Category: Collection Guidelines

What You Need to Know about Renting a Container

Posted on: October 26, 2017

Most of the time, your Curby cart or bags work just fine, but once in a while, you may have a bit too much trash for that to be practical. Like cleaning out your basement for the first time in 20 years or replacing that leaky roof. For situations like these, if you don’t have... Continue reading

What Happens When You Don’t Break Down Cardboard

Posted on: July 27, 2017

Picture this: You’re getting ready to take your recycling to the drop-off center. You want to recycle in the most environmentally friendly way possible, so you’ve saved your recycling up in your garage for several weeks. Now you’re taking the opportunity to recycle it on your way to an appointment, when you’re going to drive right... Continue reading

What You Should Know about Winter Trash Collection

Posted on: January 27, 2017

Winter usually means quite a bit of snow and ice. Sometimes it means 60 degrees and raining, but that’s Michigan for you! Our goal is to provide outstanding service to all our customers, regardless of the weather and road conditions. The reality is that some days, we just won’t be able to meet that goal... Continue reading

Trash Talk: Here’s the Scoop on the Automated Side Load (ASL) Truck

Posted on: July 25, 2016

Let’s get this out of the way first: What is an Automated Side Load (ASL)? Chances are you have seen one of our automated side load trucks around town, possibly even in your neighborhood. Unlike the typical rear-load truck we use...

The Propane Tank is Empty! Now what?

Posted on: July 5, 2016

  Updated: 5/4/21 If you do a lot of grilling or camping, inevitably you’ll be emptying a lot of those propane tanks, whether it’s a larger tank for your gas grill or camper or the 1 lb. canisters you use for your camp stove. Now what do you do? You have a few different options.... Continue reading