Since 1995, yard clippings have been banned from disposal in Michigan municipal solid waste landfills (Michigan Legislature). The burning of yard clippings has also been banned in many municipalities unless specifically authorized by local ordinance (Michigan DEQ website).
SPECIAL NOTE on disposing of Michigan invasive plants (not weeds or yard clippings).
CLICK HERE TO READ THE STATE OF MI NOTICE OF YARD WASTE DISPOSAL CHANGES DURING COVID-19
Compost, wood, and yard waste may be handled through backyard compost, through your local city/township office, through your private waste hauler, or through the various organizations listed below. This may include leaves, mulch, branches, twigs, trees, stumps, wood, grass clippings, soil, dirt, sod, etc.
Cannonsburg Wood Products
10251 Northland DriveRockford, MI 49341
616-866-4459
Accepts brush, scrap wood, leaves, grass clipping and untreated pallets – charge based on load size. Large logs (12″ or larger) and clean woodchips (no vegetation) can be dropped off at no charge.
Do not accept railroad ties, stumps, or roots.
City of Grand Rapids Recycling & Refuse
201 Market Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
616-456-3232
Operates curbside recycling, trash, and yard waste programs (fees may apply). Operates a yard waste drop-off facility that residents can currently utilize for free.
This is for City of Grand Rapids residents only (non-residents can’t utilize the services).
Cocoa Corp
A-4368 60th St.Holland, MI 49423
855-933-2020
Accepts a wide-variety of organic business waste for commercial composting.
Fillmore Compost Operation/ Top Grade Aggregates, LLC
10501 FillmoreZeeland, MI 49464
269-751-8898
Accepts yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, branches, small stumps, etc.) at a fee.
Good Sweet Earth
616-594-0693Offers food scrap waste pick-up for residents of Kent and Ottawa Counties from May through October.
Green Rock Landscape Supply
9860 14 Mile Road NERockford, MI 49341
616-754-4684
Accepts non-treated wood only. No leaves or lawn clippings. Open April through October, please call ahead.
Invasive Plants
Invasive plants don’t belong in our neighborhoods, parks, or recreation areas. Identifying, controlling, and removing them requires a plan of action!
To make the most of your efforts and resources the plan should consider how and when to remove an invasive plant species. The plan should also include a disposal method that ensures the species will not spread to previously cleared or new areas. Some control and removal methods will break plants into pieces that can grow into a new plant. If these plant parts are handled improperly, the invasive species could further spread. Taking steps to ensure proper disposal will help prevent reestablishment of invasive species and promote native landscapes.
Here are some local resources that can help you with Michigan invasive plants:
Kent County MSU Extension Office
775 Ball Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
616-632-7865
Does not accept residential yard waste or compost. Provides resources and information on composting, fertiilizers, soil testing, mowing, and mulching.
Landscape Impressions
3807 68th St. SECaledonia, MI 49316
616-698-6350
Accepts yard waste (leaves, brush, branches, plants, logs that are smaller than 18″ in diameter), untreated wood, soil, and sod. No stumps. Fees may apply.
New Soil
1296 Chicago Dr.Jenison, MI 49428
616-748-1955
Accepts organic business waste for commercial composting.
Organicycle
5721 Division Ave South. Suite BWyoming, MI 49548
616-855-3377
Accepts most organic waste for commercial composting.
Phoenix Resources
10309 Morse Lake AvenueAlto, MI 49302
616-891-9110
Accepts unpainted gypsum wallboard scrap from new construction. Also accepts any organic material, brush, leaves, food waste and compostable paper. Fees may apply.
Pitsch Companies
675 RichmondGrand Rapids, MI 49504
616-363-4895
Accepts and sells most deconstruction and building materials. Accepts yard waste and stumps for a fee.
Renewed Earth
800-763-2722Accepts untreated wood less than 12″ in diameter including pallets & brush.
Spurt Industries
5024 Adams RoadZeeland, MI 49464
231-799-4890
Accepts most organic waste for commercial composting. May also sod, dirt, & soil. Fees may apply.
Wormies Vermicompost
616-322-1677Offers curbside compost and food scrap waste pick-up for residents of the Grand Rapids area. Please visit their website for more information on accepted compostables, pick-up service details, and cost.
