Compost Collection Begins

Beginning May 5th, 2025, compostable material will be collected separately from normal household refuse collection. Thereafter, the first Monday of the first week of each month through November is designated as “compost collection week.” If that Monday is a legal holiday, the week will start on Tuesday or as otherwise noted. The following rules shall apply for the collection of compostable materials:

These materials are ALLOWED:
• Leaves
• Brush/Limbs (bundled, cut into 4’ lengths, under 3” diameter)
• Weeds
• Grass clippings
• Pinecones
• Pine needles
• Plants
• Other similar yard waste

These materials are NOT ALLOWED and will be left behind:
•Trash/Household refuse
• Rocks
• Animal Waste
• Hazardous Waste (e.g. gasoline, oil, paint, chemicals, etc.)
•Tires
• Batteries
• Other recyclable items (e.g. paper, plastics, glass, metals, etc.)

1. Materials to be collected must be placed out by 7:00 a.m. on Monday.
2. All material shall be placed in front of the property on the road right-of-way within 10 feet of the road or pavement for collection, including special collection material. Brush must be placed neatly in bundles parallel to the road.
3. All compost must be in separate bags/containers. Each bag, container and brush bundle must not exceed 50 lbs. in weight.
4. Compost and brush collection is for regular yard maintenance only. Property clearing will not be collected by the township.
5. Special Collection: After a qualifying weather event, and following normal collection, the township may determine that there will be a special collection. Special collection is defined as larger than normal collection that requires additional township equipment and time. The DPW Superintendent and/or the Township Superintendent will determine if a weather event is considered to be a “qualifying weather event.” Residents are asked to call the Department of Public Works and request an assessment for special collection. The DPW will not be responsible for any damages to property during this collection.
6. Additionally, all Breitung Township Residents that would like to dispose of brush themselves are welcome to stop in at the Township Hall and check out a key to the Free Brush Pile on Second Street in Quinnesec.
7. Compost is to continue to be transported to the Dickinson County Waste transfer site at N2500 Baler Rd. located behind the Tri-City Cinema.
8. Brush is defined as sticks and branches. Compost is leaves, pine needles, dirt and grass clippings.

COLLECTION DATES: May 5th, June 2nd, July 7th, August 4th , September 8th, October 6th,

November 3rd ‡ Due to the Labor Day holiday, pick-up will take place on Monday, September 8th