GARBAGE & RUBBISH SERVICE Household trash is picked up on Tuesdays Eastern Zone and Wednesdays Western Zone. Put trash in sturdy plastic bags, securely tied, no heavier than 50 lbs., and put it at curbside before 7 am. Please do not place your trash, yard waste or recyclables out before 4 pm on the day before trash pickup. Bulky items: Collected each week along with your regular trash. Includes such items as mattresses, box springs, rolls of carpet (rolled, tied and cut in 4-5 ft. lengths), water softeners, furniture and large appliances. Refrigerants: Items containing Freon (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers) must have a tag attached verifying that the Freon has been removed by a certified technician. Excluded: Stevens Disposal & Recycling Services cannot take construction or demolition material, large machinery, fencing, motor vehicles, auto parts or hazardous waste. Stevens Disposal & Recycling Services is very pleased to provide the highest quality service to the residents of Tecumseh. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR SERVICE PLEASE CALL 800-779-0344 Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm Saturday: 8am - 11:30am Residential Household Waste, Recycling and Composting Services YARD WASTE SERVICE IS WEEKLY IN EACH ZONE STARTING IN MARCH AND RUNNING THROUGH THE SECOND WEEK IN DECEMBER. Note: The City does not provide pickup services for apartment complexes. State law prohibits yard waste going into landfills. City of Tecumseh residents can put out yard waste for pickup on their regular pickup day from March through the second week in December for composting at a state-authorized site. This includes leaves, grass clippings, garden waste and shrub trimmings. Place yard waste at the curb before 7 am. It must be in one of the following containers: Kraft paper biodegradable yard waste bags (available at many local stores), securely closed. Your own sturdy can with a lid to keep out rain. No larger than 30 gallons and no heavier than 50 lbs. On the outside, clearly mark “Yard Waste.” Put yard waste loose inside. A yard waste cart rented from Stevens Disposal & Recycling Services. These are large, easy-to-use carts on wheels. For rental information, call us at 800-779-0344. If you use a cart or can, remove it from curbside by 8 am the morning after pickup. BRUSH AND TREE TRIMMINGS Branches no more than 4 inches in diameter. They must be cut no more than 4 feet long, and tied in bundles no more that 1 foot in diameter and no heavier than 50 lbs. Leave bundles at curbside for pickup. HOME COMPOSTING Composting is the natural process by which organic matter decays into a dark, rich and crumbly substance called humus, which makes an excellent soil conditioner. Tecumseh residents interested in reducing the amount of yard waste for pickup might want to consider backyard composting. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE If the following holidays fall on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, ALL pickup services in Tecumseh will be delayed ONE DAY for that holiday week only: New Year’s Day Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day QUESTIONS? CALL: Stevens Disposal & Recycling Services 800-779-0344 Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm Saturday: 8am - 11:30am WHY RECYCLE? Recycling is one important way of saving natural resources and protecting our environment. Recycled items are reused to make new items, so fewer raw materials are consumed. Recycling saves landfill space and thus helps keep costs down because today’s modern sanitary landfills are very expensive to build. DID YOU KNOW... Recycled glass is made into new glass and reflective traffic signs. Recycled metal cans are made into new cans. Recycled paper is made into new paper, cardboard boxes, newsprint, insulation products and roofing material. Recycled plastic containers are made into carpet, fiberfill for pillows and coats, woven fabric, a lumber substitute, appliance handles, packaging and new plastic bottles. Provided by