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Tom Sikorski
Director of Public Services
Phone: (269) 651-2879


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Compost Site

The City compost site is located on the south side of Fawn River Road between S. Lakeview Avenue and S. Nottawa Street. The compost site only accepts leaves, grass clippings and brush. Materials must be removed from bags and other containers; a trash dumpster is available on site for disposal of bags. Compost and wood chips are usually available at the site free of charge.

Hours of Operation

April through October
Tuesday – Noon to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday – Noon to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday – 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

November (open through the Monday before Thanksgiving)
Tuesday – Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday – Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday – 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The compost site is also open on the first two (2) Saturdays in January to accept Christmas trees.

Access to the Site

City Residents
Residents of the City of Sturgis can access the compost site free of charge. When visiting the site they must present their driver's license with Sturgis address or other proof of City residence.

Other Residents
Residents not from the City of Sturgis must pay a non-refundable fee of $35.00 for a pass; they can obtain cards from the Clerk/Treasurer's Office at Sturgis City Hall. A pass is valid for the entire year (April to late November) and the cost is the same regardless of purchase date.  A new pass must be obtained each year.

Commercial Landscapers
The City also provides access to the compost site for commercial landscaping businesses. Landscaping businesses located in the City of Sturgis are charged $150.00 for access, non-City landscaping businesses are charged $250.00. This fee provides the landscaping business 24/7 access to the compost site for the year. A new key must be obtained each year.