The township has year-round recycling services, in association with the Ottawa Sandusky Seneca (OSS) Solid Waste District. Dumpsters remain parked full-time at the corner of State Route 53 and Little Portage East Road. This facility may be used to dispose of recyclable items. Recycling containers are provided at the township maintenance complex for the use of township residents. The containers are availale daily from dawn until dusk. Acceptable Recyclable Materials: Aluminum, cartons, cardboard, glass bottles, magazines, newspaper, office paper, paperboard, plastics #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, & #7, steel cans. Styrofoam is not recyclable! Plastic bags, INCLUDING TRASH BAGS are not acceptable at the township recycle bins. A list of items which may be disposed of is posted at the site. For more information about recycling go to:

OSS Solid Waste District

Each year the township provides an opportunity for township residents to get rid of accumulated trash. Dumpsters are brought to the parking lot at the township hall. Citizens may bring items, including metals and scrap lumber, to the site. This service is free of charge. It is usually held on a weekend in mid-autumn.

Bay Township Trash Clean-up Dates:

Saturday May 3rd & Sunday May 4th

Saturday Hours: 8 AM - 3 PM

Sunday Hours: 9 AM - 12 PM

Saturday September 6th & Sunday September 7th

Saturday Hours: 8 AM - 3 PM

Sunday Hours: 9 AM - 12 PM

Township trustees and employees are on hand to assist with disposing of the trash. Front-end loaders are used to lift large items into the dumpsters. Hazardous wastes, tires and commercial building materials are not accepted.