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Genesee County, MI Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

County collects trash?
No: private haulers
Hauler permit
Required (Ord. #O-2)
Reporting
Quarterly reports required
County surcharge
Yes, on solid waste
Adopted
March 26, 2002

Summary

Genesee County does not collect residential trash. Collection is arranged community-by-community through private haulers, but every hauler operating in the county must hold a waste-hauler permit under the Genesee County Solid Waste Ordinance (#O-2, 2002) and file quarterly reports.

City-specific rules exist: Flint has its own pickup rules & schedules rules that differ from Genesee County's county-level regulations. If you live in Flint, check the city-specific page instead.

The Ordinance requires that all solid waste haulers that collect, transport, deliver, or dispose of solid waste generated within Genesee County obtain a waste hauler permit as well as file quarterly reports detailing waste handled during the quarter.

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Full Breakdown

Curbside trash and recycling in Genesee County are provided by different private haulers under contracts held by each city, village or township, so pickup days, cart sizes and rules differ by community. At the county level, the Genesee County Solid Waste Ordinance #O-2 (adopted March 26, 2002 to implement the county Solid Waste Management Plan) requires that all haulers who collect, transport, deliver or dispose of solid waste generated in the county obtain a county waste-hauler permit and file quarterly reports on the waste they handle. The ordinance also imposes a county surcharge on solid waste to fund solid-waste planning and administration. For pickup schedules, contact your municipality or its contracted hauler.

Violations & Fines

Haulers operating without the required county permit or failing to file quarterly reports face penalties under Solid Waste Ordinance #O-2. Missed-pickup issues are handled by your local hauler/municipality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Genesee County pick up my trash?
No. Collection is provided by private haulers contracted by your city, village or township. Each hauler must hold a county waste-hauler permit under Solid Waste Ordinance #O-2.
What is the Genesee County Solid Waste Ordinance?
Ordinance #O-2, adopted in 2002, regulates waste haulers (permits and quarterly reports), imposes a county surcharge and implements the county Solid Waste Management Plan.

Sources & Official References

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