As the spring season approaches, the City of Portage is gearing up for its annual Spring Cleanup Program, offering residents the opportunity to declutter and dispose of unwanted household materials conveniently. The program will begin on Monday, April 1, and will run through Thursday, May 2.
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this initiative by placing eligible items at the curbside for pickup. To ensure collection, items must be placed at the curb by 7 AM on the scheduled pickup date, but not more than three days before. Visit portagemi.gov/283 to view collection dates for each neighborhood zone.
Please note the following guidelines:
- Collection occurs only once in each neighborhood zone.
- Accepted items include household clutter such as furniture and appliances (no electronics). A comprehensive list of accepted items can be found at portagemi.gov/283.
- Residents are asked to bundle, bag, or box items in parcels less than 50 pounds.
- It is important to separate trash and metal items at the curb to facilitate efficient collection.
- Parents are urged to ensure the safety of children's toys that may inadvertently be placed at the curb.
- The program is exclusively for residential purposes and does not extend to commercial establishments, churches, schools, or private streets.
- The City of Portage assumes no responsibility for items removed from the curbside by private parties.
For assistance, please contact the Department of Public Works at (269) 329-4444.