City Utilities
Utility Billing Information
Utility Bills are due on the 5th of every month. Failure to receive a bill does not waive penalties.
If your bill has not arrived by the 20th, please contact City Hall.
Kathy Maharas
Utility Billing Clerk/Admin. Assistant
989-539-7145 x202
billing@cityofharrison-mi.gov
Utility Rates (Effective 1/1/2025)
Water Rates
- Base Charge (Includes First 2,000 Gallons): $25.00/month
- Usage Over 2,000 Gallons: $3.30 per 1,000 gallons
Sewer Rates
- Base Charge (Includes First 4,000 Gallons): $42.00/month
- Usage Over 4,000 Gallons: $10.20 per 1,000 gallons
Trash Service
- Flat Rate: $15.00/month
- Late Payments: Unpaid trash fees are added to property taxes.
Late Fees & Service Charges
- Late Fee: 10% of unpaid balance
- Non-Payment Card Fee (Orange Notice): $25.00
- Water Shut-Off for Non-Payment: $50.00
- All past-due balances and applicable fees must be paid before water service is restored.
- No refunds or fee waivers.
Trash Collection Information
Pickup Day: Tuesdays
Provider: GFL Environmental
Occasionally, the driver may finish Monday’s route early and begin collection in the City. However, trash collection is officially on Tuesday, and early pickup is not guaranteed.
Holiday Schedule
If a holiday falls on Tuesday, collection moves to Wednesday. GLF Recognizes the following Holidays.
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (First Monday in September)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
Emergency Utility Services
For urgent Sewer or Water issues outside business hours, call the local non-emergency dispatch at (989) 539-1336.
If it is not an emergency, please wait until the next business day.