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Spring 2026 Cleanup Day
Cascade’s Biannual Cleanup Day returns Saturday, May 2 (8 am –12 pm) at Cascade Recreation Park, 3810 Thornapple River Dr SE.
Gates close at noon, so arrive early. Follow the signage on site. Proof of Cascade Township residency is required (ID or bill).
Please Note
• This event is for nonhazardous household waste only, such as appliances, electronics, paint (open and dried), scrap metal, and paper for shredding.
• No batteries, tires, yard waste, or hazardous waste will be accepted.
On-Site Services
• Arrowaste Services will be on-site for general trash and junk, large and small appliances and scrap metal.
• Valley City Electronic Recycling will be on-site for computers, televisions, small appliances, cell phones, and other electronics.
• Shred-It will be on hand to securely destroy and recycle paper documents.
All services are subject to availability, so monitor this page – or call 616-949-1500 - as the date nears for up-to-date information. For more information on hazardous waste disposal, please visit www.reimaginetrash.org.
Spring 2026 Yard Waste Disposal Services
Bagged Yard Waste Pickup
Bagged yard waste pickup will once again be offered in the restricted burn area (generally the area west of Buttrick Avenue and north of I-96) every Monday from April 13 through May 11.
Important Update for 2026
Yard waste tags will be a different color this year. Tags from last year will NOT be accepted. New tags can be picked up at the Township Office. Only yard waste with new tags will be picked up.
General Requirements
• This service is only available to residents in the restricted burn area, generally west of Buttrick Ave and north of I-96. View map: bit.ly/CT-burn-area.
• Tags are available 7 am to 4 pm Mondays through Thursdays and 8 am to 12 pm Fridays at the Cascade Township Office, 5920 Tahoe Drive SE. Residents are limited to 20 tags. If you have tags from last year, you must exchange them for a new color this year.
• Place yard waste near the curb by midnight on Sunday.
• Bags of yard waste and bundles of branches MUST be tagged for collection. Bags and bundles must weigh less than 30 pounds each to be picked up. Please do NOT include grass clippings, dirt, sod, cement, sand, rocks, or pet waste.
• Branches and stumps cannot exceed one inch in diameter and four feet in length.
• For more information, call (616) 949-1500.
Yard Waste Dumpsters
Dumpsters will be available for yard waste disposal from April 13 through May 11. The dumpsters will be located behind Fire Station 2, 2990 Buttrick Ave. SE.
Please Note
The dumpsters are top load and yard waste needs to be carried up a small set of stairs to be dumped. Employees are not available to help dump yard waste.
All services subject to availability. Please check here close to the day of service to ensure the program you wish to utilize is available. For questions, please call Cascade Township at (616) 949-1500.
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Due to the expansion of hours of operation at its SafeChem drop-off locations, the Kent County Department of Public Works is no longer hosting on-site community hazardous waste disposal programs. Instead, Kent County offers five disposal sites with varied hours and days operation around the County.
The nearest dropoff location to Cascade Township is in Kentwood at 5068 Breton SE. This location is open Tuesdays from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm.
To learn more about the hazardous waste disposal program at Kent County DPW, including hours of operation at their five Kent County drop-off sites, please visit their webpage at www.reimaginetrash.org/safehomes/safechem
MORE INFORMATION: Please call Kent County DPW for additional information or for directions on large loads (greater than six boxes), items larger than a 5-gallon bucket. They can be reached at 616-632-7941 or at safehomes@kentcountymi.gov.
Bagged Garlic Mustard Drop Off
A collection dumpster for garlic mustard will be available in the back of the Cascade Township Fire Station #2 (2990 Buttrick SE, Ada MI 49301) from April 14 through June 1.
Place pulled plants in garbage bags – garlic mustard seeds are just slightly larger than poppy seeds and can be viable for up to 10 years.
Volunteer Pulls
Join Cascade in eradicating garlic mustard from Township parks! Pulls are planned for every Saturday at various Cascade properties beginning April 5-May 31. To register, email volunteer@cascadetwp.com or call 616-481-3578.
About Garlic Mustard
Garlic mustard is a highly invasive plant that stays green all year long. It has the odor of garlic when crushed. The young rosette (cluster of leaves) grows close to the ground. The adult plants grow upright with a white, four-petal flower at the end of the stalk.
Impacts
- Out-competes or prevents native plants and trees from growing.
- One plant can produce more than 3,000 seeds
- Seeds can remain viable in the soil for 10 years or more.
Prevent Future Spread
- Monitor your property carefully and frequently for new infestations. (Removing one or two plants before they go to seed is much easier than removing hundreds of plants later.)
- Clean shoes, plant cuffs, and equipment thoroughly after walking or working in an infested area.
Suggested Control
Hand removal is best achieved before the plant has gone to seed. When soil is moist, grasp low and firmly on the plant. Tug gently until the main root loosens and the ENTIRE plant pulls out.
Pulled plants should be bagged and placed in regular trash. DO NOT COMPOST!
Christmas Tree Recycling
From December 26 through January 11, you may bring your Christmas tree to Fire Station #2 (Buttrick and 30th Street) to be recycled. Trees may be brought from dawn to dusk. Please remove all tinsel, decorations, lights, plastic wrapping, bags and other items from the tree. Trees will go through the chipper. Follow the signs for exact drop off location.
Please limit this to Christmas trees only.
Thank you!
Toys for Tots Program
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Cascade Charter Township is accepting new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation November 18 through December 13 at the Township Office, located at 5920 Tahoe Drive.