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Utilities and Connection Fees
The new recycle bins have been distributed, if you have not received a new bin please call Village Hall at 231-869-8301 to make arrangements.
The Village provides water and sewer services to most of it residents, with quarterly billing statements in the months of January, April, July and October.
We ask that residents provide a 24-hour notice of any water turn on and off requests.
Effective April 1, 2020, water turn on and turn offs will be charge a $75 fee for each turn on and off.
For Utility Service Forms and Applications, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
For Utility Billing Questions, please call 231-869-8301 ext. 5.
Village Water Rates (Effective 4/1/2024)
- Ready to Serve Charge per Quarter (First 10,000 Gallons): $82.75
- 11,000 Gallons and Up: $3.35 per 1,000 Gallons
Village Sewer Rates (Effective 4/1/2024)
- Ready to Serve Charge per Quarter (First 10,000 Gallons): $166.00
- 11,000 Gallons and Up: $4.00 per 1,000 Gallons
Village Sewer Wholesale Rate (Effective 04/01/2024)
Pentwater Township North - Based on 6,000 gallons daily.
Based off Year End 03/31/2023.
Total Township North Annual Rate $38,290.85
Amount Billed Per Quarter $9,572.70
Garbage & Recycle Rate (Effective 04/1/2024)
- Service Charge per Quarter: $43.00
Please contact the Village Office at 231-869-8301 if you have any questions.
For questions regarding pick up of additional items that don't fit in the trash cart, please call 231-375-2085.
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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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 Street Address On Your Garbage and Recycle Containers (preferably with stickers, markers, or paint pens; please refrain from spray paint.
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Township Transfer Station
Residents of the Village are also part of the Township and have access to the Pentwater Township Transfer Station located just off Monroe Road south of the Dollar General store. For more information regarding the Transfer Station hours and fees, please call the Township Office at 231-869-6231 or visit the Pentwater Township Transfer Station page.
Water Connection Fees (Effective 1/12/2009)
Meter Size
- 5/8 inch and 3/4 inch: $2,500.00
- 1 inch: $3,000.00
- 1-1/2 inch: $4,000.00
- 2 inch: $6,000.00
- 3 inch and larger: $11,000.00
Sewer Connection Fees (Effective 1/12/2009)
- Village Sewer Connection Fee: $4000.00
Water Consumption Calculator
Curious about how much water your family can use? Please visit the Water Consumption Calculator for more details.
Water Quality Report
To review the 2023 Water Quality Report, please click on the link below.
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2025 Recycle Calendar & Guide
To view the 2025 Recycle Calendar, please click on the link below.
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Utility Bill Questions
If you have any questions about your utility bill please call Village Hall at 231-869-8301 ext. 5.
To pay your utility bill online, please visit our Online Payment page.
Republic Services - Unserviceable Items
Republic Services has announced a number of items considered unserviceable and will not be picking them up.
- Tires
- Car Batteries
- Construction Materials
- Poles Longer Than 4 Foot Sections - Example: Basketball Hoops
- Corrosive Chemicals
- Paint Cans with Wet Paint. Tried Paint is Acceptable
- Oil
- King Size Mattresses - Will Service if Cut in Half and put in Plastic
- Dirty Mattresses - Example: Blood, Urine, Stains, etc.