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

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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.

Storm debris pickup complete; curbside yard waste pickup starts 4/3

It is officially spring in the city, and that means the start of curbside yard waste pickup, the week of April 3.

We had promoted a different start date (April 10), but that was incorrect, and neighbors can start placing their items April 3. The yard waste...

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3/24/2023 UPDATE: Suspect identified as 22-year-old Jamon Taylor in attempted shooting Wednesday

3/24/2023 UPDATE: The suspect in this case has been identified as 22-year-old Jamon Taylor. He was arraigned yesterday, Thursday, March 23, in Calhoun County court on the charge of attempted murder and remains in jail.

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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...

Lift station installation and sewer main replacement project begin on Sisson Avenue Wednesday

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City contractors began a months-long project to install a lift station and to replace the sewer main on Sisson Avenue Wednesday, March 22.

The work will impact the entire length of Sisson Avenue, from Riverside Drive to the ...

Power line work to cause temporary Battle Creek Linear Path closures, detours through April

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City contractors will be working on overhead power lines along Battle Creek Linear Path, resulting in temporary closures and detours of two sections of the path, from now through early April.

The specific Battle Creek Linear...

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....