansing
Friedland Industries, Corner Maple and Center, Lansing

Plastic Grocery Bags
Kroger Stores

Polystyrene Foam (#6)
Dart Container, 3120 W. Howell Road, Mason

Tires
Brogan’s TireCenter, 614 E. Michigan, 487-5941
Several local service stations