Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Adrian
Trash Day
Every Tuesday for all city residents.
Recycling
Every other Tuesday (bi-weekly).
Yard Waste
Seasonal drop-off at the Adrian Compost Site (open Tuesdays and Saturdays from May through December) and seasonal curbside collection.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on Tuesday (no earlier than 6:00 PM on Monday)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash collection fees are billed once a year as a line item on your summer property tax bill, while city water and sewer utilities are billed separately on a monthly cycle.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, In Person, Phone
Typically Green or Blue (96-gallon Stevens Disposal Cart) Bin (Trash)
All household trash must fit inside the provided 96-gallon tote. Place at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on Monday and no later than 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓General packaging materials
Typically Blue or Green with a Recycling Logo (96-gallon) Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is collected every other Tuesday. Materials must be placed loosely in the cart without plastic bags. Rinsing food containers is highly recommended.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Mixed office paper, newspaper, and magazines
- ✓Clean plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam (EPS)
- ✕Food-soiled materials
- ✕Electronics and batteries
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste is managed via seasonal spring/fall curbside sweeps or by dropping it off at the Adrian Compost Site. Plastic bags must be emptied on-site.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Garden debris
- ✓Loose brush and branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By scheduled appointment on Tuesdays
Placement
Once scheduled and paid for, place the bulky item at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday alongside your standard Stevens Disposal cart.
Accepted
- ✓ Household furniture
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Heavy non-hazardous household items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste and wet paints
- ✕ Tires and automotive parts
- ✕ Commercial construction or demolition debris
- ✕ Appliances containing Freon (unless pre-approved)
A $5.00 fee applies for each large item. Residents must call Stevens Disposal directly at 1-800-779-0344 prior to their pickup day to arrange payment.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If one of the major recognized holidays falls on a Monday or Tuesday, the standard Tuesday trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day and picked up on Wednesday.
Yard Waste Exception
Because the Compost Site is a drop-off facility, its operating hours may be subject to closure on standard city holidays. Always check ahead before loading your vehicle.
Holidays falling on Wednesday through Sunday do not impact the standard Tuesday collection schedule in Adrian.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
April - MayThe Adrian Compost Site officially opens for the season in early May. Watch the city's website for the announcement of the annual Spring Curbside Yard Waste Collection dates.
Autumn
October - NovemberHeavy autumn leaf fall requires prompt cleanup. Utilize the Fall Curbside Yard Waste Collection sweep, or ensure your vehicle has its City Hall window sticker for frequent trips to the compost site.
Winter
December - FebruaryThe compost site typically closes for the winter months in December. During snowstorms, ensure your 96-gallon totes are placed in a shoveled area and not on top of snowbanks to prevent them from tipping over.
Local Tips & Community Info
Weekly Refuse Collection & Cart Guidelines
For residents living within the City of Adrian, garbage collection is a streamlined process occurring universally on Tuesdays. The municipality partners with Stevens Disposal to manage residential waste. Every household is provided with a 96-gallon cart, commonly referred to as a tote. To comply with city ordinances, you should roll your cart out to the public right-of-way no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on Monday evening. It must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning to guarantee pickup. Furthermore, empty carts must be retrieved and removed from the street by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday. If your address is ever skipped inadvertently, you should contact the Department of Public Works at 517-264-4888 to report a missed stop.
Single-Stream Curbside Recycling
Adopting sustainable habits is convenient in Adrian thanks to the city's co-mingled recycling program. Recyclables are collected every other week, also on Tuesdays, aligning with your standard garbage day. Residents use a designated 96-gallon recycling cart supplied by Stevens Disposal. Because it is a single-stream system, you are not required to separate paper, glass, or plastics. However, an essential rule to remember is that all materials must be placed loosely inside the tote; bagging recyclables is strictly prohibited as plastic bags jam the processing facility's sorting machinery.
Bulky Item Disposal & Purchasing Stickers
When dealing with massive household items that weigh over 50 pounds or refuse that will not fit securely inside a garbage bag, a special pickup procedure applies. The city mandates a $10.00 disposal fee per oversized item. Before Stevens Disposal will collect things like old couches, mattresses, televisions, or computer monitors, you must visit City Hall in person to purchase a specialized sticker. Once this sticker is affixed to your bulk waste, the municipal office will notify the contractor to dispatch a truck for retrieval. Note that any appliances containing Freon must have the chemical safely removed and the item tagged prior to pickup.
Yard Waste & The Adrian Compost Site
Disposing of organic landscaping materials is handled independently of standard trash operations. The city announces specific dates for curbside yard waste pickup during the spring and fall seasons. Outside of these designated periods, property owners are encouraged to utilize the Adrian Compost Site, situated on Oakwood Avenue just past the cemetery. This facility is generally open from May through December. To gain entry, locals must obtain a permanent window sticker for their vehicle, which is issued at City Hall. Only one sticker is permitted per residential address.
Holiday Schedule Adjustments
Certain national holidays disrupt the standard Tuesday collection routine. Stevens Disposal observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Christmas Day. If one of these specific holidays falls on a Monday or a Tuesday, the entire garbage and recycling route is pushed back by 24 hours, meaning your bins will be emptied on Wednesday instead. Should the holiday occur later in the week or on a weekend, the normal Tuesday pickup timeline remains completely unaffected.
Drop-off Facilities
Adrian Compost Site
Oakwood Avenue (just past Oakwood Cemetery), Adrian, MI 49221
Materials Accepted
Lenawee County Drop-Off Site
307 River Street (Corner of Race St and River St), Adrian, MI 49221
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the time restrictions for placing my garbage cart on the curb?
Your 96-gallon tote should be placed at the curb between 6:00 p.m. on Monday and 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday. It must be brought back onto your property by 7:00 a.m. Wednesday.
How do I get rid of an old television or large piece of furniture?
You must buy a $10.00 bulky item sticker from City Hall. Once the sticker is attached to your heavy item, the city will instruct Stevens Disposal to pick it up from your curb.
Where can I drop off leaves and grass clippings?
Residents can bring organic debris to the Adrian Compost Site on Oakwood Avenue from May through December, provided they have acquired a permanent window sticker from City Hall.