What goes in the Saginaw curbside recycling container?
Cans, cartons, glass bottles and jars, paper and cardboard, and plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs. Everything goes in loose, clean, empty, and dry, in a rigid can up to 45 gallons with a recyclables-only sticker or the 18 gallon bin. Plastic bags, Styrofoam, and cords, hoses, or chains are refused.
Does the City of Saginaw take glass in curbside recycling?
Yes. Glass bottles and jars go in the curbside recycling container with the other recyclables, as long as they are clean, empty, and dry. Window glass and mirrors are not on the accepted list.
Which week is my recycling pickup in Saginaw, A or B?
East side residents follow the A Week calendar, along with west side addresses east of Bond, Brenner, Bullock, Elm, Maple, and McEwan and southeast of Graham Rd. Residents west of those streets and northwest of Graham Rd follow the B Week calendar. Both calendars are posted on the City of Saginaw page at recyclemotion.org, and (989) 781-9555 gives your exact week.
When is the Saginaw Convenience Station open and who can use it?
The City of Saginaw Convenience Station is open on the second Saturday of every month from 8 am to noon, behind the Public Works building at 1435 S. Washington Avenue. It takes recyclables, building materials, furniture, and trash from city residents only, who must show a valid Michigan driver's license or ID. Paint and chemicals are not accepted, and the number is (989) 759-1662.
Where can I take household hazardous waste and old electronics in Saginaw?
The Mid Michigan Waste Authority holds appointment-only household hazardous waste drop-off days from April through September, free to Saginaw County residents. The same events take TVs, computers, monitors, printers, and phones, but not CRT tubes, vacuums, toasters, or small appliances. Book online or call (989) 781-9555.
Is there a place to drop off cardboard in Saginaw if I live in an apartment?
Yes. The MMWA drop-off at 2063 S. Miller Rd takes flattened cardboard only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and you use the call box at the gate. Priority Waste at 3155 S. Sawyer Dr (9:00 am to 3:00 pm) and WM at 1957 Findley St (8:00 am to noon) take single-stream recycling on weekdays.