Trash & Recycling Pickup in Battle Creek, MI

When you choose WM, you choose an experienced, local team committed to delivering the safest, most-reliable trash and recycling pickup to residents of Battle Creek, MI and friendly drivers who are focused on providing exceptional service to every customer on their route.

WM invests heavily in rigorous safety training for our frontline employees as well as driving the nation’s largest renewable natural gas-powered fleet of trash trucks in an effort to keep Battle Creek and nearby cities like Kalamazoo and the rest of Michigan safe, clean and green.

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Battle Creek Trash Pickup

We can help you manage the every day waste your household generates with convenient and reliable trash pickup service in Battle Creek.

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Recycling should be easy. As the residential trash company of choice in Battle Creek, we'll help your mixed recyclables find their next best use.

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What are you looking for today? From single-family homes and small local businesses to the largest industrial facilities and commercial operations, WM offers options to make waste disposal simple, reliable and worry-free.

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Need commercial dumpster service for your business? WM offers regular trash and recycling service with various dumpster sizes and pickup schedules to suit your needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) For Residential Trash & Recycling Pickup in the Battle Creek, MI Area

We are honored to be your neighbor - working, living and playing in the local Battle Creek area. We go above and beyond to keep our community and the environment as clean and safe as possible.

The following hazardous household waste items should NOT be treated as everyday garbage and should NOT be disposed of curbside, in your totes, bins or carts:
Batteries
Electronics
Fluorescent light bulbs
Paint and paint cans
Used motor oil & filters
Prescription medications
WM has drop off locations across the USA to properly dispose of the aforementioned household hazardous waste.
The following items are included in everyday trash. These items can be placed in your curbside totes, bins, cans or containers.
Diapers
Disposable razors
Cactus & palm branches
Cat litter & pet feces
Glassware & ceramic dishes/cups
Hoses & wire
Juice boxes/pouches
Non-fluorescent light bulbs
Sheet glass (windows, mirrors, etc.)
Foam cups or packing materials
Treated wood (painted, stained, etc.)
Organic or green waste refers to biodegradable items made of all natural materials. Items included in this category include:
All meat, bones, dairy & eggshells
Bread, rice, beans & pasta
Coffee grounds, filters, tea leaves & bags
Food-soiled paper containers
Fruits, vegetables & leftovers
Paper towels, plates, napkins & cups
Shredded paper contained in paper bags
Waxed paper cartons (milk, ice cream, juice, etc.)
Yard Trimmings, such as:
-Branches & twigs
-Flowers, weeds & roots
-Leaves, grass & plant clippings
-Uncoated wood & chips
Scheduled bulk pickups are available to certain WM customers. Terms, fees and conditions may apply. Learn more and easily schedule your “bulky” pickup from your My WM account. Items considered bulky include:
Appliances, TVs & electronics
Household furniture
Scrap metal
Tires – up to 4 car or light truck tires separated from rims
Yard trimmings – bundled for composting
WM has a drop off location near you to properly dispose of extra-large or bulky items that are too big or heavy for your regular trash container or bin.
Some items are too hazardous for disposal in a landfill. Search for a drop off location that accepts these items and plan to dispose of them accordingly. Fees, terms, and conditions may apply.
Paint, stain, varnish, thinner and adhesives
Automotive products such as old fuel, anti-freeze, brake fluid, motor oil and oil filters
Household cleaners with ammonia or bleach
Aerosol cans
Fluorescent light bulbs and lamps
Computer equipment
Dead animals
Garden products including pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers
Propane tanks and fire extinguishers
Pool or photographic chemicals
Thermostats, thermometers and other items containing mercury
Expired prescriptions and non-prescription medications (no controlled substances)
Sharps (syringes, needles, etc.)*
Ammunitions, firearms**

*WM has a mail-back service for sharps disposal. Contact us to arrange this service.

**WM does not accept these items. Contact your local police or sheriff’s office for disposal instructions.

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Trash & Recycling Pickup in Battle Creek, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) For Residential Trash & Recycling Pickup in the Battle Creek, MI Area

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Can I schedule a bulky pick up? How do I dispose of a used mattress, a dirty couch, or old toilet?

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What items can never be placed curbside as trash?

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