Recyclable: Yes - real trees only

Preparation: Ornaments, lights, tinsel removed

Includes:

- Spruce

- Pine

- Fir

Curbside: Ionia on specific date

Drop-offs:

- Ionia Yard Waste

- Portland Yard Waste

- Belding Yard Waste

- Home Compost

Recyclable: Yes

Preparation: Only organic material

Includes:

- Leaves

- Branches

Curbside: Ionia on specific date

Drop-offs:

- Ionia Yard Waste

- Portland Yard Waste

- Belding Yard Waste

- Home Compost

Recyclable: Yes

Preparation: Compost

Composting Basics:

Choose a bin: Pick a location and container for your compost. 

Add materials: Alternate layers of browns and greens. Browns are carbon-rich materials like dry leaves and twigs, while greens are nitrogen-rich materials like grass clippings and fruit scraps. 

Water: Keep the pile damp, not wet. 

Turn: Turn the pile at least once a month to help with decomposition. 

Wait: Let the compost break down. 

Recyclable: Yes

Preparation: None

Includes:

- Clothes

- Towels

- Rags

- Sheets

Curbside: None

Drop-offs:

- Goodwill (recycles unusable textiles)

Recyclable: Yes

Preparation: Compost - must be free of chemicals

Includes:

- Paper Napkins

- Paper Towels

- Toilet Paper