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Fall/Winter 2020-21
VIEW FROM THE CURB
THE CITY OF KALAMAZOO’S GUIDE TO WASTE & RECYCLING
FALL LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM
Public Services staff are geared up for the leaf collection program that will
begin on November 2, 2020 and run through December 11, 2020. During this
time each household will have two pickups, one near the beginning and one
near the end of the program.
Residents can place any volume of leaves, sticks smaller than 4‘ in length
and 2” in diameter, grass clippings or other organic debris out for pick up as
part of this program. We ask that residents push the organic material to the
curb lawn where it will be picked up by City crews.
Please avoid placing leaves near mailboxes, utility poles, landscaped areas,
or over or directly adjacent to storm sewer drains.
Leaves must be placed out by 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of the week designated
for your area. You can find a collection map and schedule on page 5. Please
do not report missed collections until the crews have made a complete sweep
through your section. This best utilizes crew’s time and efforts and ensures
the most productivity.
This program is dependent on the weather, and the schedule may vary
Inside This Issue depending on snow, when leaves fall, and other considerations. Snow and
freezing weather can make it difficult or impossible to collect leaves and this
can cause program delays. Depending on these factors, the second pickup
1. Recyclables may not occur for some or all areas. Should this happen, residents can store
leaves until April 2021 when they can be collected during the April Spring
2. Recyclables Collection Clean Up. Leaves can also be taken to private drop off sites who charge a fee
3. Bulk Trash/Brush Collection for this service. Please see the fold-out section for private drop-off locations.
There will be no pick-ups on Wednesday, November 11th; Thursday,
4. Code Enforcement November 26th; and Friday, November 27th.
5. Seasonal Highlights
6. Seasonal Highlights (cont’d.) Mapping Natural Features for Protection
Community members are encouraged to comment on the refined Natural Features Protection
(NFP) Overlay Map through September 18. Visit imaginekalamazoo.com to review the draft
map and share your input or call (269) 226-6524 to leave a message. The draft map is also
available for review and comment in the lobby of the Community Planning and Economic
Development offices (245 N Rose Street, Ste 100) and at City Hall (241 W South St) during
open hours. All public feedback will be reviewed by the NFP Review Board and considered
for inclusion in the final map recommendation for adoption by the City Commission.
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RECYCLABLES COLLECTION
Collection Day
PROTECT OUR
Your recyclables should be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your
scheduled collection day. Do not set them out sooner than the day
before collection. Remove your recycling carts from the curblawn no
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later than 11:00 p.m. on the day of your collection. Missed collections
must be reported by calling 311, emailing recycle@kalamazoocity.org
or via the Recycle Coach App within 48 hours.
it’s what we drink!
No recycling cart?
No problem!
If you do not have a recycling cart, please call 311, email recycle@
kalamazoocity.org or request via the Recycle Coach App and we will
arrange for one to be delivered.
Multi-Unit Recycling
Kalamazoo offers a multi-unit recycling program for the managers,
owners and occupants of residential properties with five or more units.
The program offers a variety of container sizes, with collections ranging
from weekly to monthly depending on the volume of materials recycled.
WE COLLECT:
Multi-unit recycling collects the same materials as the curbside
program and offers 24-hour access to residents. If you are not currently
participating in the City’s recycling program, call 311 to start today!
OIL, FILTERS,
& CAR BATTERIES
BI-WEEKLY RECYCLING PICKUP SCHEDULE
Visit: kalcounty.com/hhw
Call: 373-5211 | Email: hhwcenter@kalcounty.com
*See corresponding calendar For detailed materials accepted and FREE recycling participation areas.
on inside flap. HOURS: Tues. & Fri. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Wed. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
2nd Sat. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (closed in Aug. & Sept. on Sat.)
1301 Lamont Ave. - Next to Fairgrounds
Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services is committed to providing equitable, culturally competent care
to all individuals served, regardless of race, age, sex, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status,
political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
2020 HHW Fall View from the Curb Ad.indd 1 5/17/20 1:24 PM
DON’T LEAVE WASTE IN A PUBLIC SPACE!
Follow the rules and use
appropriate services when
disposing of waste and
recycling!
at Police Stations in Kalamazoo County
MEDICATION DISPOSAL KALAMAZOO • FAST—FREE—SECURE
VISIT redmedboxes.com FOR LOCATIONS & HOURS
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BULK TRASH/
QUARTERLY BULK QUARTERLY BULK TRASH COLLECTION SCHEDULE
BRUSH COLLECTION
TRASH COLLECTION (MARCH, JUNE,
QUARTERLY SEPTEMBER
BULK TRASH & DECEMBER)
COLLECTION SCHEDULE
APRIL
(MARCH, SPRING
JUNE, CLEAN
SEPTEMBER UP
& DECEMBER)
Bulk trash pick-up will take place during the months MAY-OCTOBER
APRIL SPRING CLEAN UPSCHEDULE
BRUSH COLLECTION
of March, June, September and December. MAY-OCTOBER BRUSH COLLECTION SCHEDULE
QUARTERLY BULK
TRASH COLLECTION
• Place items intended for collection at or near
the curb no earlier than 7:00 a.m. the day before
Bulk trash pick-up will take place during the months of March,
theSeptember
June, scheduled pick-up and no later than 6:00
and December.
a.m.
Place theintended
items day of for
your scheduled
pick-up at or nearpick-up.
the curb no earlier
than 7:00 a.m. the day before the scheduled pick-up and no
• Allthan
later items notthe
6:00 a.m. picked-up,
day of yourfor any reason,
scheduled pick-up. must
All be
itemsremoved fromforthe
not picked-up, any curbside
reason, mustwithin two
be removed
fromdays following
the curbside thetwo
within completion of the
days following regularly
the completion
of the regularly scheduled
scheduled pick-up
pick-up for the for the area.
area.
If items are placed at the curbside too soon, or left out on the
• If items
curbside areother
on days placedthan at theallowed
those curbside too soon,
for quarterly bulk
trashororleft
monthly brush
out on thecollection
curbside(May-October), the City
on days other will
than
take immediate enforcement action (without notice) and bill
the those
clean-upallowed
cost to thefor quarterly
property owner. bulk trash or
monthly brush collection (May-October), the
To report a missed bulk trash collection call 311 within 48
Cityof may
hours take immediate
the scheduled pick-up, orenforcement action
report via the Recycle
(without
Coach App. notice) and bill the clean-up cost to the
property owner.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Up to 7.5 cubic yards per month of
bulk trash material, (large household items that will NOT fit in
• Toregular
your report a missed
household trash,bulk trash mattresses,
for example: collectioncouch,
call
dresser, table, chairs, lamps, etc.) will be accepted
(269) 337-8215 within 48 hours of the scheduled from
each residential property during the months of March, June,
collection,
September or reportItems
and December. via the
mustRecycle
be neatlyCoach
stackedapp.
in the
For more information, please visit kalamazoocity.org
curb-lawn no later than 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled day of For more or download the
information, Recycle
please visitCoach app
kalamazoocity.org
Acceptable Items – up to 7.5 cubic yards per
pick-up.
month of bulk trash
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS: material, (large house-hold
Due to potential health risks,
items that will NOT fit in your regular household
items placed in black plastic bags will not be accepted. Bulk
items
trash,must
forbeexample:
placed in mattresses,
open boxes or couch,
clear plastic bags.
dresser, NOT
More
table,than 7.5 cubic
chairs, yards
lamps, of household
etc.) junk and debris,
will be accepted from ACCEPTED ACCEPTED
garbage, human waste, yard waste, dead animals, tires,
eachauto
large residential property
parts, rocks, during
sand, glass, the months
concrete, remodeling/of
March, June,
renovation September
materials, or loose pilesandof December. Items
junk that could fit in
with regular household trash will NOT be taken.
must be neatly stacked in the curb-lawn no later
than 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled day of pick-up.
2020 Brush
Unacceptable Collection
Items: Ends
Due to potential healthin October
Free Firewood, Woodchips
risks,
Brushitems
pick-upplaced
for 2020inwill
black plastic
end in October bags will
on the not pick-up day for your street. Find
scheduled
your pick-up day on the collection schedule map above. Use & the Compost
guidelines shown when
beputting
accepted. Bulk items must be placed in open
brush out for collection. Branches, twigs and other treeThese trimmings can bewill
no continue
longer to be available to City residents,
materials
boxes
than 4or clear
feet plastic
in length and 2bags.
inchesMore than 7.5
in diameter. cubic twigs and tree trimmings must be
All branches,
securely free boxes
of charge, throughout the spring and summer season,
yards of tied in a bundlejunk
household with strong rope or twine
and debris, (no wire), in open
garbage, or biodegradable
bags (no plastic bags). Keep brush separate from bulk and regular household trash. All materials are located on the east side
while supplies last.
human waste, anything infested with bed bugs, of the drive just outside of the gate to the City’s leaf composting
Each bundle can be no wider than an arm’s length and no heavier than 50 pounds. A maximum
of 7.5 cubic yards will be collected May-October. Loose piles facility
yard waste, dead animals, tires, large auto at branches
of limbs, 2045 E. Michigan
and tree Avenue (SE of Schippers Lane, first
trimmings will not be collected! No
parts, rocks, sand, glass, concrete, remodeling/leaves, dirt, soil, rocks, drive
stones, east of
bricks, House of Recovery).
concrete, sod,
mulch or construction or demolition debris of any type will be collected.
renovation materials, or loose piles of junk that
If you have questions about brush collection, or if you want to report a missed pick-up, please
could fit in
call 311, with
email regular household trash
recycle@kalamazoocity.org will NOT
or download the Recycle Coach App.
beMissed
taken.collections must be reported within 48 hours.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT
Avoid Costly Fines and Enforcement Action
Help keep our City clean and inviting! Your neighbors and fellow residents will
appreciate it, City staff can focus their energy on other projects and programs,
and you can avoid fines or other enforcement. Remove unsightly trash, litter
and garbage from your property, and make sure you maintain and store your
garbage containers properly and place them out at the appropriate times.
Curblawn Nuisances — Furniture, trash, brush or any other action to remove the trash, junk or debris. If the nuisance
unsightly material that is placed in the curblawn within the is not removed from the property within ten days, the City
public right-of-way, outside the time frame allowed for will take corrective action, dispatch a contractor to remove
quarterly collection, is considered a public nuisance and the nuisance, and bill the additional expense for removal to
subject to immediate corrective action by the City without the property owner. Please call (269) 337-8221 to report trash
notice. The clean-up cost is billed to the property owner on violations.
record. If you are tired of looking at an unsightly mess on a
Garbage Container Storage — Garbage containers must
curblawn in your neighborhood, please report the violation by
be stored on private property no closer to the street right-
calling the nuisance enforcement hotline at (269) 337-8221.
of-way than the nearest vertical roof-supporting member
Porch Violations — Open porches and decks are not of the main structure on the property (generally the front of
permitted to be used as storage areas. Furniture constructed the house). The lid or cover must be kept closed to ensure
for interior use is not allowed to be stored or used outside a tight seal on the container. Containers that are improperly
or on open porches (this includes open covered porches). located, have their lids open or have garbage spilling out,
Properties in violation are subject to a violation notice, may be subject (without notice) to immediate corrective
including a $77 fine. If the violation is not corrected, further action by the City, with the cost of that action being billed to
enforcement action (with additional costs) may be taken the property owner.
until remedied. Call (269) 337-8221 to report illegal outdoor
Garbage Container Placement at the Curb —
storage and/or porch violations.
Garbage containers may be placed on the curblawn, or street
Tall Grass/Weeds Enforcement — Weeds and grasses side if there is no curb, no sooner than 8:00 p.m. the day before
that have grown to a height of 12 inches or more, as well the scheduled collection day; and the garbage container
as noxious weeds of any height (poison ivy, oak, etc.) are must be removed from the public right-of-way no later than
considered a public nuisance. Properties found in violation 11:00 p.m. on the collection day. Garbage containers placed
will receive a correction notice, which is accompanied by out too early, left out, or stored improperly past 11:00 p.m. on
an escalating fee. The first notice of the season is $127, the scheduled collection day, may be subject to immediate
the second $177, the third $227, and fourth and subsequent corrective action and will result in a cost recovery fee.
notices are $277 each. This increase was approved by the
City Commission to highly motivate property owners to ARE YOU RENTING?
maintain their own properties. After the notice is received,
Did you know that all rentals in the City of Kalamazoo must be
if the property owner does not correct the violation, the city
registered and certified? It is the responsibility of the property
will send the mowing contractor, which will be accompanied
owner to register the property with the Community Planning
by another charge for that service. To report weed and tall
and Economic Development department and schedule
grass violations, please call the 24-hour hotline at (269) 337-
periodic inspections to receive a Certificate of Compliance.
8847 and provide the address of the property (or some other
It is a tenant’s responsibility to help maintain good housing
description of the location) that will help the inspector find
conditions and immediately report any problems to the
the violation.
landlord. You can check if the property where you live is
Trash on Private Property — Property owners who leave registered online at www.kalamazoocity.org/rental (look
trash on their property may receive a nuisance violation for Rental Database Search) or by calling (269) 337-8026. If
notice from the City, which includes a $77 fine. The owner you find that it is not registered, email kzoorentalprogram@
has ten days from the date of the notice to take corrective kalamazoocity.org or call (269) 337-8026.
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friends, or selling it to anyone. Mowing or
trimming it is also illegal IF the clippings
SEASONAL are left on the ground. Clippings need to
be bagged and sent to a landfill, treating
HIGHLIGHTS it like hazardous waste. All it takes is
one small clipping or root fragment to
grow a new plant, and once established,
it is VERY expensive to try to kill, and it
takes between five and eight years to
FALL HYDRANT FLUSHING FALL LEAF COLLECTION
eradicate. Japanese knotweed has
“superpowers” in the form of incredible
The 2020 Fall Hydrant Flushing Program will begin Sunday, Residents can place any volume of leaves, sticks smaller
September 20, 2020. Daytime flushing is from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 than 4’ in length and 2” diameter, grass clippings or other
p.m. and evening flushing from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Flushing organic debris at the curb as part of this program. We ask
does not affect the safety of the water supply. However, tap that residents push the organic material to the curb lawn
water may appear cloudy or discolored immediately after where it will be picked up by City crews.
flushing. The City Public Services Department recommends
residents run cold water in a utility sink or tub until it runs
clear again. See below for the fall schedule.
growth rates (2-3 inches a day) and the
ability to “play dead” for years if it feels
threatened. Cities, including Kalamazoo,
are starting to become aware of this
threat and take action. It is already a
significant problem in England. You can
learn more at the State of Michigan
website: www.michigan.gov/dnr or
contact the Kalamazoo Nature Center at
invasives@naturecenter.org.
2020 FALL LEAF COLLECTION
6 SCHEDULE
Nov. 30 - Dec. 4
Nov. 16 - 20
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SEASONAL HIGHLIGHTS
SIDEWALKS
The City of Kalamazoo has changed the sidewalk snow removal ordinance. The new ordinance requires the owner or occupant
of a property to clear snow from the sidewalk adjacent, abutting or adjoining their residence within 48 hours of its accumulation.
The occupant or owner will also be responsible for applying sand, salt, sawdust or similar material to prevent it from being slippery
within 12 hours of its accumulation. Any person in violation of the ordinance will be responsible for a municipal civil infraction and
subject to a fine of $50 for the first offense, $100 for the second offense and $200 for a third offense within a six month period. For
more information regarding this ordinance please visit the City’s website at: https://ecode360.com/9697614
Help Us Keep Our Sidewalks Usable for Everyone!
When sidewalks aren’t cleared, it can make it hard for some of our neighbors to get to where they need to go. As property
owners or occupants it is our duty to make sure that we keep the sidewalks in front of our property clear of debris and snow. It’s
also important that we keep our lawn and curb lawn mowed so that grass doesn’t grow over onto the sidewalk.
CURB LAWN MOWED SIDEWALKS CLEARED SIDEWALKS CLEARED EVERYONE CAN USE!
OF DEBRIS OF SNOW
With sidewalks clear and lawns mowed, our neighbors can easily get to the places they need to go. Thank you for doing your
part to keep our sidewalks usable for everyone!
For detailed sidewalk maintenance requirements and enforcement information, refer to the City of Kalamazoo’s Code of Ordinances,
sections 33-17 and 33-18.
STREETS
Public Services personnel plow streets in sequence of major streets, local
streets, dead ends, alleys and cul-de-sacs. City of Kalamazoo staff make
every effort to have major streets cleared within 24 hours, locals, dead-ends,
alleys and cul-de-sacs within 48 hours of a snow fall. If your street has not
been plowed and it is within the time frame for your street you can report it
by calling 311.
Please note the City will not take reports of misses before the 24/48 hour
timeframe.
City of Kalamazoo’s first priority is to have public streets cleared of snow
so motoring traffic can safely travel on City streets. Vehicles parked on
City streets impact snow removal activities. Please be attentive to parking
restrictions in place for your area. Violators will be towed at the owner’s
expense.
During plowing activities driveways that have already been shoveled
may become filled back in with snow. Please see the diagram to the right
on shoveling your drive in a fashion that will help property owners avoid
substantial additional work once plows have gone through.
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Is there anything we
can help you with?
If you’re within the City limits, call 3-1-1 for all city
non-emergency services.
If you’re not in the city, call 337-8000.
One call to City Hall!
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Consumers Energy - (800) 477-5050 or visit
them online at consumersenergy.com
Private Pick-up Services
Several local waste haulers offer yard waste collection for a fee:
Republic Waste Services - (269) 373-4070
Best Way Disposal - (269) 388-3300
Waste Management - (800) 796-9696
Private Drop-off Sites
The following companies accept yard waste for a fee:
Best Way Transfer Station - (269) 388-3300, 2606 Miller Rd
Kalamazoo Landscape Supply - (269) 375-8000, 5111 S 9th St
Mulder’s Landscape Supplies - (269) 345-6900, 3333 Ravine Rd
www.kalamazoocity.org
City of Kalamazoo
2020/2021 Recycling - A & B week pick-up schedule
with other curbside programs noted
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Please note: If your pick-up Other Curbside
day falls within the week Recycling Collection Key
Collections Key
*see Recycling map for
of, and on or after a major collection day/week
*see Month-Route map
holiday as listed, your for the collection day
service will be provided Orange Highlighted
one day later. Bulk trash program occurs
weeks are A week
Light Blue Highlighted
Sept. 7th - Labor Day weeks Brush program occurs
Nov. 26th - Thanksgiving are B week
Dec. 25th - Christmas Dark Blue Highlighted are
Jan. 1st 2021 - New Years Day Both Bulk & Brush occur
Holidays
May 31st 2021 - Memorial Day
April (Outdoor) Spring
Clean Up
* maps can be found either in the View from the Curb booklet or find the
program at Kalamazoocity.org
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IfEnvironmental Concerns Committee (ECC). The ECC meets once a month and monitors significant environmental trends affecting the City of Kalamazoo
you are a resident of the City of Kalamazoo and have an interest in environmental issues, you are invited to become a member of the
regarding environmental matters. The Committee also serves as a citizen’s forum for environmental issues, such as the State of Michigan law that bans
City of Kalamazoo Environmental Concerns Committee (ECC). The ECC meets once a month and monitors significant environmental
the general sale and use of phosphorus-containing fertilizers on residential or commercial lawns (unless it meets an exemption). For more information on
trends
this issue, visit www.michigan.gov/mda-fertilizer.regarding environmental matters. The Committee also serves as a citizen’s forum for
affecting the City of Kalamazoo
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ECC membership applications can be obtained by calling the City Clerk’s Office at (269) 337-8792 or by emailing cokcityclerk@
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part to keep our lakes and streams clean!homepage. If you have questions, call John
Paquin at (269) 337-8737 or paquinj@kalamazoocity.org.
Did you know that most storm drains in City streets flow directly to local water bodies without treatment? Storm
water is discharged through a system of pipes, which eventually flow to Portage Creek, the Kalamazoo River,
Stormwater Management Woods Lake, andProgram
other local streams and lakes. If we’re not careful, stormwater can pick up dirt, oil, fertilizer
and lawn chemicals,
The City of Kalamazoo applied for the reissuance of its which can pollute
National our waterways.
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 Stormwater
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and winter road management), soil erosion and sedimentation control, site plan review, storm sewer infrastructure maintenance
College are jointly implementing. The ProtectYourWater.net website includes a comment tab with a form which
and cleaning,
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