Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Midland
Trash Day
Weekly collection runs Monday through Friday, with pickup assigned by neighborhood route.
Recycling
Monthly collection on your regular trash pickup day during your neighborhood's designated week of the month.
Yard Waste
Weekly on your regular trash day from the first Monday in April through mid-December (pay-per-use sticker program with seasonal free collection periods).
Set Out Time
By 7:30 AM on collection day (no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Basic refuse collection is funded through city property taxes, while municipal water and sewer utilities are billed quarterly based on geographic billing cycles.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (EFT), Mail, In-Person, Drop Box
Gray (City-purchased bin) or Personal Cans/Bags Bin (Trash)
All refuse must be bagged and tied. Cans/bags must weigh under 50 lbs unless using the official 95-gallon gray City bin. Set out by 7:30 AM.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Black body with Green lid Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is collected monthly. Items must be placed loose in the GFL-provided cart with the handle facing your home. Allow 4 feet of clearance around the bin.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Mixed paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food residue
- ✕Tied newspapers
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
Must be placed in Kraft paper bags (max 50 lbs) or official blue City 95-gallon bins. Requires purchased stickers from May to October.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small twigs
- ✓Garden waste
- ✓Straw
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Monthly
Placement
Place heavy items in the outlawn (the grassy area between the curb and sidewalk). Items must be under 8 feet in length.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Carpet
- ✓ Scrap metal
- ✓ Large tree branches (under 8 feet long)
- ✓ Mattresses
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Dead animals
- ✕ Liquid paint
- ✕ Concrete or brick
- ✕ Vehicle batteries
The first 10 cubic yards are free. Any volume exceeding a standard truckload will result in a bill sent directly to the resident.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Unlike most cities, Midland DPW doubles refuse and recycling runs on the day before or the day after a recognized holiday.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the same adjusted collection days as standard refuse during the active season.
By running double routes, the DPW ensures the rest of the week's refuse and recycling pickups remain on their regularly scheduled days without pushing the whole city back.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
AprilTake advantage of Midland's 'Spring Free' yard waste program. Starting the first Monday in April, you can set out Kraft compost bags and blue city bins without purchasing or attaching the usual required yard waste stickers.
Autumn
October to NovemberDuring the designated Fall Leaf Collection, the standard bagging rules are suspended. Residents are instructed to rake leaves directly into the street, leaving a one-foot space between the leaf pile and the curb to allow for water drainage.
Winter
December to MarchYard waste collection ceases entirely in mid-December. During snowstorms, ensure your gray trash carts are placed securely in your driveway approach—not in the street—so they do not obstruct city snowplows.
Local Tips & Community Info
Weekly Trash Collection Rules and Timings in Midland
In Midland, Michigan, keeping the community clean starts with a reliable weekly refuse collection schedule. The Department of Public Services operates trash pickup from Monday through Friday. Residents must place their household garbage at the curb by 7:30 a.m. on their scheduled service day. However, to keep neighborhoods tidy, do not set out your garbage any earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before. One major requirement for Midland residents is that all trash must be securely bagged and tied; the city will not collect loose waste. You can use standard cans with handles, heavy-duty tied bags under 50 pounds, or purchase a gray 95-gallon wheeled cart directly from the city. These city-issued gray bins are highly recommended because they come with a solid five-year warranty and are fully compatible with automated collection trucks.
Midland Monthly Recycling Collection Guidelines
Unlike weekly trash pickup, curbside recycling in Midland is collected on a monthly basis. Your recycling pickup happens on the same day as your regular trash, but only during a designated week of the month (starting from the first Monday). Each home receives specific 95-gallon black and green carts provided by GFL Environmental. It is important to remember that all recyclables should be placed loosely inside this cart—do not bag your cardboard, plastics, or glass. Additionally, make sure you rinse out any food residue to avoid contamination. If you produce more recyclables than one cart can hold, you can lease up to three additional carts for a small annual fee of $36 each. You also have the option to set out a few extra reusable totes next to your cart for overflow items.
Handling Heavy Items and Bulk Waste Disposal
When it is time to clear out out the garage or replace old furniture, Midland provides a convenient monthly heavy item and brush collection service. This curbside pickup is meant for objects that are too large to fit in a standard refuse bin, such as mattresses, appliances, and broken furniture. Keep in mind that brush and heavy items must be arranged in separate piles at the curb, and no items can exceed 8 feet in length. For large household appliances like refrigerators or freezers, you need to call the Public Works department to schedule an on-call pickup and safely remove all doors beforehand. As an added bonus, Midland County residents can personally haul up to 3 cubic yards of household refuse to the Midland Sanitary Landfill for free once a month.
Seasonal Yard Waste and Fall Leaf Pickup
Maintaining your lawn in Midland is made easier with the city's seasonal yard waste program, running weekly from April through mid-December. Yard waste is picked up on the same day as your trash. To participate, you must either purchase $0.60 orange stickers for 30-gallon kraft paper compost bags or buy a $80 blue 95-gallon yard waste bin that requires an annual sticker. The city graciously offers two free yard waste collection periods every year—one in the spring (April to May) and another in the fall (October to December)—where stickers are not required. During the peak autumn season, Midland also initiates a citywide leaf collection program, allowing residents to rake leaves directly into the street gutter for pickup.
Holiday Delays, Bin Placement Tips, and Missed Pickups
Major national holidays can occasionally disrupt the regular sanitation schedule in Midland. When a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, trash and recycling services are typically delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. For seamless collection, always place your bins with at least 4 feet of clearance on all sides. This spacing is crucial for the automated mechanical arms on the garbage trucks to safely grab and lift the carts. If you accidentally miss your collection or notice that your street was skipped, promptly contact the Department of Public Works at 989-837-6900 to report the issue. Storing bins away from the curb by the evening of your pickup day also helps you avoid potential city fines.
Drop-off Facilities
Midland City Landfill
4311 E. Ashman St., Midland, MI 48642
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Midland offer free yard waste collection?
Midland provides two free yard waste collection periods annually where stickers are not required. The spring period runs from the first Monday in April to the first Monday in May, and the fall period runs from the first Monday in October through the end of the season in mid-December.
Can I use standard plastic bags for my grass clippings in Midland?
No, yard waste can never be placed in plastic bags. Midland requires residents to use either 30-gallon kraft paper compost bags or the official 95-gallon blue city yard waste bins.
How do I dispose of an old refrigerator or large appliance?
Appliance pickup in Midland is an on-call service. You must contact the Department of Public Works at 989-837-6900 to schedule the collection, and you are strictly required to remove all doors and covers from refrigerators and freezers prior to placing them at the curb.