Notice:
Saginaw County Road Commission will be in Thomas Township the week of May 4th removing high shoulders from roads.
Author: Connie Watt
Nature Discovery Camps at the Thomas Township Nature Center & Preserve
Notice: There is still availability in the Nature Discovery Camps for the 2026 season. For more information please go to https://www.thomastwp.org/departments-services/nature-center-preserve/nature-discovery-camps/
2026 Saginaw Co. Mosquito Control Tire Drop-Off
2026 Tire Collection by Saginaw Mosquito Control begins Friday, May 1, 2026 and ends Monday, August 31, 2026. Located at 705 N. Towerline Road in Buena Vista Township you may drop tires 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Below are the guidelines for the tire drop off.
Our tire collection ends August 31st, 4:30pm
Saginaw County Residents ONLY
Must have a valid Michigan ID or Driver’s License
10 Tires TOTAL per property, per year
NO Tires on rims
NO businesses or other revenue generating enterprises
Includes Agriculture and Contracting Operations
Car, truck, motorcycle, bike, and small household tires ONLY
Any questions, please call Saginaw Mosquito Control At (989) 755-5751.
There will also be a tire drive at Taymouth Township on Saturday, May 9th from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.-4343 Birch Run Road.
Another tire drive at St. Charles Township will be held with date and time to be announced.
2026 Mosquito Abatement Aerial Program to Begin
The Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission are set to begin the 2026 season of spring aerial larval control beginning April 9th (the date is weather dependent). Please see the information below regarding this annual service.
Yard Waste Collection
Yard Waste Collection in Thomas Township will begin on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Consumers Energy Flaring
Please be aware that Consumers Energy will be performing controlled burning known as “flaring” the week of April 13, 2026 near S. Miller And Dutch Road.
Vehicles hauling supplies may slow traffic or there may be road closures necessary.
You may see tall flame, hear loud noises similar to a jet engine or blow torch and smell gas odorant. This is all perfectly normal for this process.
