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Detroit, MI Trash, Recycling, Bulk & Yard Waste Pickup Schedule (2026) — The Complete Guide

Complete guide for Detroit, MI: the City now provides weekly trash, recycling, bulk and yard waste collection.
Check your address schedule, yard-waste season dates, bulk limits, holiday delays, free drop-off sites & HHW, and how to report missed service.

Detroit in 10 seconds: Trash, recycling, bulk and yard waste are collected weekly.
Set materials out by early morning, keep carts accessible, and separate bulk/yard waste from carts.
Use the City’s address lookup to confirm your exact pickup day and your hauler (service area).

📍 Address lookup (official) & reminders

Look up your exact trash, recycling, bulk, and yard-waste pickup day, plus any service alerts, using Detroit’s official tool.

  1. Open the City lookup: Find Your Waste Pickup Schedule
  2. Enter your address to confirm your pickup day and service provider (hauler/service area).
  3. Use reminders (and the City’s app tools) for holiday weeks and yard-waste season.
Tip: If your collection is in an alley, follow alley placement rules shown for your address in the City tool.

🗓️ Weekly service & set-out rules

Detroit curbside service is weekly for trash, recycling, bulk and yard waste. Set-out time and placement matter most—keep carts accessible.

Frequencies

  • Trash: weekly
  • Recycling: weekly
  • Bulk: weekly (limits apply)
  • Yard waste: weekly (seasonal dates apply)

Set-out basics

  • Place carts/materials out by early morning (your City tool will show your rules)
  • Keep lids closed; don’t overload carts
  • Leave clearance so trucks can service carts (avoid blocking with bulk piles)

Keep these out

Construction/renovation debris, auto parts, and household hazardous waste shouldn’t go in carts or bulk piles—use the drop-off/HHW programs instead.

♻️ Recycling — accepted & not accepted

Detroit recycling is collected weekly (blue cart). Keep items empty, dry & loose (no bagged recyclables).
If you want a quick “what goes where” explainer too, see:
Trash vs. Recycling (US).

Accepted (typical curbside)

  • Paper & flattened cardboard
  • Metal cans, foil & trays
  • Rigid plastics (bottles, jugs, tubs)
  • Glass bottles & jars (follow local guidance if unsure)
  • Cartons (juice, soup)

Not accepted

  • Plastic bags/film; hoses/cords (“tanglers”)
  • Food/liquids; foam foodware
  • Batteries, propane tanks, electronics

📦 Bulk & 🌿 Yard waste — weekly service

Bulk and yard waste are collected weekly, but limits and preparation rules apply. Yard waste is seasonal (dates vary each year—check the City tool).

  • Bulk limit: up to about 2 cubic yards per week (keep piles separate from carts and sidewalks).
  • Yard waste: use paper yard bags or labeled 32-gallon containers; no plastic bags.
  • Set-out: place bulk/yard waste out by the set-out time for your address and keep it away from carts so crews can access both.
Over the weekly limit? Detroit offers drop-off options and may have paid pickup options for overages—see links below.

🏗️ Free drop-off centers & household hazardous waste

For extra bulk, certain materials, and HHW, Detroit provides resident drop-off locations and a dedicated HHW program.
Confirm current hours and ID requirements on the official pages.

🎉 Holiday schedule (one-day delay)

On City-observed holidays, Detroit collection is typically delayed one day for the rest of the week.
If the holiday falls on a weekend, the normal schedule often applies—always verify in the City lookup tool.

🚚 Missed pickup — what to do

If your trash, recycling, bulk, or yard waste wasn’t collected:

  1. Confirm set-out rules for your address (time, placement, separation from carts).
  2. Check your pickup day and any alerts in the City schedule tool.
  3. If still missed, contact Detroit 311 or report through the City’s channels.

FAQ — Detroit trash & recycling

Is recycling weekly in Detroit now?

Yes—Detroit provides weekly recycling for residents served by the City program. Use the official address lookup tool to confirm your exact day and any service notices.

What are Detroit’s bulk pickup limits?

Bulk pickup is weekly with limits (commonly around 2 cubic yards). Place bulk items separately from carts and follow your address set-out rules in the City tool.

When is yard waste collected in Detroit?

Yard waste is collected weekly during the seasonal yard-waste period. Dates vary by year—check your address schedule and current yard-waste flyer on Detroit’s official pages.

Where can I drop off extra bulk or hazardous waste?

Detroit residents can use the City’s free citizen drop-off centers for certain materials and the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program for chemicals, batteries, and other hazardous items. Always confirm hours and requirements before visiting.

Do holidays delay pickup in Detroit?

Often yes—on City-observed holidays, collection typically shifts one day later for the rest of the week. Verify on the City schedule tool during holiday weeks.


☎️ Official links & contacts (Detroit)