Escanaba Public Works Adjusts Garbage Pickup, Outlines Plowing Priorities

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The Escanaba Department of Public Works has rescheduled Monday's garbage collection due to projected snow accumulation over the weekend. The city is responsible for plowing approximately 82 miles of roads and 15 miles of bike paths, with the highest priority being keeping major streets open for emergency services and essential travel. Residential streets, local roads, and alleys will not be cleared until major streets have been completed, and bike paths will only be plowed after all roadways and alleys are accessible and safe.

Why it matters

This announcement from the Escanaba Public Works department is important for residents to be aware of, as it outlines the city's snow removal priorities and how it will impact garbage collection and access to residential areas and bike paths during the upcoming winter storm.

The details

The adjusted garbage collection schedule for the week of March 16-20 is as follows: Monday - no collection, Tuesday - Monday's and Tuesday's routes, Wednesday - recycling (1st and 3rd week), Thursday - Thursday's route, Friday - Friday's route. The city's plowing efforts will focus first on keeping major streets open for emergency services and essential travel, with residential streets, local roads, and alleys not being cleared until major streets are passable. Bike paths will only be plowed after all roadways and alleys are accessible and safe.

• The adjusted garbage collection schedule will be in effect from March 16-20, 2026.
• The projected snow accumulation is expected between Friday and Monday.

What’s next

Residents are advised to follow winter parking regulations and avoid placing garbage/recycling carts or other objects in the roadway, as this can slow plowing operations.