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Billing

Posted on: December 28, 2016

GREEN VALLEY INVOICES Please mail or call in your payment on any invoices received from Green Valley after December 29. You will not be able to use Green Valley’s online payment system. FIRST INVOICE FROM GRANGER You will receive your first invoice from Granger in March. AUTOPAY Green Valley autopay will be deactivated as of... Continue reading

What is the bulk item charge on my bill for?

Posted on: May 25, 2016

You may see LARGE BULK ITEM CHARGE or SMALL BULK ITEM CHARGE on your invoice. These charges refer to items that don’t fit in your bags or Curby cart, such as appliances (large bulk), furniture (large bulk), microwaves (small bulk) or shop vacs (small bulk). Collection of these items is not included in your monthly... Continue reading

Why is there an extra bag charge on my bill?

Posted on: May 25, 2016

Whenever you exceed the number of bags allowed with your service, you will see a charge for each extra bag. If you’re unsure of how many bags you’re allowed to set out or feel you have been incorrectly charged, please contact us.

How does Granger get involved in the community?

Posted on: April 13, 2016

We are proud to give back to the communities we serve. Click here to learn more about our educational and corporate giving programs.

Does it matter how and where I set my cart out on collection day?

Posted on: April 13, 2016

Here are some guidelines for setting your carts out on your trash, recycling and yard waste collection days: Cart should face forward (wheels and handle facing away from the street) Cart should be placed within 3 feet of the street Cart should have a minimum of 2 feet of clearance on both sides (keep cart 2 feet... Continue reading

Where can I find prices for your services?

Posted on: April 13, 2016

Pricing varies based on a number of factors. To determine the pricing for residential service at your address, simply enter it into the location search box on the request service page. For commercial services, fill out this form at we’ll be happy to give you a price quote.

What is my recycling day?

Posted on: April 13, 2016

Most of our curbside recycling customers have every other week collection. Click here to locate your area’s recycling guide and calendar.

How do I reserve a pavilion at Granger Meadows Park?

Posted on: April 13, 2016

After we built Granger Meadows Park, we donated it to DeWitt Charter Township. Please direct all pavilion rental and other inquiries about the park to DeWitt Township at 517-668-0270.

What makes landfill gas a good resource?

Posted on: February 8, 2016

Landfill gas is a reliable source of energy because it is generated 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Using landfill gas to produce energy, landfills can decrease the need to generate energy from fossil fuels. Learn more

How can landfill gas be beneficial?

Posted on: February 8, 2016

Landfill gas-to-energy projects benefit human health, safety and the environment, as well as providing economic opportunities. They are effective at reducing overall gas emissions from landfills, as well as using waste as a resource.

How much landfill gas is generated by landfills?

Posted on: February 8, 2016

The amount of gas generated varies by landfill and within the same landfill and is influenced by a number of factors, including types and age of waste in place, the quantity and type of organic materials in the waste and the moisture content and temperature of the waste.

What is landfill gas?

Posted on: February 8, 2016

Landfill gas is generated by the decomposition of organic material in a landfill. By volume, landfill gas is generally made up of 50 percent methane, 45 percent carbon dioxide and small amounts of other components. Want to know more? Click here to learn more about landfill gas.

Does Granger accept electronics for recycling?

Posted on: February 8, 2016

Electronics are not accepted in curbside recycling or at the Recycling Drop-off Center. Commercial customers may be able to arrange for recycling of electronic items on a limited basis. Fees are based on quantity and type of items. Please contact our sales team at [email protected] for assistance. Other resources are available to homeowners for electronics... Continue reading

Do you accept office paper for recycling at the Wood Road Drop-off Center?

Posted on: February 8, 2016

Residential office paper is accepted in the mixed paper container at the Recycling Drop-off Center on Wood Road. Businesses should to use the special containers for office paper in the parking lot in front of Granger Recycling Center (driveway No. 4) at 16936 Wood Road. Shredded office paper should be bagged before being placed in... Continue reading

Do you accept phone books for recycling?

Posted on: February 8, 2016

Phone books may be placed for recycling in the mixed paper container at Wood Road Recycling Drop-off Center. Phone books can also be recycled in curbside recycling collection.