Genesee County has no single bulky-item pickup rule — check your local hauler. For furniture, appliances, electronics, scrap metal and hazardous items, the county promotes drop-off options and Recycle Day events through Keep Genesee County Beautiful and Genesee County Parks.
Pickup of bulky items such as furniture, mattresses and appliances is handled by each community's private hauler under its own policy, so limits, fees and setout rules differ by contract. Genesee County's role is providing recycling and drop-off options: Keep Genesee County Beautiful (through Genesee County Parks) publishes a directory of drop-off locations and hosts Recycle Day events accepting household hazardous waste, electronics and latex paint. Examples include Best Buy (electronics/appliances), Scrap Dog Recycling in Fenton (metals, tools, appliances, unwanted vehicles) and Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Flint (free latex paint drop-off). Call ahead to confirm hours, accepted items and any fees.
Setting out prohibited bulky items or exceeding hauler limits may mean a missed pickup or fee; improper disposal of hazardous/bulk waste can be cited as illegal dumping under state law.
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