Curbside Services for Residents

For weekly reminders sent straight to your phone, text your street address to (313) 800-7905.
They’ll even let you know of schedule changes due to holidays.

Trash

Every Friday

Recycling

Every other Friday

  • Approved trash and recycling containers should be placed on the curb no sooner than 6:00pm on Thursday, and must be taken in by 9:00pm on Friday.

  • Trash and recycling containers may not be stored in the front yard. Containers should be stored out of sight to maintain an orderly appearance.

    • Improper storage locations of containers shall result in the issuance of a blight violation fine from the City.

Bulk & Yard Waste

Every other Friday

  • Bulk solid waste may not exceed one cubic yard, six feed long or 1,000 pounds in weight.

    • If what is put out exceeds that, you will be charged by DPW.

  • Yard waste that includes grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs that are no more than two inches in diameter and must be placed in biodegradable paper bags. Yard waste in plastic bags will not be collected.

    • Branches and twigs that are up to four feet in length and no more than four inches in diameter should be bundled and tied securely and placed at the curb.

    • Individual bundles should not weigh more than 60 pounds.

    • When placing bagged yard waste at the curb, it should be at least six feet from the city garbage container or in a personal garbage container that is clearly labeled "yard waste" on two sides of the container.

Get a Container

Request a FREE blue curbside recycling container for your home by filling out this form.

Trash containers may be purchased from GFL for $25.

Compost

Midtown Composting offers residential and business compost pick-up services. Contact Midtown Composting for more information.