Trash/Recycling Services
The City of Saugatuck citizens receive a special rate for trash and recycle services through Chef Container. Citizens can recycle items curbside as part of their weekly trash pickup. Please contact Chef Container for further details at 616-494-0561 or visit their web site CLICK HERE.

Household Hazardous Waste
City of Saugatuck residents that wish to dispose of household hazardous waste can call the Allegan County Health Department (Dee Parshall) at 269-673-5415 and purchase a $30 membership. For collection site locations, accepted substances and further information on the services provided by Allegan County please CLICK HERE. Please note you must call the Allegan County Health Department and get registered before bringing any substances to the collection site.

CLICK HERE TO REPORT A STREET LIGHT PROBLEM

Materials NOT ACCEPTED include lead acid batteries, tires paint, yard waste, hazardous waste, liquids of any kind, radioactive materials, barrels or drums which are not empty and crushed, compressed gas cylinders which are not empty and disabled, appliances containing Freon such as refrigerators and air conditioners (unless a valid reclamation sticker is attached), large amounts of construction materials, food garbage.

Please do not place items out for collection before or after the above dates.

Brush and Leaf Pickup
Brush and leaves ONLY (no grass clippings) may be placed out for collection. Brush and leaves placed on the roadside at times not specifically allowed per the pickup schedule will be considered rubbish and is punishable by citation and fine up to $500 (Section 50.05 City Ordinances). Due to recent state regulations, the City is not authorized to pickup and dispose of residential grass clippings.

Brush and leaves ONLY (no grass clippings) may be placed out for collection. Brush and leaves placed out for collection at times not specifically allowed per the pickup schedule will be considered rubbish and is punishable by citation and fine up to $500 (Section 50.05 City Ordinances). Due to recent state regulations, the City is not authorized to pickup and dispose of residential grass clippings.

Lakeshore Microboost, Inc. and the City of Saugatuck are now offering all City taxpayers a new service of free disposal for resident yard waste and brush for eco friendly composting. Take 63rd St. to White Horse Lane and head east to the first asphalt drive on the left, then follow it to the drop off location. Open hours are 9 am - 5 pm Monday thru Friday and Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm. Taxpayers now have the option for disposing lawn clippings, leaves and smaller brush items at no cost in between regualr City pickup dates. Owner & operator John Huyge uses the compost material in a process to make "green" fertilizers and bio stimulants that come in liquid form and contain high concentrations of beneficial microorganisms that actively rejuvenate soils and lawns. It can be used effectively to reduce the use of harmful chemicals, lessen watering, increase disease resistance, and repel insect pests like Japanese Beatles & Mosquitoes.

Please note the following guidelines for removal of brush and leaves:

1. Brush and leaves must be placed out the day prior to your scheduled pickup date but no sooner than the Friday before your scheduled pickup date (see calendar below).

2. The Saugatuck Public Works Department cannot accommodate the removal of tree limbs or brush longer than 4 feet.

3. Brush and leave piles must not be excessive in height or width. Please keep piles no higher than 4 feet.

4. Please stack all limbs in the same direction to allow city equipment to facilitate removal.

5. Leaves must be un-bagged and separated from tree limbs and brush.

6. Place brush and leaves along the curb or shoulder area in front of your own property. You must prevent debris from entering or blocking city storm drains.

7. Please do not obstruct traffic flow by placing debris into the normal driving lane of City streets.

8. Due to recent state regulations, the City is not authorized to dispose of residential grass clippings. Please do not place grass clippings in the street or City right-of-ways. Mulching your grass clippings is recommended. Chef Container offers citizens yard waste (grass clippings) disposal options. Please contact Chef Container for further details at 616-494-0561 or visit their web site by clicking here.

9. If you plan to combine removal of brush and leaves with a neighbor, please follow all of the guidelines listed above.

Using this schedule helps keep the City looking its best for residents and visitors alike and allows the City to provide service more efficiently and therefore saves your tax dollars.