See the 2023 recycling calendar!

More information on City of Battle Creek trash and recycling pickup.

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State of the Community replays

Would you rather watch on AccessVision? It will broadcast on channel 17/917 or channel 100 on AT&T at the following times. You can also watch at the Live 17 tab at accessvision.tv.

• 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3
• 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8
• 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Fe...

Winter is here!

Follow us on Facebook or Nextdoor? Watch for our Snowtifications this winter - tips and reminders to help the Michigan winter go smoothly for all.

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Trash Hauler Updates

The city’s current contract for trash, recycling, bulk, and yard waste curbside pickup is due to expire at the end of March 2021.

Snowtifications

This winter, we’re bringing you snow operations tips and updates. Follow along with us on Facebook and Nextdoor, and click the link below for FAQs.

Transit Information

We know the coronavirus pandemic has caused concern, anxiety, and many community changes. The city team is doing all we can to help prevent the spread.

Trash Hauler Updates

The city’s current contract for trash, recycling, bulk, and yard waste curbside pickup is due to expire at the end of March 2021.

Snowtifications

This winter, we’re bringing you snow operations tips and updates. Follow along with us on Facebook and Nextdoor, and click the link below for FAQs.

Transit Information

We know the coronavirus pandemic has caused concern, anxiety, and many community changes. The city team is doing all we can to help prevent the spread.

Que the Creek to feature local restaurants, start-up pit masters

The Que the Creek BBQ Festival is back for its third year, featuring barbecue from local restaurants and start-up pit masters.

This family-friendly event will feature BBQ vendors, live music, yard games, craft drinks, and more, all at Kellogg Arena this Sa...

An Update to Public Meeting Livestreaming Coverage

Happy New Year, neighbors!

The City of Battle Creek Communications team would like to share an update about some changes to our coverage of the city’s public meetings.

As of Jan. 1, 2023, we have transitioned to ONLY livestream City Commission meetings (bot...

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BCPD shares tips on how neighbors can avoid online and over-the-phone scams

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Battle Creek Police have noticed an uptick in the number of online and over-the-phone scams recently.

In order to help prevent neighbors from falling victim to some of these scams, BCPD would like to share the following tips...

Get more BCPD news on Nextdoor

We know it has become difficult for neighbors to connect with, get information from, and engage with us on Facebook, due to continuous, repetitive dialogue on one issue. 

This makes the page unproductive as a tool, so we have removed it. This coul...

See something? Say something to BCPD.

The Battle Creek Police Department wants you to know that officers are ready to respond when you see something that looks out of the ordinary or suspicious. Community members who are informed and alert play a critical role in helping law enforcement agenc...

Request a BCPD patch

We often receive requests from individuals who would like a patch from the Battle Creek Police Department. If you would like to request our patch, please send $2 -- cash or money order -- to the BCPD, 34 N. Division St., Battle Creek, MI 49014. Please inc...

Countywide public transit pilot

Starting March 8, 2021, neighbors could travel across Calhoun County in a year-long, public transportation pilot program. You will use the BCGo Calhoun County smartphone app to book a ride with as little as 30 minutes notice; you can also call for a ride....