Services & Bill Pay
Fee Schedule
The fee schedule shows all of the various fees and services for which the City of Ironwood provides and collects money. Click the button below to download the Fee Schedule.
Service & Utility Overview
The City of Ironwood provides many services to businesses and residents. To see an overview of all Services and Utilities in the City of Ironwood click the button below.
Service Request
To request a service from the City of Ironwood please contact us.
Pay Your Utilities, Taxes, Fees, Permits, and Other Bills.
Direct Bill Pay for Utility Bills Form.
Utility Bills
Utility billing is responsible for obtaining and processing meter readings for monthly bills that include water, sewer and garage. This office also processes service requests such as turning on or off water service as well as taking final meter readings to process each metered account.
UTILITY BILLING PAYMENT METHODS
The City of Ironwood accepts the following methods to pay your monthly water utility bill.
Click here to pay online for Utility Bills.
Autopay
Autopay is a program to allow our customers to pay their monthly water bill using an automatic withdrawal from their checking or savings account. You will continue to receive your monthly water bill where the charges are withdrawn on your due date. This process is convenient where payments are never lost in the mail and can be processed while you are out of town. You may stop by the City of Ironwood to pick up an authorization form or one can be mailed to you by calling us at 932-5050.
Credit Card
You may pay your monthly utility bill and tax bill using a credit card. This is a convenient way to pay your monthly bill, however, a credit card fee of 3.5% ($3.50 minimum) is assessed when using this method.
Pay Utility, Bills, Fees and Permits
Make Payments for: Utility Bills, Fees, Permits (PLC # 6937)
Property Taxes
Effective March 1, 2023, property taxes for the 2022 tax year, as well as prior years', must be paid to the Gogebic County Treasurer. Payment can be made via credit card using the link below. Please contact the Gogebic County Treasurer's office for current outstanding balance, (906) 663-4517.
Make Payments for 2022 and Prior Years' Taxes
In Person
You may pay your monthly bill in person at the Ironwood Memorial Building at 213 South Marquette Street (corner of East McLeod and South Marquette) during business days between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The City of Ironwood also has a 24-hour drop box located outside the Memorial Building near the southeast entrance, west of the flagpole. This box is checked twice daily at 8:00 am and again at 2:00 pm.
By Mail
You may mail your monthly payment to the following: City of Ironwood, 213 South Marquette Street, Ironwood, MI 49938.
Permits, Fees & Other Payments
If you need to pay online for any type of permit, fee, or any other payments, please click on the link below.
Click here to pay for Permits, Fees & Other Payments.
For all of your payment options, click on this link: Payment Options
Staff Contact
Marissa Casari
Clerk I
213 S. Marquette St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-5050 x 112
Fax: (906) 932-5745
casarim@ironwoodmi.gov
Garbage and Recycling
Garbage
The current residential curbside garbage service contract allows each resident up to two (2) 33-gallon garbage containers per week. In lieu of the 2 33-gallon containers, Eagle Waste and Recycling has provided a 64-gallon roll out container to each eligible household for their trash. If a larger 96-gallon container is needed, one will be provided at an additional charge of $3 per month billed annually at $36. Residents may purchase additional garbage stickers at the Ironwood Memorial Building for $1.50 for each container in excess of their weekly allowance.
Eagle Waste will provide service on ALL HOLIDAYS EXCEPT CHRISTMAS.
All residents are asked to have their refuse placed at the curb NO LATER THAN 7:00 AM on their scheduled pickup day.
Recycling
Recycling - What can I recycle?
Eagle Waste & Recycling Dropoff Site Information
Gogebic County Transfer Station
Staff Contact
Bob Tervonen
Utilities Manager
213 S. Marquette St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-5050 x 111
Fax: (906) 932-5745
tervonenb@ironwoodmi.gov
Water and Sewer Department
Water Distribution and Pumping System
The City of Ironwood water pumping and distribution system is responsible for maintaining 63 miles of pipe that was built for a population of 15,000 people dating back to 1923. This system also includes approximately 500 fire hydrants and 2900 meter service connections. The City of Ironwood has been very fortunate during the past number of years of securing funding to replace the aging infrastructure. These improvements have replaced defective undersized mains as well as improve water flow. City staff annually repairs water breaks as well as maintain the system such as replacing meters, flushing hydrants and exercising valves.
The City of Ironwood water pumping system consists of 2 operators maintaining 6 wells and a limited treatment plant that produces approximately 700,000 gallons of water per day.
Sewer Distribution and Treatment System
The sewer distribution system consists of approximately 52 miles of sanitary and storm sewer main that serves approximately 2700 customers. City of Ironwood personnel annually maintains the system by rebuilding catch basins, manholes and culverts. City staff also cleans both sanitary and storm sewer mains. The City of Ironwood has been very fortunate to obtain funding to replace a defective infrastructure that is approximately 100 years of age.
Treatment of the wastewater is through the Gogebic-Iron Wastewater Plant at 700 East Cloverland Drive in Ironwood 906-932-5322. This treatment plant serves the City of Ironwood, the City of Hurley and Ironwood Township.
Staff Contact
Bob Tervonen
Utilities Manager
213 S. Marquette St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-5050 x 111
Fax: (906) 932-5745
tervonenb@ironwoodmi.gov
Let Run and Water Thawing Policies
Annual Drinking Water Report
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Riverside Cemetery
The City of Ironwood’s Riverside Cemetery was established in 1892 and it consists of 120 acres, 71 blocks and 3 military sections. The cemetery location is at the intersection of Broadway and Hemlock Streets. As soon as the snow diminishes the City of Ironwood crews start preparing for the summer months, cleaning lots and roadways of any winter damages and debris.
Memorial Day ceremony includes a veteran’s parade and a twenty one (21) gun salute in honor of our fallen solders. Business hours are from 8:00 till 4:00 Monday thru Friday. The phone number is 906-932-5050 ext. 122. For emergencies on weekends and after hours please dial 911.
Riverside Cemetery Map
Riverside Cemetery Rules
Staff Contact
Mara Maher
Deputy Clerk
213 S. Marquette St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-932-5050 x 122
Fax: 906-932-5745
Upcoming Elections
To request an absentee ballot please call City Clerk’s Office or If you would like to check if you are registered to vote click here.
Qualify to Vote
At least 18 years of age by the date of the next election.
A citizen of the United States.
A resident of the City or Township in which you are registered.
Register to Vote
You can register to vote at:
Any Secretary of State Branch Office
Various State Offices
County Clerk’s Office
City Clerk’s Office
Staff Contact
Jen Jacobson
City Clerk
213 S. Marquette St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-5050 x 121
Fax: (906) 932-5745
City of Ironwood Compost Site Information
The compost site is available to the City of Ironwood RESIDENTS ONLY. Ironwood residents can drop off eligible items (listed below) FREE of charge. An attendant will be onsite during hours of operation. Proof of residency (driver license) or proof of property ownership (acceptable documents of proof include: most recent property tax bill, current month water bill or utility bill) in the City of Ironwood will be required to be provided to the attendant.
Previously the City of Ironwood Compost Site was unmanaged, resulting in unregulated disposal and use of the facility by individuals and businesses outside the community. In 2021, the City of Ironwood had a very costly cleanup that required the City to implement some changes. The City has implemented many efforts to establish and maintain the operations of this facility to ensure the long-term sustainability of this service to the City of Ironwood residents.
Please Follow Drop Off Signage
HOURS (may vary)
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dumping is allowed for the items below:
- Brush, Trees & Branches.
- Leaves, Pine Needles & Cones.
- Vegetation from Gardens.
- Lawn Clippings.
Dumping is NOT allowed for the following:
- NO Plastic Bags or Household Garbage
- NO Construction Materials
- NO Household Furniture or Appliances
- NO Animal Waste
Ticket Costs (Commercial Tree Company/Equivalent ONLY)
There is a $3,000 annual fee for a commercial tree company or equivalent to utilize the compost site. A ticket will be required, and can be purchased at the City offices located at 213 S. Marquette St. during normal business hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Commercial Tree Company/Equivalent
- Annual Fee - $3,000.00
Staff Contact
Bob Richards
Public Works Supervisor
213 S. Marquette St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-3911
Fax: (906) 932-9733
Structure Demolition Incentive Program
The City of Ironwood has a program designed to incentivize demolition of deteriorated structures by offering financial reimbursment to City of Ironwood property owners.
Click here to download the application form: Structure Demolition Incentive Program
Staff Contact
Dennis Hewitt
Building Inspector
906-932-5050 x 115
Fax: 906-932-5745
213 S. Marquette St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
hewittd@ironwoodmi.gov
Trash Drop Off Program
In the spring and fall of year behind the Ironwood Public Safety Department building, the city provides an opportunity for residents to clean up their property to easily dispose of unwanted trash. The City provides dumpsters and equipment for residents to unload one truckload or trailer load of refuse per property owned. This service is free of charge and is open to residents only.
Staff Contact
Bob Tervonen
Utilities Manager
213 S. Marquette St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-5050 x 111
(906) 932-5745
tervonenb@ironwoodmi.gov
Passports
The City of Ironwood Clerk’s Office NO LONGER ACCEPTS passport applications.
Gogebic County accepts passport applications. The Gogebic County Clerk’s Office located at the Gogebic County Courthouse in Bessemer, MI is open Monday – Friday / 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to accept passports.