The City of Three Rivers will not be conducting a spring clean up this year. The funds for that were expended last year for the fall pick up and the summer storm clean up. It is against City Ordinance to place yard waste or debris in the street or the terrace area between the street and the sidewalk. Residents must make their own arrangements to dispose of yard waste, limbs and brush. The City’s compost area at 1015 South Lincoln Avenue will be open from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM weekdays, Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Thank you for your cooperation.

In 2007, the City of Three Rivers accepted a one-year grant from St. Joseph County for curbside recycling.  The City chose not to continue the program in 2008 because it would be an additional tax levy on residents.  Residents who wish to recycle may utilize Westside Landfill's drop off location on Saturday mornings or hire a private firm to pick up the recyclables.  We currently know that Michiana Recycling and Disposal offers weekly curside recycling for trash customers for $1 per month.  Michiana's phone number is 800-722-9710.

We would like to thank Republic Waste Services for the great job that they did with curbside recycling.  It is important that we return the recycle bins to them.  Citizens can drop them off at City Hall or at the DPS facility at 1015 South Lincoln Avenue during business hours.  Another option is to leave your empty bin at the curbside on Friday, February 22nd, and Republic will be around to pick it up.  Thank you for your cooperation in this matter!

Monday through Friday hours are 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m

The composting site ONLY accepts leaves, grass clipping, wood chips, brush, and garden waste. 

The service will remain at NO COST to residents of the City of Three Rivers, but you must provide a valid Michigan drivers license or ID card.  For property owners that live outside of the City, please bring a copy of you latest tax bill.  Businesses located within the City limits will be allowed to utilize the facility at no charge with a current letter from the business designating an employee to accompany each load.

Non-residents will be allowed to utilize the facility; however, a fee will be charged.  Tickets for non-resident and commercial users will be available at City Hall during normal hours of operation.  No money will be accepted at the site.  The cost will be $6.00 per cubic yard of material (one cubic yard minimum).  The compost attendant will verify the materials are appropriate for dumping and the size or amount of the load.

Businesses working for the City of Three Rivers under contract will allowed to dump materials at no charge.  Commercial lawn care and tree trimming services will pay the standard fee.

Unauthorized users will face fines imposed by the City of Three Rivers and / or prosecution.  This includes dumping materials after hours and leaving unacceptable materials.

Open Monday thru Friday 11 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The site will be closed on all Holidays and City Holidays and will be under surveillance during off-hours.

If you have any questions, please call the Department of Public Services at 273-1845.