Category: Collection Guidelines
The Waste We Don’t Want
Posted on: February 8, 2018
Updated: 7/28/21 If you’re a Granger customer, you’ve seen our Waste Acceptance Guidelines on multiple occasions. We publish them at least annually to remind customers what shouldn’t go in the trash. If you’ve ever wondered why some of these items are prohibited or what you can do with them instead, please keep reading. Open, empty... Continue reading
Ask Curby: Can I Throw Away Broken Glass?
Posted on: November 10, 2017
Dear Captain CurbySM: I was looking for something in the attic the other day and found some broken pieces of window glass. Is it ok to throw them away in my Curby cart? Should I try to recycle them? Brian P. Jackson Dear Brian: Thanks for asking. Our biggest concern when it comes to throwing... Continue reading
What You Need to Know about Renting a Container
Posted on: October 26, 2017
Most of the time, your Curby cart or bags work just fine, but once in a while, you may have a bit too much trash for that to be practical. Like cleaning out your basement for the first time in 20 years or replacing that leaky roof. For situations like these, if you don’t have... Continue reading
What Happens When You Don’t Break Down Cardboard
Posted on: July 27, 2017
Picture this: You’re getting ready to take your recycling to the drop-off center. You want to recycle in the most environmentally friendly way possible, so you’ve saved your recycling up in your garage for several weeks. Now you’re taking the opportunity to recycle it on your way to an appointment, when you’re going to drive right... Continue reading
What You Should Know about Winter Trash Collection
Posted on: January 27, 2017
Winter usually means quite a bit of snow and ice. Sometimes it means 60 degrees and raining, but that’s Michigan for you! Our goal is to provide outstanding service to all our customers, regardless of the weather and road conditions. The reality is that some days, we just won’t be able to meet that goal... Continue reading
Trash Talk: Here’s the Scoop on the Automated Side Load (ASL) Truck
Posted on: July 25, 2016
Let’s get this out of the way first: What is an Automated Side Load (ASL)? Chances are you have seen one of our automated side load trucks around town, possibly even in your neighborhood. Unlike the typical rear-load truck we use...