City of Ypsilanti, Michigan

Waste Reduction is a Shared Responsibility

The City of Ypsilanti offers a very aggressive curbside recycling program to help reduce your waste. However, waste reduction is a shared responsibility. If each resident does their part, we can make a big difference in reducing our solid waste and disposal costs. This is not only good for the City, but good for the environment.

Here are some tips to help you keep your waste under 3 cans/bags per week.

• Recycle all items possible. By recycling your old plastic bottles, glass bottles, cans, aluminum, and paper products you may significantly reduce your solid waste. If you need a curbside recycle bin, call 483-1421 or visit the Department of Public Works office located at 14 W. Forest.
• Avoid disposal items whenever possible. Although they are convenient at times, by eliminating disposals in everyday use, you reduce your solid waste.
• Reuse items whenever possible. Plastic grocery bags, plastic baggies and even butter tubs can be used over and over again before discarding.
• Washtenaw County offers a Home Toxics Reduction Center. The County staff is trained to handle these wastes. Call Washtenaw County for more information.
• Fall is a great time to start a compost pile. Compost piles are not just for grass and leaves. Raw vegetables, fruit, coffee grounds, tea bags and egg shells may also be composted. For more information on composting, call Washtenaw County.