Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Clinton
Trash Day
Every Friday
Recycling
Every other Friday
Yard Waste
Brush pick-up is on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from April through October; leaf collection runs throughout November
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Village utility bills are due on the 20th of each month and bundle municipal water, sewer, and electric services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, Office Drop Box, Bank Bill Pay
Green or Black Bin (Trash)
All household trash must be securely bagged before being placed in the cart to prevent wind-blown litter. Carts should be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection day, with the arrows facing the street.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Bagged household waste
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Items must be placed loosely in the blue recycling cart. Do not bag recyclables. Ensure all containers are rinsed and free of food residue to prevent load contamination.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paper
- ✓Plastic jugs and bottles (numbers 1-7)
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Clean glass jars and bottles
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic shopping bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food-soiled cardboard (e.g., greasy pizza boxes)
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, wires, cords)
Yard Waste Bin
Place yard waste in 30-gallon brown kraft paper bags or in a rigid container clearly marked with a 'Yard Waste' decal. Branches must be tied in bundles no longer than 4 feet and weighing less than 50 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small twigs and branches (under 2 inches in diameter)
- ✓Garden debris
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Monthly or by special request
Placement
Bulk items must be placed at the curb on the same day as your regular trash collection. Ensure they are placed at least 3 feet away from your standard bins.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables)
- ✓ Mattresses (must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Non-Freon appliances
- ✓ Large household goods
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paint, oil, chemicals)
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Appliances containing Freon (refrigerators, AC units)
Extra bulk items beyond the standard allowance may require a prepaid tag or an additional fee. Contact Modern Waste Systems directly to schedule heavy load pickups.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday on or before your regular collection day, services will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. Normal schedules resume the following week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the same holiday delay schedule as trash and recycling during the active season.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the residential collection schedule is typically not affected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - FebruaryHeavy snow and ice can delay trash routes. Do not place bins on top of snowbanks; shovel a small flat area at the edge of your driveway to ensure the automated truck arms can reach your carts.
Spring
April - MayYard waste collection officially resumes in April. This is the perfect time to bag up winter debris and dead leaves, but remember that dirt, sod, and rocks are strictly prohibited in yard waste bags.
Fall
October - NovemberDuring peak leaf-fall season, yard waste limits may be adjusted. Check with the Village office for specialized fall leaf collection dates and street sweeping schedules to keep storm drains clear.
Local Tips & Community Info
Curbside Refuse Guidelines in Clinton Township
The Charter Township of Clinton ensures neighborhoods stay clean through a comprehensive weekly curbside collection program. Residents must have all their materials at the street edge no later than 7:00 a.m. on their scheduled service day. To prevent neighborhood blight, municipal ordinances dictate that containers should not be placed out before 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to collection. Furthermore, empty bins must be returned to the side or rear of the property within 12 hours after the truck has emptied them. Keeping bins off the street after pickup helps maintain the aesthetic appeal of the community and prevents traffic hazards.
Recycling Made Simple with Priority Waste
Serviced by Priority Waste, Clinton's recycling initiative utilizes distinct 64-gallon carts for single-stream sorting. You can combine flattened cardboard, rinsed plastic jugs, glass bottles, and metal tins directly in the cart without sorting them into separate compartments. However, placing recyclables inside plastic grocery bags is strictly prohibited and will cause your bin to be rejected at the curb. Thin plastics easily jam up the sorting facility's conveyor belts, causing costly operational delays and environmental hazards.
Yard Waste Season and Acceptable Materials
When the weather warms up, Clinton initiates its seasonal yard debris collection. Running from the first week of April through the second week of December, residents can dispose of grass clippings, brush, and fallen leaves. You must use either 30-gallon biodegradable Kraft paper bags or a standard 32-gallon plastic can clearly marked with a township yard waste decal. Branches must be bundled with heavy twine, kept under four feet in length, and weigh less than 50 pounds. Dirt, sod, and rocks are not considered compostable and will be left behind.
Disposing of Large Household Items
If you are clearing out outgrown furniture or broken appliances, you do not need to schedule a special pickup. The township permits bulk waste collection on your standard trash day. Appliances containing Freon, like old refrigerators or freezers, require residents to safely remove the doors before placing them at the curb to protect neighborhood children. Additionally, mattresses and box springs must be fully wrapped in plastic to protect sanitation workers from potential bedbug exposure.
Weather Delays and Holiday Schedules
Michigan winters can occasionally disrupt municipal services. If severe snow or ice delays the trucks, Priority Waste will typically recover the route the very next day. Furthermore, national holidays such as Thanksgiving, Labor Day, and Christmas shift all subsequent weekly pickups forward by one day. Keep an eye on the Clinton Township official website or social media channels for real-time alerts regarding route changes so you are never caught off guard.
Drop-off Facilities
Lenawee County Solid Waste Department
3046 N Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI 49221
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I put my trash bins out in Clinton?
Bins must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day, but no earlier than 4:00 p.m. the afternoon before.
How do I get rid of a mattress in Clinton Township?
You can put it out on your regular trash day, but it must be completely sealed in a plastic mattress bag before the contractor will accept it.
Can I put yard waste in plastic garbage bags?
No. All yard waste must be placed in compostable Kraft paper bags or in a marked 32-gallon reusable can. Plastic bags will not be collected.