Refuse Information

All residential homes have household garbage removed by Waste Management, which is contracted through the Township. Genoa Township residents will pay $205.00 on your winter tax bill for this service.  This cost is reviewed and set annually by the Township Board during the budget process.  You can visit the Waste Management website to learn more about what kinds of refuse Waste Management collects and if special requirements are needed.  Please arrange to have freon removed from any items BEFORE they are placed out for pickup.

Refuse Pickup Dates

Simply place your refuse out on your scheduled day using your assigned Waste Management 96-gallon cart to start using the service. You can find a map showing your pickup date here. All refuse items must fit into the cart. You can call Waste Management at 810-201-5576 to find your Trash Collection Day.  If you have any problems with your garbage pickup, please call Waste Management at 810-201-5576 or you can contact the Township at 810-227-5225. A list of holidays that affect garbage pickup can be found here: https://www.wm.com/us/en/holiday-schedule

Recycling Pickup Dates

Waste Management will provide every resident with a recycling cart for your recycling. Please contact Waste Management at 810-201-5576 if you do not receive your recycling cart.  Recycling is picked up every week with your regular garbage on your assigned pickup day. You can find a map showing your pickup date here.

Bulk Item Pickup Program

One bulk item can be placed out each week on your assigned pickup day. Bulk items should be placed about 3 feet from your garbage cart the night before you collection day.  Any items that have fabric on them (mattresses, furniture, etc) must be fully wrapped in plastic or they will not be collected. You can find a map showing your pickup date here.

A bulk item for garbage pick-up is a large household item that does not properly fit in the cart which is attributed to the normal activities of a single family home. Such materials may include furniture, cut and bundled area and floor rugs, mattresses wrapped in plastic, and appliances. All liquids must be drained, with no item containing Freon.  Doors must be removed from freezers and refrigerators prior to collection.

Bulky Waste DOES NOT include any automotive parts, yard waste, tree stumps, oil and gas, propane tanks, scrap metal or any construction materials resulting from construction, remodeling, repair, or demolition operations.  Unaccepted construction materials include, but are not limited to, dirt, sand, rock, bricks, plaster, gypsum wallboard, aluminum, glass, asphalt material, plastic pipe, roofing material, concrete, wood, masonry, trees, and remnants of new construction materials including paper, plastic, carpet scraps, wood scraps, scrap metal, building materials, and packaging.

Bulk items are collected by a special truck and must stay at the curb. Collection can take up to five business days. If no pickup after five days, call the Township. We will contact WM on your behalf. 

New WM Website Provides Waste & Recycling Information for Township Residents

Genoa Township residents now have access to a WM website specifically created for our community, making it easier to find information about your residential trash and recycling service all in one place.

The new Genoa Township page provides helpful information and self-service tools, including:

Check Your Pickup Day – Enter your address to verify your regular trash collection day.
Pickup ETA – Check the estimated timing of your upcoming collection.
Holiday Schedule – Find out when your collection may be delayed due to a holiday.
Report a Missed Pickup – If your trash was properly placed at the curb but was not collected, you can report the missed pickup online.
Request a Bulk Pickup – Submit a special request for a bulk item collection. 
Repair or Replace Your Cart – Find out if your cart is eligible for repair or replacement and submit a request.
Request an Additional Cart – Request an additional trash cart for a fee.
Sign Up for Curbside Yard Waste Collection – Residents can sign up for WM's curbside yard waste collection service. Yard waste collection is an optional service available for an additional fee.
Recycling Information – Find out what can and cannot go in your recycling cart, along with helpful guides for recycling correctly.
Trash Collection Information – Review collection requirements, including what materials are accepted and how to properly prepare your trash.

The page also includes bulk collection guidelines, recycling guides, and other helpful resources to make it easier to know what belongs in your trash and recycling carts.

Visit the Genoa Township WM Website here:  WM – Genoa Township Residential Waste Service

We encourage residents to bookmark the page for easy access to waste and recycling information whenever you need it.

Yard Waste Information

Our Yard Waste Collection program schedules two Spring and two Fall dates for Yard Waste Drop Off Collections at the Genoa Charter Township Hall. The Collection times are from 8am to 11am. Please check the front page of our website for dates.

Please bring your leaves, small brush and other natural yard waste to the Township Hall on those dates for recycling. Please bring all branches in 3 foot long bundles. The Township encourages the use of brown paper yard waste bags. Any plastic bags used to bring yard waste will be returned to the owner.

You can also call Waste Management to have yard waste pick-up at your home.   Please call them directly at 810-201-5576 to arrange this service.  The Waste Management website will NOT work for scheduling yard waste pick up due to the Township having a specific contract to provide this service.  

Another place you can take your yard waste for composting:

Tuthill Farms & Composting
10505 Tuthill Rd.
South Lyon
(734) 449-8100
They accept leaves, grass clippings, brush, wood chips, manure, Christmas trees, and stumps. Call for prices and hours or visit their website at: http://www.tuthillfarms.com.