New Resident Information

Welcome to Meridian Township! We hope the information provided will assist you in making your move to Meridian Township. The information below covers Township and County services that residents may find useful when moving to our region, and the links provided will help you navigate Meridian Township's website.

To stay in the know about all things Meridian Township, as well as find volunteer opportunities within the community, visit the links below:

Join the Conversation. Connect with us today! 

Volunteer Opportunities in Meridian Township: 

Meridian Township is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Our Municipal Building is located at 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI, United States. 

If you have a question, please use our Contact Us form or search the staff directory below:

Questions not answered? Feel free to call the phone numbers linked above, browse the rest of this website, call 517.853.4000, or send us an e-mail at webmaster@meridian.mi.us. 

As a Township, Meridian Township's policies differ from those of a city, as Township powers are defined by state law. By comparison, cities are vested with 'home rule' powers, in which they can govern themselves and define their services and policies. 

Because of this, some services that a city may ordinarily provide are instead provided for Meridian Township at the county level, such as road maintenance, court services, and more. 

Meridian Township does not offer curbside garbage, recycling, or yard waste collection. Residents and business owners in Meridian Township can use either Granger Waste Services or Waste Management for their garbage service. Anyone looking to set up service can do so by contacting Granger or Waste Management at their websites below:

For anyone not interested in curbside recycling, the Meridian Recycling Center is available for dropping off recyclable materials. The center is operated by Reclaimed by Design and is located at 5976 E. Lake Drive in Haslett.
  • The Center accepts cardboard, boxboard, paper, glass, plastic, most electronics, metal, and clean expanded polystyrene foam (Styrofoam). There is a small fee for electronics and yard waste. The Center also accepts yard debris and trash for a fee.
  • Visit their website at www.reclaimedbydesign.com or call 517.703.4498 for hours, updates, rates, cardboard status, and more. 

Learn more about the prime location of Meridian Township, including 29 parks and our Township buildings. 

All roads lead to Meridian Township, and because of this, Meridian Township maintains public transportation connections throughout Greater Lansing, including convenient access to Michigan State University and the State Capitol. Public transportation is provided by Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA): 

Meridian Township provides full-service police and fire services. 

  • Visit our Burn Permits webpage to learn about the process for applying for a Recreational Fire or Rural Residential Open Burning permit, as well as FAQs about these permits. 

The Meridian Township Treasurer’s Office is responsible for receiving all funds coming into the Township. The largest funds are collected from property taxes, which are then disbursed to the State of Michigan, Ingham County, and local school districts, among others, in accordance with millages.

To learn more about property taxes, visit our Taxes & Assessing webpage. 

Within Meridian Township's borders are four prime school districts: 

For information about snow and ice removal in Meridian Township, please visit our webpage below:

Snow & Ice Removal Webpage

There are always events happening in Meridian Township! Use our News and Calendar to stay updated on what is happening in the community. 

Start Water/Sewer Service:

If you are a new resident/business looking to set up your water/sewer service, you can do so in one of two ways:

Visit our Bill Payments & Utilities webpage for more information on water rates, payment methods, and FAQs.

Contact Us

Meridian Township
5151 Marsh Road
Okemos, MI 48864
webmaster@meridian.mi.us
517.853.4000