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TRASH TALK

TRASH TALK-SOLID WASTE, COMPOST AND RECYCLE

Roscommon Township, in conjunction with Republic Services, is pleased to announce an expanded solid waste collection program for the Township residents which includes a cart for each Township residence for the containment of their solid waste. The first collection began on April 3, 2013.

Spring, Summer and Fall Hours for the Compost/Recycle Center

The Compost/Recycle Center will be opening Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024. Regular hours will be Wednesday through Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm.

Compost/Recycle Sticker Information

Compost Sticker Form


Hazardous Waste Collection

TRASH COLLECTION

Collection begins at 6 a.m. 

Trash Pickup is on Mondays. If it is a holiday, trash pickup will be on Tuesday.

The Compost/Recycling Center is located at 2807 Towerhill Road in Houghton Lake.

It is open Wednesday through Sunday from April 1 through November 30 (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). Summer hours are 9 am-4pm. January through March it will be open (weather permitting) from 9 am-2pm.

The Compost Center will be closed on these dates due to holidays:

January 1, April 18 (open until noon), May 26, June 19, July 3 & 4, September 1, November 27 & 28, December 24-26, December 31.

If you have a large item pickup, please call Republic at 800-438-0966.

2025 Recycle Calendar
COMPOST/RECYCLE CENTER PERMITS

THERE IS NO COMPOST CENTER PERMIT CHARGE FOR RESIDENTS. NON-RESIDENTS AND COMMERCIAL USERS MAY CONTACT THE ROSCOMMON TOWNSHIP HALL FOR INFORMATION ON RATES FOR USE. STICKERS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE.

During the spring, summer and early fall the Compost/Recycle Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 am – 4 pm, for your convenience. Helpful Tip: When recycling cardboard, please try to have it flattened.

THE BIG BLUE RECYCLE BIN IS  LOCATED AT THE COMPOST CENTER ON TOWER HILL. We thank you for recycling!

HOW TO AVOID RECYCLING CONTAMINATION
CONTACT

Questions? Contact the Township Secretary –  secretary@roscommontownship.com