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Public Works
The Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining over 26 miles of city streets. Crews work on and in the streets during all seasons to maintain their excellent condition. We also provide assistance to all City departments.
Keeping Ionia Beautiful
The Department of Public Works oversees the maintenance of City Parks, the Grand River Trail, City streets, and public open spaces. We also maintain more than 600 decorative turn-of-the-century style street lights and help decorate the City of Ionia for seasonal promotions.
If there is an issue or concern you would like to report to the Department of Public Works, please complete the General Inquiry or Concerns Form. Thank you.
The City of Ionia offers its residents a variety of waste disposal programs throughout the year. All of the programs are free of charge. For details and schedules regarding these programs, please review the document - 2023 Seasonal Waste Disposal Programs (PDF).
- Spring 'Dump-Your-Junk' Day
- Fall 'Dump-Your-Junk' Day
- Spring - Brush and Yard Waste Removal Program
- Fall - Brush Removal Program
- Bagged Leaves Pick-Up Program
- Christmas Tree Recycling Program
Yard Debris & Small Branches
If you have small branches (8 inches in diameter and less than 4 feet in length) and yard debris (weeds, leaves, dead vegetation) you may take it yourself to the City of Ionia site located at the end of Apple Tree Drive. For more details, download the Map, Apple Tree Drive Compost Site (PDF).
Follow the signs at the end of Apple Tree Drive to the city compost site. There is no entrance fee. Authorized vehicles only signs are posted. These signs are in place to notify non-city personnel that the City of Ionia Wellfield Property is protected and maintained by the City of Ionia personnel. The City of Ionia Wellfield property is under camera surveillance at all times. You may enter the property to go to the compost site to dispose of your yard debris and small branches.