2012
TOLL FREE: 877-609-6753
ARGENTINE TOWNSHIP
RECYCLE AND COMPOST SCHEDULE
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***BOLD & UNDERLINED NUMBER INDICATES DAYS OF RECYCLE PICKUP FOR ALL RESIDENTS. ***
*** SHADED AREA INDICATES WEEKS OF COMPOST PICKUP. ***
*** THE SQUARE INDICATES A HOLIDAY, WHICH SERVICE WILL BE ONE DAY DELAYED. ***
If a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday your scheduled pickup day will not change even if the holiday is observed nationally on Monday.
ARGENTINE TOWNSHIP
Please have your Trash, Compost, & Recycling out by 7:00 a.m. on your service day.
Serving the Communities We Live In
1606 E. WEBSTER RD., FLINT, MI 48505
http://www.richfieldmanagement.com
Toll Free: 1-877-609-6753
2012 GENERAL INFORMATION
RECYCLE AND COMPOST PICKUP IS PROVIDED BI-WEEKLY PER SCHEDULE. (See
Calendar). If a holiday falls on or before your scheduled day, the week (Mon.-Fri.), pickup will be one
(1) day later than normal. If a holiday falls on a weekend, Sat. or Sun. your scheduled pickup day will not
change. OBSERVED HOLIDAYS ARE: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
All materials should be set at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled day of pickup. Containers should
not weigh more than fifty (50) pounds each. For those with special pickup needs contact your Township
Office.
UNACCEPTABLE MATERIAL: Tires, concrete, fencing, and contractor generated materials; free liquids
(paints, pesticides), car parts, and appliances containing Freon; fluorescent bulbs (in excess of seven per
household), car batteries.
COMPOST/YARD WASTE INFORMATION
Yard waste collection is from April 2nd through end of November 30th. Place yard wastes in brown yard
waste bags or in plastic 30-gallon containers clearly marked “X” facing the street. Branches are to be no
more than two (2) inches in diameter must be tied in bundles, nothing longer than four (4) feet in length.
Bundles and containers must weigh less than 50 pounds. No tree stumps or trunks are accepted. No
compost will be accepted in plastic bags.
RECYCLABLE ITEMS
Recycling bins are available by calling your Township Hall 810-735-5050.
For a replacement bin you must bring your damaged bin back to the Township.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO SORT RECYCLABLE ITEMS
NEWSPAPER – Place newspapers, phone books, magazines & glossy newspaper inserts in brown paper
bags or bundle and tie with string
CARDBOARD - Clean corrugated cardboard must be bundled and tied in two (2) foot squares, not
exceeding a thickness of one (1) foot.
PLASTIC - #1 through #7 plastics should be rinsed clean with the cap removed. No motor oil, anti-freeze,
or cooking oil containers please.
CANS – Clean tin and aluminum cans. These items may be flattened to conserve space in your container.
GLASS- Only clear empty glass. The glass must be rinsed out.
Landfill Privileges
With proof of residence Township residents are permitted one time per month *(1) free dump at Richfield
Landfill located at 11145 E Mt. Morris Rd., Davison, MI (810) 631-2321. No dump pass required. Hours
are Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Unacceptable material (as listed above) will not be
accepted. *2.5 yards = (1 full size pickup box water level to top sides).