West Nile Virus Information

WEST NILE VIRUS INFORMATION:

Public health authorities have advised residents to report dead crows, ravens, robins and blue jays to county or state officials so they can be tested for West Nile virus. To report a dead bird or for more information, call the state toll-free at (888) 668-0869 or Washtenaw County health department at 734-544-6750.

For more information contact:
Washtenaw County Environmental Health: 734-222-3800. Mosquito trapping/testing, educational materials, standing water complaints.

Washtenaw County Public Health: 734-544-6700/734-484-7200. Dead crow information, human inflection information, educational materials.

Washtenaw County MSU Extension: 734-997-1678. Equine/Horse Infection Prevention Information, Educational materials.

University of Michigan Occupational Safety & Health: 734-647-1143. University information, mosquito information, larviciding and adulticiding information.

Websites with further information:

REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES: Their toll free number is 1-877-264-5544.

Republic Waste website: www.republicwaste.net

Service Day: Collection day for all Ann Arbor Township residents is FRIDAY.

Click here for 2008 pickup schedule North; here for 2008 schedule East. Click here for MAP.

Bi-weekly Recyling and Bi-weekly Yard Waste Collection: You will receive bi-weekly curbside recycling and bi-weekly yard waste collection. Yard waste will be collected from April through November of every year alternating the opposite week of recyling. Recycling is every other week for the entire year. Contact Republic Waste for a calendar which breaks down which week is for recyling and yard waste.

Your Quarterly Cost: You will automatically be billed $44.75 per quarter for the aforementioned services every 3 months. Should you wish to stop your service at any time, due to your moving or extended vacation, please contact Republic Waste Services as soon as possible.

Bulky Items: Bulky items will be collected for $10 per item. Those items containing freon must be tagged free of freon by a certified technician. All bulky items must be tagged with a "bulky item" sticker which are available for purchase at the Township Hall, 3792 Pontiac Trail (734) 663-3418.

96-Gallon Carts: Residents may lease a 96-gallon wheeled cart from Republic Waste to accommodate all of their refuse needs. Carts are easily wheeled to the curb, wind proof, animal proof and aid in eliminating odors and lost lids. These carts are available for $7.50 per quarter payable in advance. Please note, it takes 2-3 weeks for delivery. Please contact Republic's Customer Service Center to order yours today at 1-877-264-5544.

Refuse Collection: Refuse cans or bags should be placed at the curb NO LATER than 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Refuse must be placed at the curb in a watertight 32-gallon container with handles or in a 96 gallon curb cart available for lease from Republic. You may place as much as you want provided it is properly contained.

Special (Bulky) Pickups: Bulky items are anything you cannot place within your garbage can or curb cart, such as carpet (must be rolled and secured for one person handling), water softeners, mattresses and box springs, furniture and large appliances. Those items containing freon must be tagged free of freon by a certified technician. All bulky items must be tagged with a "Bulky Item" sticker available for purchase at the Ann Arbor Township Hall for $10.00 each.

Recycle collection will be EVERY OTHER WEEK, alternating with compost during the yard waste season.

WHAT AND HOW TO RECYCLE:

GLASS BOTTLES & JARS: All colors, Rinse out, remove lids, labels are OK. No pyrex, window glass, ceramics, light bulbs, mirrors, or broken glass.

METAL FOOD & BEVERAGE CANS: Metal food and beverage cans; also lids from glass bottles & jars. Rinse clean; labels are okay. Flatten if possible.

PLASTIC PET #1 AND HDPE #2: Small mouth necked plastic bottles such as milk jugs, water jugs, laundry and hair bottles with a #1 or #2 placed within the recycle arrows. Rinse well; remove caps, labels are OK. No motor oil or chemical containers.

NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES: Place flat in the bottom of your recycling bin, or place in a brown paper grocery bag only. Newspapers can include color comic sections and glossy inserts.

YARD WASTE COLLECTION: Grass clippings, leaves, brush and other yard waste will be collected EVERY OTHER WEEK (opposite week of recycling) from April through the end of November on your regularly scheduled collection day. Collection will commence week of April 4, 2005.

Put grass, leaves, weeds and garden waste into biodegradable Kraft paper bags or place loose in a 32 gallon can clearly marked "YARD WASTE" or "COMPOST." Bags or cans may not weigh in excess of 50 lbs. Twigs, brush and shrubbery must be be tied in bunches not more than 4 feet in length and no more than 6 inches in diameter. Questions regarding compost collection guidelines or schedules may be addressed to Republic Waste Services at (877) 264-5544.

CART RENTAL - $7.50 per quarter: Residents may lease a 96-gallon wheeled cart from Republic Waste to accommodate all of your refuse needs. Carts are easily wheeled to the curb, wind proof, animal proof and aid in eliminating odors and lost lids. Please contact Republic's Customer Service Center to order your cart.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Unless you are notified otherwise by Republic there will be no collection on the following holidays:

New Years Day - Labor Day - Memorial Day - July 4th - Thanksgiving Day - Christmas Day

When the holiday falls on a weekday, there will be no collections on that day, and the rest of the week's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection will be one day later than usual. If this holiday falls upon a weekend, your collection day will not change.

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See Trash Pickup.

Other Yard Waste Options Include:

Grass Cycle: It is not necessary to collect your grass clippings and leaves while you mow. Studies show that mulching grass clipping and leaves back into your lawn can actually improve the overall health of your lawn and soils. Grass clippings are actually about 85% water and decompose within a day or so. Clippings do not cause thatch, and can decrease the amount of fertilizer your lawn requires by 30%.

Benefits of Grass-Cycle:

• Save the time and hassle of bagging
• Reduce fertilizer use by one-third
• Save you — the homeowner — the cost of yard waste bags
• Saves the Township the cost of collecting yard waste

Compost at Home: Home composting is easy. By following a few simple guidelines, your grass clipping and leaves can be transformed into a nutrient rich, natural fertilizer. A backyard compost pile is made by mixing dry leaves (brown, high carbon material) with grass clippings (green, high nitrogen material), soil and water.

Benefits of Home Composting:

• Save the gas and energy required to transport yard waste to a central compost site
• Create a nutrient rich fertilizer for your lawn and garden
• Maintain natural, healthy soil systems

How to Get Started:

Call the Washtenaw County Solid Waste Program at 994-2398 for more information and ask for a free copy of The Composting Recipe, a fact sheet that explains how to set up and maintain your own compost pile. Visit their web site at http://www.ewashtenaw.org

Bring yard waste to the Ann Arbor Drop-off Station: The City of Ann Arbor operates a Drop-off Station at 2950 East Ellsworth Road near Platt Road. Township residents may take yard waste to the facility for a nominal fee. For more information, call 99-GREEN or (734) 994-7336 or visit the web site at http://www.ewashtenaw.org

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