“Single hauler” means one company is authorized to pick up refuse, recyclables and compost at the curb within Dexter Township. No other providers can legally operate within the Township.

The provider is WM (formerly Waste Management).

This initiative contributes to the Township’s four strategic priorities:

1. Community Enrichment: Our residents who want curbside collection will save money, as the cost for curbside collection is significantly cheaper.
2. Communications: The Township will have a relationship with WM, which will help ensure clear and consistent communication and service levels.
3. Good Government: Reducing the number of very heavy garbage trucks on the roads protects our investment in gravel roads maintenance. Our contract with WM ensures consistent and reliable service.
4. Environmental Stewardship: The Township’s contract with WM ensures recycling and compost will be properly handled.

Weekly pickup of trash, recycling, and yard waste. 

Trash – which includes free collection of one bulk item the first service day of the month. Bulk items must be scheduled for collection, which can be done online 24/7/365. 

• A 96 gallon cart will be provided. Free cart delivery if you sign up by January 31, 2026. 

Recycling – for plastic, paper and cardboard, metal, and glass. Please visit WM’s Recycling 101 for more information about what you can and cannot recycle.

•  A 96 gallon cart will be provided. Free cart delivery if you sign up by January 31, 2026. 

Yard Waste – such as grass clippings, leaves, branches, brush and small amounts of food waste between the first full week of April and second full week of December.

• Yard waste will be collected in your own paper lawn leaf bags or a 32 gallon container. 

Bulk Items – One item per month at no extra charge – first week of the month pickup with preset scheduling. 

Residents will be billed directly on a quarterly basis. The first-year quarterly flat rates for each service are listed below.

• Trash: $40.56
• Recycle: $29.25
• Yard Waste: $22.50

Should you choose to have curbside trash and recycling services, your total quarterly cost for example would be $69.81

No. You are not required to participate in curbside collection. However, if you do want curbside collection, you must use WM as your vendor.

Call 866-797-9018 to sign up for services or go to www.wm.com/us/en/location/mi/dexter-township/trash-pickup-dexter-township-mi

Effective April 1, 2026, WM is the only provider authorized in Dexter Township.

Have old carts you’d like removed? Simply request a bulk pickup, and they will be collected on the first pickup day of the month. Reference your service guide for pickup dates. To ensure pickup, bulk item collection must be scheduled at least 48 hours before your collection day. Schedule service at www.wm.com/us/en/location/mi/dexter-township/trash-pickup-dexter-township-mi 

You may pause your service for a minimum of 30 days up to nine months. A resume date is required to process your request, but no reactivation fees will be charged when service restarts. Please call 866-797-9018 to setup or go to www.wm.com/us/en/location/mi/dexter-township/trash-pickup-dexter-township-mi

Placing non‑recyclables in the recycling cart is known as “Wishcycling.” While it’s often done with good intentions, it reduces the effectiveness of our recycling system.

If this happens, residents will first receive a warning along with helpful information about proper recycling. After two warnings, a $15 fine will apply.

When in doubt, throw it out! If you’re unsure whether an item can be recycled, place it in the trash.

• All materials must be placed inside carts with lids fully closed. Extra bags or personal containers set outside the cart will not be collected. After two warnings, a $15 fine will be assessed.

• Carts that are too heavy for safe collection, as well as bulk items that are unprepared or improperly prepared, will not be collected. In either case, a service tag will be placed on the cart or item explaining why collection could not be completed.
• If a payment is more than 60 days past due, service will be suspended. Accounts unpaid beyond 90 days will be terminated. Late fees will apply throughout the collections process. If service is reactivated, residents may be charged returned payment fees, reactivation or redelivery fees, and any costs related to debt collection. Depending on the outstanding balance, a deposit may also be required.

Yes. Dexter Township’s contract with WM requires timely, high‑quality service and includes penalties for non‑performance. If you have a complaint or concern, please contact WM Customer Experience. If the issue is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may then reach out to Dexter Township for assistance. In addition, WM provides Dexter Township with regular reports on customer complaints and how they are resolved.

Emailing info@dextertownshipmi.gov or visiting WM’s website at www.wm.com/us/en/location/mi/dexter-township/trash-pickup-dexter-township-mi 

The green bins in the Dexter Township parking lot are funded by a WWRA Special Assessment District (SAD) where $31 is added to each residential winter tax bill. This SAD is coming up for renewal in the near future, but no decisions have been made at this time. More information regarding the WWRA SAD will be shared in 2026.