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Living in Plainwell
Report a problem, pay a bill, and find what you need for water, trash, parks and events.
Services for residents
Report a problem
- Blight or ordinance complaintProperty maintenance, weeds and tall grass, vacant buildings
- Pothole, streetlight or treeAlso damaged sidewalks and traffic signals
- Water or sewer problemPlugged sewer? Call Public Works at 269-685-9363
- Commend an officer or firefighter
Utilities
- Pay a billWater, sewer, taxes and parking tickets
- Water and sewer serviceBilling, rates, start or stop service
- Water quality reportsEvery year's Consumer Confidence Report
Trash and recycling
- RecyclingWhat goes in the bin
- Yard waste, brush and leavesFirst Monday of each month, plus fall leaf pickup
- Bulk trash pickupTwice a year, with guidelines
Upcoming events
Full calendarSee the city calendar for upcoming events.
Parks and recreation
- Parks and the Riverwalk
- Dog parkIn Thurl Cook Park
- Reserve a fieldKenyon Park softball and open fields
- Reserve a pavilion, gazebo or band shell
- Farmers marketThursdays at Hicks Park, May to September
- Special events
- Downtown and the social district
- Volunteer
Safety, property and community
Public safety
- Police and fireEmergencies: call 911
- Request extra patrol
- Request traffic enforcement
- Vacation house check
Property
- Property taxesDue dates, penalties and the drop box
- Assessing and property records
- Building permits and zoning
- Code of Ordinances