194
Permit
$25-$75 typical
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$25-$75 typical
Max days
Variable
Authority
City of Kalamazoo Public Services Department (415 E Stockbridge Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49001). Road Commission of Kalamazoo County for outside city.
Portal
kalamazoocity.org permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
**Dumpster Permit / ROW Permit Public Services Dept** per **Kalamazoo City Code Ch 15A**. **Metal container ≥1 cubic yard ('bin' or 'dumpster') picked up mechanically requires permit + fee**. **NO collection within 300 ft of dwelling between 11pm-6am**. Bags must be approved by Kalamazoo County Health Dept + bright color (red/yellow/orange). **Containers must be watertight w/ tight-fitting lid if stored outside before collection**. Containers must show collector's name + phone. **Set out solid waste no earlier than 7am day before** regularly scheduled monthly collection (or 3pm if monthly). NEVER on improved/traveled roadway. Substandard bin removal/modification (Sept 2 1977 schools, Dec 31 1977 elsewhere). **Kalamazoo Charter Township separate rules**: brush ≤4ft x 2", paper yard bags only, no plastic, ≤50 lbs. **WMU + Kalamazoo College**. Bell's Brewery. Pharmaceutical heritage (Pfizer, Stryker). Kalamazoo + Portage = primary cities. Kalamazoo County. MI EGLE.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
Local-dependent
Special rules
Pharmaceutical waste handled separately.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Michigan bans: Yard waste (with WTE exceptions), liquid waste, beverage containers (deposit), used oil, lead-acid batteries, whole tires (processed). Fewer landfill bans than most states. NO e-waste ban.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against ecode360.com Code Ch 15A + Kalamazoo Charter Township page.
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