Utilities

1. Where can I dispose of leaves and tree trimmings?
2. Who is responsible for repairing roads?
3. Who is responsible for snow removal?
4. Who do I call if there is a water main break in the street?
5. How often are water and sewer bills mailed?
6. Where can I get information on how to recycle properly?
7. Who provides rubbish collection services?
8. How do I prepare "bulk rubbish" for pickup?
9. What do we do with the old garbage cans and recycling bins?
10. Where can I recycle hazardous materials such as batteries and flammables? 

1. Where can I dispose of leaves and tree trimmings?
   Leaves and grass clippings must be placed in brown paper composting bags or in a trash container with handles that is clearly marked "yard waste". Labels are available at the Township Administration Building in the Utilities Office. Yard waste containers must be set at least two feet away from other containers. Yard waste is collected weekly between April 1st and December 15th of each year.
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2. Who is responsible for repairing roads?
   Public roads in the Township are the responsibility of the Washtenaw County Road Commission.
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3. Who is responsible for snow removal?
   The Washtenaw County Road Commission is responsible for winter maintenance on county roads. This includes applying salt and sand as well as plowing snow on roadways and shoulders.
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4. Who do I call if there is a water main break in the street?
   In case of water emergencies after business hours, please call (734) 822-2110.
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5. How often are water and sewer bills mailed?
   Billings for water and sewer services are sent every three months for residential customers and every month for commercial customers. Bills can be paid in person, by mail, by use of the drop box, or by signing up for automatic debit.
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6. Where can I get information on how to recycle properly?
   Brochures on proper recycling are given to residents when a new account is started with Utilities for rubbish services or you can click on the Rubbish link to this website to view more information.Questions on recycling can be forwarded to the Pittsfield Township Utilities Department at (734) 822-3105.
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7. Who provides rubbish collection services?
   Residential Rubbish and recycling services are provided by Allied Waste Services through a subscription service and are billed to participating residents on a quarterly basis. Rubbish bills can be paid at the Treasurer's Office.
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8. How do I prepare "bulk rubbish" for pickup?
   Bulk rubbish includes tree branches, six inches in diameter or less, hedge clippings, cardboard containers, or other bulk refuse. These must be securely tied in bundles no greater than forty-eight inches long by eighteen inches in diameter, and weighing no more than 60 pounds.
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9. What do we do with the old garbage cans and recycling bins?
   The old garbage cans can be used as yard waste containers as long as you put a yard waste label on it.  These labels are available at the Township Hall. If you do not want to use it as a yard waste contaner you can put it in the 95 gallon garbage container and then put your garbage in and they will take it away. The recycle bins can be used for something else if you would like or you can put them in the recycle cart and it will be recycled.
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10. Where can I recycle hazardous materials such as batteries and flammables?
    The Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Center is a permanent drop-off site where residents can safely dispose of household hazardous wastes. All services are provided free of charge. For more information call (734) 222-6874 or the information line at (734) 222-3950.
    
    
    The Ann Arbor Drop-Off Station accepts car batteries, tires and most non-contaminated automotive fluids. They can be reached at 971-7400. More information on recycling can be obtained by visiting the Washtenaw County website at www.co.washtenaw.mi.us.
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