Battle Creek Storm Cleanup Update: What Residents Need to Know About Debris Removal

If your yard is still full of branches and storm debris, you are not alone. Many Battle Creek neighbors are dealing with the aftermath of recent severe weather, and the city has announced its plan to help get things back to normal.

Debris Removal Schedule

The City of Battle Creek Public Works Department has started collecting storm debris on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis.

Crews are working from north to south across the city, focusing on areas hardest hit by the storms.

Here is what you need to know:

• Place debris at the curb by 7 AM on your scheduled collection day
• Keep branches under 6 feet in length
• Separate yard waste from construction materials
• Do not block sidewalks or storm drains

What Gets Picked Up

City crews will collect tree branches, limbs, and organic yard debris.

They cannot take construction materials, treated wood, or anything with nails.

If you are not sure whether something qualifies, call the Public Works Department at battlecreekmi.gov/publicworks.

Drop-Off Option

If you miss the curbside pickup or want to clear your yard sooner, you can drop off debris at the City Compost Site on South Washington Avenue.

It is open Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 4 PM.

Just bring proof of residency, like a utility bill or driver's license.

Remember, your neighbors might still be cleaning up too. If you see someone who could use a hand, consider helping out.

That is what makes Battle Creek special.