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 will be every four weeks. 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.

Please note that the Village Solid Waste Ordinance goes into effect August 2, 2020. To view the Ordinance in its entirety, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

Solid Waste Ordinance (PDF)

2023 Recycle Calendar

To view the new schedule, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

2023 Recycle Calendar (PDF)

What Can Be Recycled

Please click on the link below to view the items acceptable for recycle pickup.

Download a File:

Recycle Guide (PDF)

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.

Download a File:

Bulk Pickup Guidelines and Rates (PDF)

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.