How often are water bills mailed out and when are they due?
Bills are mailed at the first part of the month and are due by the 20th of that current month.
When is trash pick-up?
Refuse Collection
Unlimited plastic bags, no greater than 33 gallons, may be placed at the curbside by 7:00 A.M. every Wednesday morning. REFUSE IS NOT TO BE PLACED OUT TO THE CURB ANY EARLIER THAN 7:00 P.M. ON THE EVENING BEFORE COLLECTION. Bags must be of a material that is waterproof, tight-sealing and durable enough to prevent ripping or tearing. Bags shall not exceed 50 pounds when filled and be drained free of liquids. Plastic or metal receptacles are not permissible at the curbside, unless disposal of the receptacle is requested.
Large Household Items
If you desire to dispose of household furniture, appliances or refuse that is too bulky to place into a bag, residents are allowed up to two large items placed out to the curb each week. Place the item(s) by the curb and collection employees will tag the item(s), note the location and arrange for pick-up at a later time by a specialized vehicle. Please note that depending upon the pick-up volume, a delay of up to several days may occur. Call the City office at (989) 652-9901 or go to http://www.recyclemotion.org/ for additional details.
Commercial Refuse Collection
The City of Frankenmuth requires the participation of all non-residential dumpsters to be included in its commercial containerized refuse collection. Please contact the City office at 989-652-9901 for container sizes, pick-up options and costs.
Notes for above. Occasionally, some streets and areas may not be serviceable due to severe weather conditions and those conditions are subject to frequent changes. In such cases, residents who set out materials that are not picked up by the evening are asked to remove materials from the curb until their service day next week to allow street crews (i.e. snow plows) better access. Residents may also decide to not set waste materials at curb to avoid them from being scattered about (or covered by such things as plowed snow).
Other Special Material Collections
Occasionally, other special materials such as computers, mercury or other household hazardous materials, tires, etc. are collected via special collections arranged by county agencies. Call the City office at (989) 652-9901 or visit http://www.recyclemotion.org/ for additional information and details on those special collections.
How do I get rid of large household items?
Large Household Items
If you desire to dispose of household furniture, appliances or refuse that is too bulky to place into a bag, residents are allowed up to two large items placed out to the curb each week. Place the item(s) by the curb and collection employees will tag the item(s), note the location and arrange for pick-up at a later time by a specialized vehicle. Please note that depending upon the pick-up volume, a delay of up to several days may occur. Call the City office at (989) 652-9901 or go to http://www.recyclemotion.org/ for additional details.
When is recycling pickup and what can we recycle?
Recyclables Collection
Weekly curbside collection of recyclables is every Wednesday at 7:00 A.M. RECYCLING BINS ARE NOT TO BE PLACED OUT TO THE CURB ANY EARLIER THAN 7:00 P.M. ON THE EVENING BEFORE COLLECTION AND BINS MUST BE REMOVED BY THE EVENING ON COLLECTION DAY. Recycling bins must be at curbside in order for recycling to be picked up. Recycling bins and brown grocery type paper bags used to hold paper products are the only containers to be used for the collection of recyclables. Plastic bags are not acceptable. Residents may place multiple recycling bins by the curb each week. The City Office has additional recycling bins available for $10 each (first bin free for newly constructed residences).
Residents should focus on recycling cardboard, plastic containers 1 - 2 & 4 - 7, glass, steel and aluminum cans, and paper. No plastic bags, no foam and no pizza boxes.
What are the guidelines for Curbside Collection of Waste & Recycling?
Refuse Collection
Unlimited plastic bags, no greater than 33 gallons, may be placed at the curbside by 7:00 A.M. every Wednesday morning. REFUSE IS NOT TO BE PLACED OUT TO THE CURB ANY EARLIER THAN 7:00 P.M. ON THE EVENING BEFORE COLLECTION. Bags must be of a material that is waterproof, tight-sealing and durable enough to prevent ripping or tearing. Bags shall not exceed 50 pounds when filled and be drained free of liquids. Plastic or metal receptacles are not permissible at the curbside, unless disposal of the receptacle is requested.
Large Household Items - If you desire to dispose of household furniture, appliances or refuse that is too bulky to place into a bag, residents are allowed up to, two large items placed out to the curb each week. Place the item(s) by the curb and collection employees will tag the item(s), note the location and arrange for pick-up at a later time by a specialized vehicle. Please note that depending upon the pick-up volume, a delay of up to several days may occur. Call the City office at (989) 652-9901 or go to http://www.recyclemotion.org/ for additional details.
Commercial Refuse Collection
The City of Frankenmuth requires the participation of all non-residential dumpsters to be included in its commercial containerized refuse collection. Please contact the City office at 989-652-9901 for container sizes, pick-up options and costs.
Recyclables Collection
In order to reduce the volume of refuse and hold costs down, residents are strongly encouraged to recycle. Paper products, boxboard and cardboard, along with clean and rinsed plastic, tin, aluminum and glass can be placed by the curbside for recycling. A preparation guide is available at the City Office. Weekly curbside collection of recyclables is every Wednesday at 7:00 A.M. RECYCLING BINS ARE NOT TO BE PLACED OUT TO THE CURB ANY EARLIER THAN 7:00 P.M. ON THE EVENING BEFORE COLLECTION AND BINS MUST BE REMOVED BY THE EVENING ON COLLECTION DAY. Recycling bins must be at curbside in order for recycling to be picked up. Recycling bins and brown grocery type paper bags used to hold paper products are the only containers to be used for the collection of recyclables. Plastic bags are not acceptable. Residents may place multiple recycling bins by the curb each week. The City Office has additional recycling bins available for $10 each (first bin free for newly constructed residences). Go to http://www.recyclemotion.org/for the latest recycling guide.
Notes for above. Occasionally, some streets and areas may not be serviceable due to severe weather conditions and those conditions are subject to frequent changes. In such cases, residents who set out materials that are not picked up by the evening are asked to remove materials from the curb until their service day next week to allow street crews (i.e. snow plows) better access. Residents may also decide to not set waste materials at curb to avoid them from being scattered about (or covered by such things as plowed snow).
Other Special Material Collections
Occasionally, other special materials such as computers, mercury or other household hazardous materials, tires, etc. are collected via special collections arranged by county agencies. Call the City office at (989) 652-9901 or visit http://www.recyclemotion.org/ for additional information and details on those special collections.
How does a new resident get a recycling bin and how much does it cost?
The City Office has additional recycling bins available for $10 each, first bin is free for newly constructed residences.
When is brush pick-up and does it get picked up every month of the year?
Tree Limb Collection
Tree limbs will be chipped by the D.P.W. on the first Monday of every month. Tree limbs must be no greater than 5" in diameter and must be neatly stacked behind the curb, not in the street. Limbs/branches for chipping should be larger (2" in diameter) and not small sticks and twigs. Sticks, twigs etc., should be placed for yard waste pickup.
TREE STUMPS, SMALLER TWIGS, AND/OR HEDGE TRIMMINGS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR THIS COLLECTION. The first 5 minutes of chipping are free. Thereafter, residents will be billed $17* for every 5 minute period or fraction thereof. ONLY PLACE BRUSH BY THE CURBSIDE THE WEEKEND PRIOR TO THE 1ST MONDAY PICK-UP (see below Policy Clarification Statement).
Please note: There will be no Tree Limb Collection for the months of January, February, & March.
Policy Clarification Statement. Unfortunately, some property owners have gotten into the habit of placing their brush piles at curb side either shortly after or well in advance of the first Monday of the month collection. This is a concern for all citizens and property owners in Frankenmuth because it takes away from the beauty of the neighborhood and the community and is not desired due to obvious public health, safety and general welfare concerns and in order for the City to maintain a cost effective scheduled monthly collection program.
Because of these legitimate concerns, it is the City’s policy that in the event the chipping crew is required to respond or return to a location outside of their normal tree limb collection route/schedule, the property owner(s) will be billed for the entire time it takes the crew to complete the special collection. Such special collection shall be at the discretion of the DPW Superintendent as he takes into consideration the amount of tree limbs to be collected, the timing of the next regularly scheduled collection, and the impact of the special collection on the crew’s normal work schedule. Special consideration shall be given to large storm events and whether the tree limb(s) is(are) from a City owned street tree.
* Price subject to change.
Mulch Availability
Depending upon the time of year and availability, many times the City offers residents free mulch to use around their property from the 1st Monday of the month tree limb collection. The availability and quality of the mulch varies depending upon the type of trees and brush chipped; however, it provides good cover for selected landscaping areas. Please be advised that this mulch does not compare to the mulch purchased from professional landscaping companies. If interested in obtaining this mulch, please contact the City office during regular hours at (989) 652-9901 for location and other availability and loading information. The mulch can be loaded via self-service in your pick-up or trailer or if you request assistance loading the mulch, there is a minimum cost of $20 (subject to annual adjustment) for a standard load. Depending upon availability, the chipper truck can also be contracted to deliver a 10 yard load to your property within the City limits for a cost of $20 per local trip. Any further questions can be directed to the City office.
How do I dispose of yard waste?
State law requires that yard waste be kept separate from refuse.
City of Frankenmuth residents receive weekly yard waste services as part of their curbside solid waste collection program. Resident will no longer need to purchase special tags for yard waste. All yard waste materials must be placed in paper yard waste bags or in 20 gallon or smaller garbage cans with handles that have a "Yard Waste" sticker affixed to the front of the can. Yard waste stickers are available at City Hall and if you're purchasing a can, at GilRoy's and True Value.
Yard Waste rules:
Twigs must not protrude more than 12" above the container.
Individual cans and bags cannot weigh more than 50 pounds each (a good idea to keep the lid on so the materials does not get wet)
Brush greater than 2" in diameter should be set out the first Monday of the month for brush pick up. Twigs and small sticks should be placed out in a container or bag for yard waste pick up.
The City will continue to pick up brush (greater than 2 inches in diameter) the first Monday of each month from April through November. Leaf pickup by City crews will continue to happen in the fall.
Please do not place leaf piles at the curb April through September. We cannot pick them up.
For more information visit www.recyclemotion.org or call the City at 989-652-9901.
Who is the building inspector for the city?
Who is the electrical inspector for the city?
Who is the mechanical/plumbing inspector for the city?
How many property tax bills are sent out and when are they due?
There are 2 tax bills for the City of Frankenmuth. Summer taxes are mailed July 1st and due by July 31st. Winter taxes are mailed December 1st and due February 14th.
