Landscaping Rules in Kent County, MI (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Kent County, Michigan.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kent County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Composting

Backyard composting is allowed and encouraged in Kent County. Michigan law bans yard clippings from landfills, and the Kent County Department of Public Works runs recycling and yard-waste programs; nuisance limits on odor and pests come from your city.

Composting and Yard Waste in Kent County Michigan

Some Restrictions

MCL 324.11514(1)(d)

More than a de minimis amount of yard waste, unless it meets the requirements of section 11555(1)(j).

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Landscaping Rules by City in Kent County

2 cities in Kent County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

Grand RapidsPop. 198,917

5 verified rules • Composting, Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

WyomingPop. 76,501

4 verified rules • Composting, Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

All Kent County ordinances

See every category we cover for Kent County: parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.

Kent County Ordinance Hub →