Gerrish Township (Roscommon, MI)

Sanitation Services

About Sanitation Services

Gerrish Township is serviced by GFL (formerly American Waste).

Garbage and Recycling pick up days vary depending on your address

Eligible Recycling Items

Rules & Application

Trash

When is my trash day?

Trash for Section A is Tuesday and Trash for Section B is Friday

What do I use to put my trash in? Can I use my critter cage?

Tied plastic bags, approved container not to exceed 35 pounds, critter cage or the
95-gallon trash can that was provided.

What does the trash can look like?

Black with green lid

How much trash can I put out per week?

Up to six (6) bags total.

When will large items be picked up?

1 large item per month on the second trash day, (2nd Tuesday or the 2nd Friday depending
on when your scheduled trash pick-up is).

What is considered a large item?

a. Household furniture: chair, couch, mattress, table, TV
b. Appliances: stove, hot water tank, microwave, refrigerator (remove freon) A/C,
dehumidifier (remove freon), freezer (remove freon)
*Provide proof of freon removed prior to collection
c. Vinyl flooring & carpeting must be dry & cut into lengths of 6 feet or less, rolled &
tired and less than 35 pounds
d. One boxed, bagged or securely bundled item(s) not exceeding 35 pounds.

What is NOT considered a large item?

a. Hazardous materials/liquids
b. Broken glass unless boxed (see 6d above)
c. Building or remodeling materials (see 6d above)
d. Yard waste
e. Flammables & explosives
f. Burn barrel of cold or hot ashes
g. Appliances that contain freon
h. Wet carpet or carpet pad
i. Automotive components
j. Tires
k. Items banned from disposal per state or federal statue.

What time should I have my trash/recycling/yard waste out by?

The night before or by 7a.m.

Can I get more then 1 95-gallon trash can?

No, GFL will only provide 1 can.

What should I do with my Republic trash can / recycling tote?

You may keep them or bring them back to the Township.

What should I do with my Republic trash can / recycling tote?

You may keep them or bring them back to the Township.

Recycling

When is my recycling day?

Every other Wednesday, Section A will be on 1 Wednesday and Section B will be on the
opposite Wednesday.

Can I use by own recycling container or clear plastic bags?

NO, you must use GFL recycling can ONLY for recycling!

What does the recycling can look like?

Green with black lid

What does GFL recycle?

Newspaper, office paper, magazines, phone books, corrugated cardboard, paperboard,
junk mail, aluminum, metal pots and pans, clear glass bottles & jars, plastic #1-7, including
grocery bags, metals, steel, tin and aluminum cans, etc.

Yard Waste

What does yard waste have to be in?

Biodegradable Kraft bags or 30-gallon cans marked ‘yard waste’.

When is yard waste picked up?

Every other Friday for both Sections, see calendar for dates.

What is yard waste?

Grass clippings, leaves, weeds, hedge clippings, garden waste, Christmas trees, twigs
& brush no longer than four (4) foot lengths or heavier than 35 pounds & 3 inches diameter.

Building Materials / Freon Items

Can I put building materials in trash?

Yes, cut up and not more than 2 yards (2 trash cans), this would be considered a large item
and picked up on the 2nd trash week of the month.

Does GFL pick up hazardous waste?

No

Does freon have to be removed before pick up?

Yes

Where or who can remove freon?

Call a mechanical contractor.

Miscellaneous

What holidays are observed?

New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.

What number do I call to report a problem or concern?

989-588-6000