City residents can drop off bulk trash at Republic Services (3432 Gembrit Circle) on Wednesday, October 1, and Saturday, October 4, with no fee. You can drop off up to 7.5 cubic yards of the same materials accepted through the quarterly curbside bulk trash program. Proof of residency in the City of Kalamazoo is required.
Accepted:
-Larger items such as: Furniture, toys, bicycles, appliances*, home fixtures, and any other items as long as they are considered non-hazardous.
-Building materials, doors, and Sections of fencing
-Latex Paints – **Paint must be dried up in containers (use sawdust, kitty litter, or just leave the can open for a few days.
-Wheel rims and small car parts
Not Accepted:
-Concrete
-Large pieces of Metal
-Yard Waste - **Yard Waste is not part of this program but will be accepted for a fee at current transfer station rates.
-Liquid Waste or Hazardous Waste
-Tires (Tires may be accepted if they are cut up in flat pieces)
-Tires on Rims
-Non-Latex Paints & Varnishes
-Motor Oil & Solvents
-Any batteries
-Regulated Medical Waste
-Large car parts such as: Engine blocks, bodies, oversize hoods & doors
-Building demolition: While we will take certain amounts of construction debris, we will not be able to accept large volumes, such as a garage or house demolition, that would normally require a construction-style dumpster.
-Appliances that contain Freon, such as: Refrigerators & Air Conditioners* These items can be accepted if the Freon is removed and the appliance is “tagged” by a licensed facility that the Freon has been removed.
Visit kalamazoocity.org/bulktrash for more information. Please call 311 or (269) 337-8000 with any questions.
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