Collection Guidelines

Please follow these simple guidelines when putting your garbage or recycling out for collection:

WHEN:  Cart must be out by 6:30 am on Collection Day.

WHERE should you place your cart:  

• Place carts at the curbline or alleyline depending on designated collection location.​
• Store carts away from the alleyline or curbline when it is not your collection day. This is a city ordinance.

HOW carts should be set out:  

• The arrow on the lid must point to the street or alley, the handle must face the house.
• Place at least 3' from parked cars and at least 3' from objects (mailboxes, buildings, fences, utility poles, other carts, bulk waste items, etc.).
• LOOK UP!  Do not place cart under low-hanging branches or powerlines.
• Regular household trash must be placed INSIDE the cart.  Garbage on the outside of the cart will not be collected.
• ​Do not overload cart. The lid should always be kept closed to control odors and animals. This will also keep out rainwater.
• Food waste should be sealed in plastic bags, never put food waste directly in cart.
• ​​Saw dust should also be sealed in plastic bags.

THESE ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:

• branches and other yard trimmings
• building materials
• hot ashes
• motor oil
• solvents
• paints
• pool chemicals
• hazardous materials
• flammable liquids
• dead animals

More information can be found in the

City of Escanaba Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14. Solid Waste.

If you have any questions about disposal of items, please call the Department of Public Works (786-1842), or the Delta County Landfill at 789-9995 or 786-9056, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 p.m., Thursday, 8:00 am - 6:00 p.m., or Saturday, 8:00 am - Noon.