PURPOSE
The City of Charlevoix Street Department oversees the day-to-day maintenance and cleaning of City streets, parks, and other City-owned properties. The Street Department also provides several services to residents, including brush pickup, chipping, weekly “spring cleanup” and fall leaf pickup. These services are paid for by the “refuse” portion of all tax bills.

BRUSH PICKUP

Brush pickup is routinely provided on city streets. In order to make this service efficient, it is asked that residents place grass clippings, leaves, and other decomposable material unbagged in a separate pile from tree branches and other woody material that requires chipping.

CITY CEMETARY

The Street Department is responsible for management and maintenance of the Brookside Cemetery and St. Marys Cemetery. Bob McGhee is the Sexton for the cemetery and can be reached at 547-3271.  Click here to download the cemetery rules and regulations.  Click here to download the current rate schedule.

GARBAGE COLLECTION

The city provides a pickup service for up to 2 cubic yards worth of household, “spring cleanup like” items every Monday. Do not place garbage, yard waste, rocks or concrete, car parts, or hazardous materials out for pickup. Place items at the curb anytime Sunday . Some acceptable materials include:

• Discarded toys
• Discarded clothing
• Household appliances (all freon and door locks must be removed from any refrigerator
  unit).
• Household furniture
• Car and pick-up tires (limited to 2 per pickup)
• Boards (max. 4 ft in length, secured in bundles)
• Remodeling refuse (if generated by homeowner – size limit enforced)
• Christmas trees

Any questions can be directed to Street Department Superintendent Pat Elliott at (231) 547-3276.