Detroit Trash, Recycling, Bulk & Yard Waste Pickup Schedule (2025)
Complete guide for Detroit, MI: since June 2024 the City picks up trash, recycling, bulk and yard waste weekly. Check address lookup, yard-waste season dates, bulk limits (2 cubic yards), holiday delays, free drop-off sites & HHW, and how to report missed service.
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Frequencies
As of June 3, 2024, Detroit collects trash, recycling, bulk & yard waste weekly citywide. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Yard Waste Season
March 31–Dec 19, 2025. Use paper yard bags or labeled 32-gal containers; set out by 7:00 a.m. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Bulk Limits
Up to 2 cubic yards per week (about a sofa or two stoves). Set by 7:00 a.m., separate from carts. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
📍 Address Lookup & Text Reminders
See your exact trash, recycling, bulk & yard-waste pickup days and sign up for reminders using Detroit’s official tool. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Open: Find Your Waste Pickup Schedule
DPW also promotes SMS reminders via the address tool/app. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
🗓️ Weekly Service & Set-out Rules
- Frequencies: trash, recycling, bulk & yard waste are all weekly citywide. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Set-out time: place materials by 7:00 a.m. on your day; lids must close; keep 3 ft clearance. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Cart spacing & access: don’t block carts with bulk or yard waste; follow alley/curb placement guidance. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Haulers: East side & Southwest — Priority Waste; West side — WM. Use the lookup to see your provider. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Right materials: no construction debris, auto parts, or HHW in carts/bulk. Use drop-offs/HHW instead. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
♻️ Recycling — Accepted Items
Put in your Blue Cart
- Paper & flattened cardboard
- Metal cans, foil & trays
- Rigid plastics (bottles, jugs, tubs)
- Glass bottles & jars (check drop-off acceptance if unsure)
- Cartons (juice, soup)
Keep OUT of Recycling
- Plastic bags/film; hoses/cords (tanglers)
- Food, liquids, foam foodware
- Batteries, propane tanks, electronics
Set carts out by 7:00 a.m.. City materials state recycling pickup now runs weekly; verify your day in the address tool. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
📦 Bulk & 🌿 Yard Waste — Weekly Service
- Bulk: up to 2 cubic yards per week; place items curbside by 7:00 a.m., away from carts and sidewalks. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Yard Waste (2025 season): Mar 31–Dec 19; use paper yard bags or labeled 32-gal cans (max ~60 lb), no plastic bags. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- Preparation: keep brush to size/weight limits and bundle as required; don’t mix yard waste into trash carts. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Have more than the weekly bulk limit? DPW offers paid pickups for overages/renovation debris. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
🏗️ Free Drop-off Centers & Household Hazardous Waste
| Site / Program | Address / Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DPW Davison Yard | 7901 W. Davison — Mon–Sat Apr–Oct: 8:00–18:00 · Nov–Mar: 8:00–16:00 |
Free for Detroit residents (ID). Bulk & yard waste; limits apply. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15} |
| DPW Southfield Yard | 12255 Southfield Rd — Mon–Sat Apr–Oct: 8:00–18:00 · Nov–Mar: 8:00–16:00 |
Free for Detroit residents (ID). Up to ~1,000 lb/day & 4 tires/household/day. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16} |
| Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) | 2000 E. Ferry St — Thu 7:30–14:00; 4th Sat 8:00–14:00 | Detroit residents only; no charge. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17} |
🎉 Holiday Schedule (One-Day Delay)
- On City-observed holidays (e.g., New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas), collection is delayed one day for the rest of the week. If the holiday falls on a weekend, normal schedule usually applies. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
🚚 Missed Pickup — What to Do
- Recheck set-out (by 7:00 a.m.), lids closed, access/spacing; confirm it was your pickup day. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
- Contact your hauler: Priority Waste (East & SW) 855-927-8365 · WM (West) 844-233-8764. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
- Still unresolved? Call DPW Solid Waste at 313-876-0004 or report via the Improve Detroit app. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
📞 Contacts (City of Detroit & Haulers)
- DPW Solid Waste Division: 313-876-0004 — missed service escalation, program info. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
- Priority Waste (East & SW): 855-927-8365. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
- WM (West side): 844-233-8764. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
🔗 Data Sources
- Find Your Waste Pickup Schedule (official lookup) :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
- City expansion to weekly trash/recycling/bulk/yard (effective June 3, 2024) :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
- 2025 Yard Waste Flyer (Mar 31–Dec 19; hauler service areas; set-out rules) :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}
- Bulk & Yard Waste (program hub) :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}
- Bulk Guidelines 2025 (2 cubic yards per week; paid pickup option) :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}
- Citizen Drop-off Centers (locations & hours) :contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility (2000 E. Ferry; hours) :contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}
- WM Detroit (holiday delay policy, customer service) :contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}
- Priority Waste Detroit (holiday delay policy; contact) :contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}