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Three Rivers to offer curbside bulk trash collection in May

The City of Three Rivers, in partnership with Waste Management, will complete a one-time curbside bulk trash collection in May for residents in all four districts.

Residents can place up to three cubic yards of trash (approximately one pickup truck load) on the terrace area of their yards next to their regular trash totes on Monday, May 6 (First District), Tuesday May 7 (Second District), Wednesday May 8 (Third District), and Thursday, May 9 (Fourth District).

The city noted that downtown residents will not be included in this service, as dumpsters will be provided for those residents beginning Monday, May 6 in the East and West parking lots.

For more information about this service, contact the DPS office at 269-273-1845. Detailed information about the specific items that are allowed for pickup are listed below.

The following restrictions apply to ALL disposed materials:

  • Total curbside volume shall not exceed 3 cubic yards (approximately one pick-up bed). Anything placed at the curb beyond this limit will be left for the property owner to remove at their own expense.
  • Refuse must be neatly placed curbside in an orderly fashion.  DO NOT bag items as they will not be picked up.  Items can be placed in open cardboard boxes.
  • No refrigerators, freezers, or air conditioners will be accepted; unless certification sticker is placed on item indicating that the freon has been removed and they are no larger than the maximum dimensions and weight listed below.
  • No household hazardous waste (including no electronics and TVs)
  • No household garbage will be accepted.
  • No individual item over 5′ long, 3′ wide, or 3′ high, weighing over 100 lbs. will be accepted.  Note: most mattresses are larger than this and will not be accepted.
  • No automotive/marine batteries will be accepted.
  • No tires or rims will be accepted.
  • No materials that are prohibited from disposal in TYPE II landfills (paints, solvents, oils, etc.) will be accepted. (Note: paint cans that are open and contain only DRY paint will be accepted.)
  • No propane cylinders will be accepted.
  • All construction/demolition materials must be less than one cubic yard in total volume for curbside pickup.
  • No lawnmowers or small engines will be accepted unless the fluids have been completely drained.
  • Windows, glass, and mirrors must be less than 3′ x 4′ in size.