“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.

• Current WM Customers: If you currently contract with WM for curbside services, your account will automatically roll into the single hauler program effective April 1, 2026.
  • If you would like to keep your service level the same, do nothing.
  • If you would like to add or subtract services or receive new equipment, fill out the enrollment form

• Customers of Other Providers: If you use a provider other than WM:
  • Terminate services with your current provider effective March 31, 2026. Ask your current provider to pick up your cart(s) by April 17, 2026. 
  • Fill out the single hauler enrollment form.

• Homeowners Association Residents:
  • If you are part of a Homeowners Association that does not manage curbside collection on behalf of its residents, fill out the single hauler enrollment form.
  • If your Homeowners Association manages curbside collection, your Homeowners Association will handle the sign up and you need do nothing.
  • Not sure whether or not your HOA handles your curbside collection? Contact info@dextertownshipmi.gov

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

January 31, 2026 is the sign-up deadline to receive free, no-cost delivery of waste carts. Enrolling by January 31, 2026 ensures you avoid a cart delivery fee. WM will send residents a packet of information to fully establish their account with them in February 2026 and in March 2026 WM will send the first billing for services in April – June.

After January 31, 2026, you will still be eligible for favorable pricing; however, you will be subject to cart delivery fees of $50 per cart.

All carts are the property of your current provider and should be collected following service conclusion. Carts not collected as of April 21, 2026, will be considered abandoned. More information on abandoned cart disposal to be provided – stay tuned.

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.

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.

You can sign up by filling out this form.

For in‑person assistance, Dexter Township will host sign‑up and Q&A sessions at the Township Hall before the February deadline.

• Monday, December 22 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 30 at 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 7 at 6 p.m.
• Saturday, January 17 at 9 a.m.
• Thursday, January 22 at 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 28 at 6 p.m.

Visit WM’s website, sign up for Dexter Township’s newsletter at info@dextertownshipmi.gov, or attend one of the information sessions listed above.

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.