Clean-Up Days

The City of Walker Department of Public Works hosts Cleanup Days, an annual event held the first weekend of May. This event allows residents to drop off misc. household items, leaves/brush, old tires and more to be disposed of (proof of residency required).

Hours of Operation

Please note that hours are subject to change. 

WEEKDAYSTARTEND
Thursday8:00 AM6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM7:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM12:00 PM

 

Location

Drop off is located behind City Hall in our Department of Public Works yard as illustrated below. A sign will be posted along Remembrance Rd. NW indicating where to go. 

Route Map to DPW Yard


What costs can residents expect to pay? 

Waste and brush disposal can get expensive fast. In an effort to keep costs low, the City of Walker provides these services at discounted rates compared to other local waste facilities and service providers.

FEE SCHEDULE
Car/SUVCar/SUV (with trailer)TruckTruck 
(with trailer)		TireTire
(with rim)
Per visitPer visitPer visitPer visitEa.Ea.

 $5.00
 
$10.00


$10.00
$20.00
$5.00
$10.00

Payment via cash or check only! 

What items can residents drop off? 

ACCEPTABLENOT ACCEPTABLE
 
  • Wood, brush, leaves and grass clippings (must be loose or in recyclable paper bags)
  • Scrap metals
  • Mattresses
  • Old doors, windows and furniture
  • Small household appliances (toaster, blender, air fryer, etc.)
  • Large appliances (refrigerator coolant must be removed with a certificate)
  • Landscaping materials such as pavers, stone and brick
  • Untreated lumber, decking and fencing
 		 
  • Needles, syringes, lancets, epi-pens, or medical sharps
  • Prescriptions, OTC medications, vitamins, ointments etc.
  • Household chemicals
  • Auto fluids and other hazardous waste
  • Oil-based paints and stains
  • Solvents
  • Aerosols (spray paint, inhalers, etc.)
  • Pesticides, fertilizers, mercury thermostats/thermometers
  • Lithium/cadmium batteries
  • TVs and computer monitors
 
To dispose of the above items, please contact the Kent County Recycling Program at (616) 632-7920 or view this flyer for additional information.

 

Unfortunately, this page cannot list all accepted items. If the item you want to drop off is not explicitly listed and you have questions, please get in touch with the Department of Public Works by email or phone at (616) 791-6854.

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