Public Works, Seasonal Services

The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides a wide range of seasonal services for the residents of Sparta including a leaf pick-up, brush pick-up, and a joint Village-Township Clean-up. The DPW will also replace any mailboxes or posts its plows damage while providing snow and ice removal within the Village.

More information about the seasonal services provided by the Village and DPW can be found at links below. Questions? Call us at 616-887-8251.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who do I call for a Miss Dig marking?

For Miss Dig marking, please call Miss Dig at 800-482-7171 or visit their website at Miss Dig

Is there any type of yard waste or brush pick up during the summer?

Yes, the Village does a yard waste/brush pick up that begins in April and lasts until early October.

Does the Village do a fall leaf pick up?

Yes, the Village does a loose leaf pick up that generally runs from early October until the end of November, weathering permitting.

Michigan Department of Transportation

For Winter Driving tips, road conditions, and many more resource, please Click Here

For an interactive map with road condition indicators, please Click Here

Comsumer Energy- Downed Power Line and Electric Safety

For information regarding what to do in the case of a downed power line, a power outage, or any other power related issues, please Click Here

DTE Energy- Report a Gas Leak

For information regarding gas leaks and the Do's and Don'ts regarding gas leaks, Click Here

2020 Sparta Village & Township Spring Clean-Up

Spring Cleanup, Village of Sparta Spring Clean-Up, Sparta Township Spring Clean-UpSparta Village and Township will be holding a Spring Clean-Up for residents beginning on Thursday, April 23rd, 2020, and continuing through Saturday, April 25th, 2020.

Thursday, April 23rd, and Friday, April 24th, will begin at 1:00 PM and conclude at 8:00 PM. Saturday, April 25th, will begin at 9:00 AM and conclude at 3:00 PM.

There have been a number of changes to what is accepted in recent years. Please review the list below to confirm the item you are bringing is accepted.

Accepted Items: (Residents are expected to unload their own yard waste and materials).

  • Appliances - Refrigerators will have to have coolant removed with certificate (check with an appliance store)
  • Electronics, computers - (No CRT TV's, CRT Monitors or leaded glass TV's will be accepted)
  • Scrap Metal (Tin, Steel, Aluminum)
  • Furniture, Mattresses, Miscellaneous large items
  • Tires (limit of 4 per household) - Must have rim removed
  • Propane Tanks, Car Batteries, Household batteries
  • Yard Waste - Grass, Leaves, branches and limbs smaller than four (4") in diameter.
We Will Not Accept:

  • Household trash or waste
  • Hazardous Waste (No Liquids, Gas Tanks, CO2 Cylinders, Paint Thinners, Weed Killers, Bug Sprays, Oil Based Paint, Acids). Please contact Kent County at 616-632-7939 for direction on disposal.
  • Construction or building materials (scrap metal accepted per list above)
  • Vehicles
  • Boats over 12 feet in length

Eligible items may be dropped off behind the Sparta Village Department of Public Works garage, located at 276 W Division Street.

ID's WILL BE CHECKED AT THE GATE.