Compost & yard waste siteVerified October 2026

Saginaw Township Compost Facility

You will find Saginaw Township Compost Facility in Saginaw, MI. It is a compost and yard waste site in Saginaw County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: yard waste & brush. It is one of 11 drop-off sites we list in Saginaw County.

Address	5790 W. Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI 48638 Directions
County	Saginaw County, MI
Phone	(989) 791-9800
Website	saginawtownship.org
Hours	Sat-Sun: 9 am to 3 pm Open weekends only on 2026 season dates: Apr 4-May 31, Jun 20-21, Jul 18-19, Aug 15-16, and Sep 5-Nov 29.
Fees	Not published. Charges at sites like this usually depend on weight and vehicle size.
Who can use it	Residents only
Access	Government-operated drop-off
Accepts	Yard waste & brush
Not accepted	anything larger than 6 inches in diameter

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: saginawtownship.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Saginaw County

Curbside yard waste collection in the City of Saginaw runs on each household's regular service day from April 6 (2026), in paper bags or 20-35 gallon cans with a yard waste sticker, each under 50 pounds. Brush is limited to one bundle per week, cut to 3 by 4 feet and tied, set out with the trash. Source

Before you go

Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.

Other compost and yard waste sites nearby

City of Saginaw Public Services Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site

1435 S Washington Ave, Saginaw · 4.3 mi · (989) 759-1210
City of Bay City Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site

614 River Road, Bay City · 12 mi · (248) 894-8317
Salzburg Landscape Supply Compost & yard waste site

2610 Salzburg Rd, Freeland · 14 mi · (989) 496-2335
Bay City Parks and Recycling Compost & yard waste site

800 S Water St, Bay City · 14 mi · (989) 894-8314
Breckenridge Village Compost & yard waste site

104 E Saginaw St, Breckenridge · 22 mi · (989) 842-3109

Dumps for household trash nearby

Peoples Landfill INC Landfill

4143 East Rathbun Road, Birch Run · 12 mi · (810) 639-3328
Bay City Transfer Station Transfer station

2900 N Water St, Bay City · 16 mi
City of Midland Sanitary LF Landfill Landfill

4311 East Ashman Street, Midland · 17 mi

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Mid Michigan Waste Authority Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

2063 S. Miller Rd., Saginaw · 2.1 mi · (989) 781-9555

Yard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Midland County Health Department Household Hazardous Waste Facility Hazardous waste drop-off

220 W Ellsworth, Midland · 18 mi · (989) 832-6679

More in Saginaw County

All 11 drop-off sites in Saginaw County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Yard waste · Scrap metal · Michigan

Frequently asked questions

Where is Saginaw Township Compost Facility?

5790 W. Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI 48638. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.

What can I drop off at Saginaw Township Compost Facility?

Saginaw Township Compost Facility is listed for yard waste & brush. Not accepted: anything larger than 6 inches in diameter.

Can non-residents use Saginaw Township Compost Facility?

No, it is for residents only.

When is Saginaw Township Compost Facility open?

Sat-Sun: 9 am to 3 pm. Open weekends only on 2026 season dates: Apr 4-May 31, Jun 20-21, Jul 18-19, Aug 15-16, and Sep 5-Nov 29..

What other compost and yard waste sites are near Saginaw Township Compost Facility?

City of Saginaw Public Services Compost Facility in Saginaw (4.3 mi), City of Bay City Compost Facility in Bay City (12 mi) and Salzburg Landscape Supply in Freeland (14 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Saginaw?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Mid Michigan Waste Authority, about 2.1 miles away.

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