Did you hear about the new Food Scraps Recycling Program in Portage? Ten conveniently located lime green bins have been installed and are ready for your food scraps!
Collect your food scraps in a container that works for your home – a lidded bowl, compostable bag, countertop bin, or even a 5-gallon bucket. When you’re ready, drop off your scraps at one of ten conveniently located lime-green bins throughout the city. My Green Michigan collects the scraps every other Tuesday, turning your waste into valuable compost.
• Westfield Park: 4500 West Milham Avenue
• Harbor West Park: 3458 Summersong Path
• Marlow Street Cul-de-sac (near Haverhill Elementary)
• Portage Creek Bicentennial Park: 910 East Milham Avenue
• Lakeview Park: 9345 Portage Road
• Oakland Drive Park: 7600 Oakland Drive
• Ramona Park: 8600 South Sprinkle Road
• West Lake Nature Preserve: 9001 South Westnedge Avenue
• Schrier Park: 850 West Osterhout Avenue
• Lexington Green Park: 4750 Pittsford Street
Curious about the journey from scraps to soil? Visit mygreenmi.com for an in-depth look at the composting process. For more information, visit portagemi.gov/933 or call 329-4444. *This pilot program will run through December 2025, after which the city will evaluate the results and determine the future of the program.