Figuring out what the city takes. Waiting for pickup day. Calling around for quotes. It’s a lot to sort out for something you’re ready to be done with.
Standard sofa$79First item example Before applicable tax
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Your place. One easy pickup plan.
A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.
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Book before you bring it out.
Your items can still be inside when you book. Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.
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Choose a clear outdoor spot.
You arrange any carrying out of your home or down interior stairs. Keep entrances, sidewalks and shared access clear. We handle loading and haul-away from outside.
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Show us where to find it.
Add a photo and clear location notes. Contact us before booking if a gate, building rule or restricted access window needs an arrangement.
At a house: outside, accessible and easy to identify.At an apartment: an approved outdoor spot with shared access clear.
Access needs an arrangement?
Check any building or shared-area rules. Contact us before booking if access is limited to particular hours.
City collection WM collects one curbside bulk item each week at no additional fee, and the annual Spring Cleanup also takes furniture away from the curb. No charge. Portage residential curbside customers on the City's WM contract, limited to one bulk item each week.
City collection Spring Cleanup names bed springs and mattresses among the items it collects at the curb. No charge. Portage residential addresses, taken either as the weekly bulk item through WM or during the annual Spring Cleanup collection.
City collection Washers, dryers, stoves and water heaters are collected at the curb, while refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers are excluded from both the cart and the Spring Cleanup. No charge. Portage residential addresses for appliances on the accepted list, limited to one bulk item per week on the City contract.
City collection Spring Cleanup collects other household items that are bundled, bagged or boxed into parcels under 50 pounds. No charge. Portage residential addresses, collected once per zone during the annual Spring Cleanup program.
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Portage works with a single hauler, WM, for curbside collection: weekly trash, every-other-week recycling and seasonal yard waste. Recycling is funded by a voter-approved millage rather than a separate bill, while trash and yard waste arrive as WM bills. Since March 1, 2026 residents can also schedule one curbside bulk item each week at no additional fee, and once a year the City runs a Spring Cleanup collection that takes furniture, appliances, mattresses and bagged household items from the curb.
WM collects one curbside bulk item each week at no additional fee, and the annual Spring Cleanup also takes furniture away from the curb.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Portage residential curbside customers on the City's WM contract, limited to one bulk item each week.
When & how
Call WM at (877) 814-2328 before your weekly trash collection day. The residential waste page asks for at least 24 hours of notice and the Spring Cleanup page says at least 48 hours, so confirm the cut-off when you call.
Get it ready
Set the item at the curb on your collection day. During Spring Cleanup keep trash and metal in separate piles and bundle loose household items into parcels under 50 pounds.
Washers, dryers, stoves and water heaters are collected at the curb, while refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers are excluded from both the cart and the Spring Cleanup.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Portage residential addresses for appliances on the accepted list, limited to one bulk item per week on the City contract.
When & how
Schedule the weekly bulk item pickup with WM at (877) 814-2328, or set the appliance out during the Spring Cleanup window, which ran April 27 to May 29 in 2026.
Get it ready
Drain fuel and oil from lawn and yard equipment before setting it out, and keep appliances out of the household trash cart.
Electronic waste is excluded from the household cart and televisions, computers and monitors are on the Spring Cleanup exclusion list, so the County Household Hazardous Waste Center is the local route.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Kalamazoo County residents except Climax Township. An appointment is required before bringing materials.
When & how
Call (269) 383-8742 to schedule an appointment, then deliver the electronics during the Center's open hours.
Get it ready
Keep electronics out of the household cart and out of the Spring Cleanup pile.
Weekly yard waste collection runs from April 1 through November 30 with a 96-gallon cart, and the City also runs a quarterly curbside brush collection plus announced brush drop-off days.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Portage resident addresses for the quarterly curbside brush collection. The weekly yard waste cart is a separate service billed annually to residents by WM.
When & how
Yard waste carts go out on your collection day from April 1 to November 30. Brush is collected once per quarter by zone; the 2026 fall collection ran the weeks of September 28, October 5, October 12 and October 19.
Get it ready
Place brush at the curb by 7 a.m. on the Monday your zone is scheduled. Branches should be between 4 and 6 feet long and less than 3 inches in diameter, and one paper yard waste bag may sit outside the cart.
Construction waste is excluded from the household cart, and Spring Cleanup does not take broken concrete, scrap building materials, wood fences or decking, railroad ties or landscape timbers.
City cost & eligibility
The City pages do not publish a curbside or drop-off route for construction debris, so confirm the current option with the Department of Public Works at (269) 329-4444.
When & how
There is no curbside collection for this material, and the City advises residents to dispose of non-collectable items properly rather than setting them out.
Get it ready
Keep construction debris out of the household cart and off the Spring Cleanup pile.
Exercise machines are handled as large household items: one item each week through the WM bulk pickup, or at the curb during Spring Cleanup when the pieces can be bundled under 50 pounds.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Portage residential addresses, one bulk item per week on the City contract.
When & how
Call WM at (877) 814-2328 before your weekly trash collection day, or set the machine out during the Spring Cleanup window.
Get it ready
Bundle, bag or box loose parts into parcels under 50 pounds for Spring Cleanup.
Trash, recycling and yard waste carts go out on your scheduled collection day, and the City asks that Spring Cleanup loads and quarterly brush be at the curb by 7 a.m. so crews can clear each zone in a single pass.
The household cart takes everyday trash only. Construction waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste, medical waste and electronic waste do not belong in it.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Households with one large item such as a sofa, mattress or appliance that does not fit the regular cart.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Portage residential curbside customers on the City's WM contract, one item each week.
Arrange it
Call WM at (877) 814-2328 before your weekly trash collection day and set the item at the curb on your collection day.
One item each week. Tires, construction and demolition debris, paint and chemicals, large auto parts, and televisions, computers and monitors are not part of this service.
Households clearing out furniture, appliances, mattresses, carpet or bundled household items in one pass.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Portage residential addresses, collected once per zone during the Spring Cleanup program.
Arrange it
Place items at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled pickup date. Separate trash and metal, roll carpet into lengths of six feet or less under 50 pounds, and bundle other household items into parcels under 50 pounds.
Brush and leaves, household garbage, tires, televisions and computers, refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers, paint and chemicals, sand, gravel and sod, broken concrete, demolition and construction materials, railroad ties and landscape timbers, wood fences and decking, gas and fuel containers, and large auto parts are not collected.
Households with loose brush and branches from their own yard work.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Portage resident addresses on a public street, collected once per quarter by zone.
Arrange it
Place brush at the curb by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your zone's collection week, with branches between 4 and 6 feet long and less than 3 inches in diameter.
Brush from a tree with a trunk greater than 4 inches, debris from professional tree removal, firewood, lumber, timber, building materials, railroad ties, roots, stumps, vines, grass clippings, leaves, flowers, weeds and garden material are not collected. The program does not serve commercial sites, churches, schools or private streets.
Household hazardous materials plus electronics such as laptops and televisions
Free for Kalamazoo County residents except Climax Township, and for residents of participating communities. An appointment is required before bringing materials, and payment for fee based users is due at the time of service.
Tuesday and Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday noon to 6 p.m., and the second Saturday of the month 8 a.m. to noon except in August and September.
No charge. Kalamazoo County residents except Climax Township, plus residents of participating communities. Residents of non-participating municipalities pay a participation fee plus the cost of disposal.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
How do I schedule the weekly bulk item pickup?+
Call WM at (877) 814-2328 before your weekly trash collection day. The City's residential waste page asks for at least 24 hours of notice and the Spring Cleanup page says at least 48 hours, so confirm the cut-off when you call. The pickup carries no additional fee and is limited to one item each week.Official guidance
Should metal go out in a separate pile?+
Yes. During the Spring Cleanup program the City asks residents to separate trash and metal at the curb so the metal can be handled separately from the rest of the load.Official guidance
Are washers, dryers and stoves collected at the curb?+
Yes. Spring Cleanup lists appliances including washers, dryers, stoves and water heaters, and the weekly bulk item pickup can take one appliance at a time.Official guidance
Will the City take a refrigerator or an air conditioner at the curb?+
No. Refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers are excluded from Spring Cleanup and from the household trash cart. The City pages do not name a curbside route for them, so call the Department of Public Works at (269) 329-4444 to confirm where they can go.Official guidance
Does Portage collect mattresses at the curb?+
Spring Cleanup lists bed springs and mattresses among the items it collects. The weekly bulk pickup is limited to one large item, and the City names furniture and appliances, so tell WM at (877) 814-2328 that the item is a mattress when you schedule.Official guidance
Can a television or a computer go in the household trash?+
No. Electronic waste is excluded from the trash cart, and televisions, computers and monitors also appear on the Spring Cleanup list of items that will not be collected.Official guidance
Where can I take electronics in Kalamazoo County?+
The Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center at 1301 Lamont Ave. in Kalamazoo accepts electronics such as laptops and televisions. An appointment is required, the service is free for Kalamazoo County residents except Climax Township, and scheduling is handled at (269) 383-8742.Official guidance
Who collects trash and recycling in Portage?+
The City contracts with WM for weekly trash and every-other-week recycling. Trash is billed quarterly to residents by WM, and recycling is paid for through property taxes under a voter-approved millage.Official guidance
Where do I take items Portage will not collect?+
Tires, construction and demolition debris, large auto parts, paint and chemicals cannot go in the cart and are not part of Spring Cleanup. The Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center takes chemicals and electronics by appointment, and for the remaining items confirm the current route with the Department of Public Works at (269) 329-4444.Official guidance
