Dumpster service is provided as a service to the residents of Texas Township. Dumpster cards are no longer issued, although each resident will be asked to present ID showing township residency. Drivers licenses, Michigan ID, voter IDs or your property tax bills will suffice. The dumpster is located in the parking lot of township hall from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dates for leaf collection will be announced in the fall. Hazardous waste cannot be accepted at this site.

2008 Dumpster dates

• April 5
• May 3
• June 7
• August 2
• October 4
  

Special Notice

• Time is 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please be in line by 1:45 p.m.
• Location: Parking Lot of the Township Hall
• All metal is to be placed in the roll-off container.
• You must unload your own vehicle . 10 minute time limit.

Acceptable Items

Household junk and debris (whatever you have cleaned out of those closets, cupboards, basement or garage) & Metals

Non Acceptable Items

• HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS
• CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS (wallboard, roofing, plaster, drywall, etc.)
• NO YARD WASTE (leaves, branches, grass clippings, etc)
• NO DEAD ANIMALS
• NO EXPLOSIVES
• NO SCRAP LUMBER, PALLETS, RAILROAD TIES (smaller broken up pieces accepted)
• NO AUTO PARTS OR TIRES
• NO PAINT CANS (dried latex accepted)
• NO GLASS OR BOTTLES
• NO ROCKS, SAND OR CONCRETE MATERIAL

Appliances with Freon

Refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, freezers. Freon must be removed by a Licensed Recovery Agent. Appliances that use freon will be accepted at dumpsite only with sticker from Licensed Recovery Agent.

1. Ted's Appliance 382-1540 - 2425 E. Cork St., Kalamazoo

Push, pull, or tug it in. However you get it there they will remove the freon and dispose of your appliance for a minimal fee. Call for latest pricing.

2. Nelson's Appliance 323-2254, 7619 S. Westnedge - Portage

Take your appliance to Nelson and they will remove your freon and dispose of your appliance for a minimal fee. Pickup of your appliance is available. Call for latest pricing.

3. AA Appliance 668-3055, 23982 Red Arrow Hwy - Mattawan

Take your appliance to AA and they will remove your freon and dispose of your appliance for a minimal fee. Pickup of your appliance is available. Call for latest pricing.

Construction Debris

Doors, windows, bathtubs, sinks, etc: you may be able to retrieve dollars for some items. Contact a wrecking company to see if they are interested in your junk.

Buy/Sell used construction materials.

Kalamazoo Wrecking Co. 349-8195, 2206 Nichols Rd (Corner Nichols & Ravine

Buy/Sell used construction materials. Check your yellow pages under Demolition Contractors for further information

Used Auto Parts

Oil and many auto parts can be recycled through your local auto parts store. Check your yellow pages for used auto parts and new auto parts to see if they can assist.

Tires will be accepted at most tire stores (Discount Tire, Goodyear, Firestone)

Rid Your Home of Unwanted Chemicals!

What?

Oil-based paints, cleaners, pesticides, car chemicals & batteries, aerosols, gasoline, solvents, antifreeze, pure used motor oil and oil filters.

When?

Tuesday & Friday -9:00 a.m. to noon
Wednesday - noon to 6:00 p.m.
2nd Saturday each month - 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where?

Kalamazoo county Hazardous Waste Center, 1301 Lamont Ave., Off lake Street near the Fairgrounds and the Sheriff's Department.

Cost!

Free to most Kalamazoo County Households. For more information call 373-5211.