Yard waste pickup City of Battle Creek residents ONLY. Place your items at the curb on your regular trash/recycling pickup day. Leaves and other yard waste should be placed in specially-marked containers and/or paper yard waste bags, the latter of which are available at most area grocery and hardware stores. Approved containers may be up to 32 gallons in size and should be clearly marked “yard waste only.” Each bag or container may not weigh more than 50 pounds. Residents also have the option of renting a 9…

Photo contest - Kalamazoo River Watershed Show off the beauty of the Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Rivers and their tributaries in Calhoun County! There will be cash prize winners in adult and student divisions. Photos may be displayed in the community and/or used in publications, like the annual community Water Partners calendar. Sponsored by the Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners.

Krazy for the Kazoo river cleanup Global Citizens’ River Conservation Day has grown into the first ever watershed-wide citizen cleanup of the Kalamazoo River and its tributaries. Growing out of the successful cleanup program conducted in the Battle Creek and Marshall areas the last few years, it is part of an international cleanup event stemming from the city of Battle Creek’s sister city relationship. Anyone from kids to the elderly can get involved. Get your Civic Club, Scout group, or church organization on board! Whole sc…