Frequently Asked Questions

How do I receive a Township Newsletter?

Fill out the newsletter subscription manager form here, or email media@oshtemo.org if you need assistance.

How do I contact the police?

In the case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

For non-emergency police assistance, call 269-488-8911.

How do I report a streetlight that is out?

Contact Consumers Energy with the location.

When do I appeal my property assessment?

Assessment notices are sent out in February each year. If you would like to question and/or appeal your assessment, you have 2 weeks to contact the Assessor's Office.

Who does the road maintenance and snow plowing for my street?

Road Commission of Kalamazoo County

Sign up for updates from the Road Commission here: RCKC Connect 

How do I report a pothole on my street? How do I report storm sewer drainage issue?

Road related issues or concerns on public roads, can be entered directly to the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County Service Request Page

If it is on a state road, contact MDOT’s Pothole Hotline at 888-296-4546 or got to MDOT’s Link.

How do I recycle in Oshtemo?

Curbside through your contracted garbage collection company.

Contact Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center for additional options.

When are taxes due?

Summer taxes are due September 14th every year, and Winter taxes are due February 14th every year.

How do I watch a Board Meeting?

Watch Live & Recorded Meetings

Who Provides Cable Service?

The Township does not select or limit the number of cable providers/channels offered, nor regulate satellite services. Currently, four cable providers have franchises:

You can visit their websites to determine if they offer service at your address.

To report customer complaints or concerns, contact the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) at 517-284-8100 or go to their website.

What can I bring to shred day? 

Residents are allowed to bring up to six banker-size boxes of paper for shredding.

Get subscribed to our newsletter and follow us on social media to find out when the next shred day will be!

What happened to dump day / how do I use the new voucher program?

Dump day has been replaced by a new voucher-based program hosted at the WasteNot Recycling facility at the corner of Nichols Road and Ravine Road. 

Bulk Trash Disposal Service

Yard Waste Disposal Program

Where do I take oil, paint, batteries, computers, and other hazardous materials?

Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center

Where can I take old or expired medicine?

Walgreens safe medication disposal: https://www.walgreens.com/topic/pharmacy/safe-medication-disposal.jsp

Red Med Box 

To view all locations, visit http://www.redmedboxes.com/locations.php

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
E Crosstown Pkwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49001

and

Kalamazoo Sheriff’s Office
1500 Lamont Ave.
Kalamazoo Township, MI 49048

Who do I contact for needs related to public water and sanitary sewer? What do I do if I have water quality issues?

Kalamazoo City Utilities at 269-337-8148

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