Since there's nothing worse than not being "in the know," we've created this part of our site to provide you with the numbers you need to get the services you want.

Cable television services are provided through Comcast. The phone number is 1-800-COMCAST.

Phone: 800-DIRECTV

Electrical service is provided through American Electric Power. Their phone number is 800-311-6424.

The Village of Decatur has contracted with Waste Management for garbage pick-up every Tuesday. Please call Waste Management at 800-796-9696 to begin service. It is the property owner's responsibility to have garbage service changed into owner or renter's name by calling Waste Management. The billing for this service is handled by Waste Management. Garbage Service is mandatory by a Village Ordinance.

The Recycling Center is maintained by Waste Management and is located at 114 Eli Street on the grounds of the Public Works Garage, under the water tower.

Gas service is provided through Consumers Energy. Their phone number is 800-477-5050.

Free Internet service is available through the Van Buren District Library. Please call the Library for hours and availability at (269) 423-4771.

Business and personal Internet service for the Decatur area can also be obtained by calling:
Bloomingdale Communications Inc. at 800-377-3130
Local Link at 800-687-2202
AOL
Comcast
I2k 888-234-4254

Village maintenance will pick up LEAF filled bags for disposal if put at the edge of the road. In leaf raking season, a leaf vacuum is also used for leaf disposal if leaves are raked to the edge of the road and piled for pick up. Twigs and branches must be separated from the leaves.

There is an ordinance prohibiting BURNING OF ANY KIND. Leaves should be raked to the roadside or put in bags for disposal and put by the roadside for village pick-up.

The Van Buren District Library/Webster Memorial Library is located at 200 N. Phelps Street. Please call for hours and happenings at (269) 423-4771.

Local:
Decatur Republican, published once a week on Thursdays. Their phone number is (269) 423-2411.

Area:
Paw Paw: Courier Leader (Weekly), (269) 657-3072
Dowagiac: Dowagiac Daily News (Daily), (269) 782-2101
Kalamazoo: Gazette (Daily), (269) 388-8447
Benton Harbor: Herald Palladium (Daily), 800-356-4262

Paid Advertising Type Paper: free circulation
Paw Paw Flashes, (269) 657-5080
The Leader, (269) 782-210

Located at 129 N. Phelps Street, please call for hours at 423-3391. The Village of Decatur zip code is 49045.

Sewer and water services are provided to Decatur residents and businesses through the Village Offices.

The Sewer & Water Department is located at 114 N. Phelps Street. Hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM daily). Their phone number is (269) 423-6114.

Please call the office for service problems, billing questions, or concerns.

The Village of Decatur performs regular snow removal of all surface streets on an as needed basis throughout the winter months. For questions concerning snow removal, please call (269) 423-6114.

Telephone service is provided to the Decatur area by Verizon. Their phone number is 800-555-4833.

New Residents: Be sure to request a Welcome Packet from the Village Office. The Decatur Welcome Packet is filled with valuable information about village services, civic organizations, local parks and recreational facilities, schools and more. It's a wonderful way to get familiar with Decatur.