Clinton Township, MI Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Section
- Code § 1060.04
- Set-out window
- Not before 6:00 p.m. prior evening
- Pickup deadline
- Curbside by 6:30 a.m. collection day
- First cart cost
- 96-gallon cart free from Township
- Snow exception
- Carts may move to driveway end
Summary
Clinton Township residents cannot drag garbage carts to the curb whenever they like. Section 1060.04 fixes the window: containers go out no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the evening before collection and must be at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on pickup day, kept clear of parked vehicles.
All refuse, solid waste, recyclable materials and compost shall be placed curbside or at the end of the driveway pursuant to the policies and procedures of Clinton Township Department of Public Services for weekly collection by 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled day of collection, but not before 6:00 p.m. of the day preceding this collection. The area for collection is in front of the curb or driveway (street side of the curb) in front of the residence, or side of the residence, if approved by the waste hauler. Containers shall be placed in such a way as to not be obstructed by vehicles, including vehicles parked in the driveway, or upon the street, and containers shall be readily accessible for collection. In the event of snow on the street/road surface, the containers may be placed at the end of the driveway of the residence.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-25: Local legislation current through May 26, 2026).
Full Breakdown
04 governs where and when refuse, recycling and compost containers sit for weekly pickup. on collection morning. Containers cannot be obstructed by vehicles parked in the driveway or on the street and must stay readily accessible; when snow covers the street or road surface, the code allows carts to shift to the end of the driveway instead, and the Department of Public Services can designate an alternate location when necessary. Refuse and solid waste must go inside a Township- or hauler-provided container with the lid closed, inside plastic bags at least 2 mils thick; the first ninety-six-gallon cart is furnished by the Township at no charge, with 64-gallon carts also approved, and any extra or replacement cart is paid for by the resident.
Recyclables belong in the eighteen-gallon bin or sixty-four-gallon cart the Township or hauler issues, and yard waste goes in paper compost bags or unbagged 32-gallon cans under 50 pounds, marked with a compost sticker from the Department of Public Services.
Violations & Fines
A container that deteriorates or no longer meets these specifications may itself be collected and disposed of as refuse after notice to the responsible party. Chapter 1060 has no separate bin-placement fine schedule, so a violation of Section 1060.04 is enforced under the general Code penalty at Section 202.99.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time can I put my trash cart out the night before?
Can I leave my cart at the end of the driveway if the street is snowy?
Do I have to pay for my first trash cart?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Clinton Township
Compare Clinton Township to another location·View the Michigan trash & recycling overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Bin Placement Rules in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Macomb County handle bin placement rules.