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Garbage & Recycling
The Village of Pentwater has a contract with Republic Services for our garbage and recycle services.
Trash pickup is every Monday.
Recycle pickup is every four weeks October - May and every two weeks June - September. To view the recycle pickup calendar please click on the link below.
We ask that you mark your new containers with your address; stickers, markers and paint pens are the preferred method. Please refrain from spray painting the cans.
Trash and Recycle Best Practices
​To make sure that your garbage and recycle are picked up, please use the best practices guide below.
- Don't Not Overfill
- All Garbage and Recycle Must Be In Their Blue Containers (excess is currently not being picked up)
- Place Containers 6 Feet Apart
- Keep Containers 6 Feet From Mailboxes
- Write Your Address On Your Garbage and Recycle Containers (preferably with stickers, markers, or paint pens; please refrain from spray paint.
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2025 Recycle Calendar & Guide
To view the 2025 Recycle Calendar, please click on the link below.
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Garbage - Bulk Pickup
For bulk pickup items in the Village, residents can call 1-877-698-7274 to schedule a pickup. For Bulk Pickup Guidelines and Rates, please click on the link below.
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Pentwater Transfer Station
Residents of the Village are also part of the Township and have access to the Pentwater Township Transfer Station located off Monroe Road, south of the Dollar General store.
For more information regarding the Transfer Station, please contact the Pentwater Township at 231-869-6231 or visit the Pentwater Township Transfer Station page.
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