Landscaping Rules in Ottawa County, MI (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Ottawa County, Michigan.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Ottawa County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Composting
Ottawa County's refuse-dumping ban carves out an exception for backyard composting. Article XIV, Section H of the county's Environmental Health Regulations lets residents compost yard trimmings, grass clippings and leaves on their own property without a permit, so long as the pile is properly maintained and does not become a nuisance.
Ottawa County Backyard Composting Rules
Light RestrictionsOttawa County Environmental Health Regulations, Art. XIV § H
H. Solid Waste Control - ... It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit any refuse upon, on, into any roadway, street, alley, waterway or property, public or private. This shall not prohibit the placing of tree leaves in the street where an organized pickup by the municipality having jurisdiction exists or the practice of properly maintained backyard composting of yard trimmings, grass clip...
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