Garbage & Refuse

New 96-gallon Automated Collection Carts

Benefits:

Weather resistant - snow, rain, and wind is negated by the container and its lid

  • Trash is less accessible to animals/rodents - the hinged lid seems to foil animals' attempts at getting into your trash

  • Neighborhood aesthetics - carts are consistent and automated trash service gets trash into the truck every time

  • Carts are easier to manage - residents don't have to lift them since they're wheeled, and they are very durable

  • Carts are safer for waste collectors - they don't have to lift them which means there's less chance of injury

What to do:

Place all refuse inside of can (it's best if refuse is bagged)

  • The cart's lid needs to be closed with nothing placed on top of it

  • Place the cart 3 feet from the curb and 3 feet away from other objects (cars, trees, other cans, etc.)

  • Have your cart out by 6 a.m. (or put it out the night before) as routes start early

Notes:

One Cart provided per account / residence

  • Cart is sufficient for 4-7 people

  • Typically holds seven 13-gallon (kitchen-sized) trash bags

  • There are options for additional carts

Schedule of Pick-Ups

MAP of PICKUPS

Monday:  Bass Lake Rd, Pine Mountain Rd, South Breitung, White Birch Village, US 2 to the Norway City Limits
Tuesday:  North Breitung - M95 area, Sportsman's Club Rd, Merriman area, County Rd. 607, Bass Lake Rd, Bad Water Lake Rd, Twin Falls Rd, Moon Lake area
Wednesday:  East Kingsford, Hydraulic Falls Rd
Thursday:  Upper Pine Creek Rd, Traders Mine Rd, Millie Hill Estates, Quin-Lake Antoine Rd, all areas by Lake Antoine, Collins Rd, Becker Dr
Friday:  Quinnesec
* A holiday during the week may put garbage/refuse pick-up behind by a day

Billing

Breitung Township provides weekly, curb-side garbage and refuse collection for all of its residents.  Per Township policy, all habitable homes within the Township, regardless of occupancy, will be billed for refuse collection.  Breitung Township bills the refuse collection fee twice a year, in January and July.  The fee for refuse collection is currently $60.00 per billing cycle.  The total cost for the year is $120.00*.  You have the option of paying for the year or paying the two installments during each billing cycle.
* Fee Amount is set by the Board of Trustees

PLEASE NOTE: Breitung Township does not prorate, refund, or split refuse bills.

Refuse bills will only be addressed to the Homeowner or Landlord, as they are the responsible party for all outstanding balances.  Renters will not be billed.  If you have questions about this policy, please contact the Utility Clerk.

Payment Options

In-person. Our lobby is currently open for walk-in from 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday. We accept cash, checks, and debit/credit cards.
* Debit/Credit cards incur a convenience fee of 3%, $2 minimum.

24-hour drop box. Can’t make it in during normal business hours? We have a secure drop box located next to our front door and a secure drive-up drop box at the back of the building that you can drop your payment into anytime.
* When dropping off a bill payment, it MUST be received in our office by the due date in order to avoid the late penalty.

Online. BS&A, our billing software company, provides our residents with the ability to pay their tax and utility bills online. You can find that option by going to our website, www.breitungtwp.org, and clicking on the “Online Payments” link here and on the main page.  Once on that page, please read the instructions and click on the link at the bottom of the page. You will have to create a login - if you haven’t already - and the website will walk you through the process from there.

Over the phone. If you want to pay with your debit or credit card, you can call the Utility Clerk or our Treasurer and we can take payments over the phone between the hours of 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
* Debit/Credit cards incur a convenience fee of 3%, $2 minimum.

Mail. You can mail your payment to:
Breitung Township
PO Box 160
Quinnesec, MI 49876
* When mailing a bill payment, it MUST be received in our office by the due date in order to avoid the late penalty.
* Breitung Township DOES NOT accept postmarks for any payments, whether utility or tax.

ACH withdrawal.  We offer FREE automatic withdrawal from your checking or savings account on the day your bill is due.  If you’re interested in ACH withdrawal for your taxes, please contact the Treasurer.  If you’re interested in ACH withdrawal for your utility bills, please contact the Utility Clerk.

UTILITY CLERK
Deanna Michaud
Office:906-779-2050
Email: utilities@breitungtownshipmi.gov

WASTE MANAGEMENT
24 Hour Number: 888-960-0008
Local Number: 906-875-3781
Website: www.wm.com/us/local/mi/breitung-township/residential