Compost
Residential Compost Collection Program
City Yards Compost
Residential Compost Collection Program
Curbside pickup of residential yard waste will run from April 7,
2008 through December 9, 2008. Place compost
materials out separate from your trash and recyclables on your
regular trash pickup day.
Compost Containers
Grass clippings, leaves, and garden waste may be placed in 30
gallon PAPER COMPOST BAGS, or in 35 gallon reusable containers with
sturdy handles marked “COMPOST” or marked with an “X”. Lids must not
be placed on the reusable containers. Stickers for reusable
containers are available from the Public Works Department in City
Hall or from the City Hall vestibule, which is open 24 hours a day.
No containers over 50 pounds or over 35 gallons in size.
No plastic bags.
What to Compost
Grass clippings, leaves, yard and garden waste (excluding
pumpkins), pruning debris, and brush.
How to Prepare Materials
Twigs, branches, brush, and pruning debris must be tied with
heavy twine into bundles no longer than 3 feet in length, 2 inches
in diameter, and weighing no more than 50 pounds. Tree removal is
not accepted.
Do Not Compost
Food scraps, animal waste, chemicals, pumpkins, or sod.
If you have any questions on this program, please call Waste
Management at (800) 796-9696.
 City Yards Compost
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Each fall the City collects leaves from the City streets.
Utilizing basic “low technology” methods these leaves are routinely
turned providing a composting process, which reduces the volume of
the leaves by 90% and turning this once unwanted material into a
rich, organic matter called “Compost”. It can be utilized to
improve soils in landscape and flower beds, gardens, and flower
pots. The Department of Public Works uses compost for its
landscaping needs in City parks, cemeteries, and other public
properties.
Compost is offered free to residents & non-residents of
Northville and is available at the City Yards located at 650 Doheny.
Compost is available Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm. You must
supply your own containers and load your own compost.
This page last updated:
July 24, 2008
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