Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Detroit, MI
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Detroit residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly curbside trash collection in city-issued Courville containers; use the City's online Waste Pickup Schedule Tool to find your day; text your street address to (313) 800-7905 for pickup reminders
- Weekly, on your regular trash collection day (no appointment needed); all services went weekly June 3, 2024
- Free curbside within limits; Paid Bulk Collection Service priced by individual estimate based on size and weight; credit cards and cash accepted at DivDat kiosk
- City of Detroit — Department of Public Works (contracted haulers: Waste Management and Priority Waste)
At a glance: Detroit
- Trash day
- Weekly curbside trash collection in city-issued Courville containers; use the City's online Waste Pickup Schedule Tool to find your day; text your street address to (313) 800-7905 for pickup reminders
- Bulk pickup
- Weekly, on your regular trash collection day (no appointment needed); all services went weekly June 3, 2024
- Bulk cost
- Free curbside within limits; Paid Bulk Collection Service priced by individual estimate based on size and weight; credit cards and cash accepted at DivDat kiosk
- Dump
- DPW Davison Yard Citizen Drop-Off Center
- Hazardous waste
- No permanent HHW facility in Detroit. Wayne County hosts 4 free HHW collection events per year for county residents (2026: Apr 11 at Melvindale High School, Jun 27 at Henry Ford College, Aug 29 at Westland Shopping Center, Oct 10 at Wayne County Community College, 8am–1pm; contact Resource Recovery Coordinator (734) 326-3936). Year-round alternative: voucher-based drop-off at Environmental Recycling Group, 13040 Merriman Road Suite 200, Livonia, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, 100-lb limit — obtain a voucher from Wayne County Environmental Services at (734) 326-5708 or ESGHelp@waynecounty.com.
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly curbside trash collection in city-issued Courville containers; use the City's online Waste Pickup Schedule Tool to find your day; text your street address to (313) 800-7905 for pickup reminders
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| DPW Davison Yard Citizen Drop-Off Center | drop-off | 7901 W. Davison, Detroit, MI Detroit residents with proper ID; up to 1,000 pounds or 1 cubic yard per person per day | Mon–Sat; Apr 1–Oct 31 8am–6pm; Nov 1–Mar 31 8am–4pm | — |
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| DPW Southfield Yard Citizen Drop-Off Center | drop-off | 12255 Southfield Rd, Detroit, MI Detroit residents with proper ID; up to 1,000 pounds or 1 cubic yard per person per day | Mon–Sat; Apr 1–Oct 31 8am–6pm; Nov 1–Mar 31 8am–4pm | — |
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| J. Fons Transfer Station | transfer-station | 6451 E. McNichols, Detroit, MI | Mon–Fri 8am–4pm; Sat 8am–12pm; open year-round | — |
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Household hazardous waste
No permanent HHW facility in Detroit. Wayne County hosts 4 free HHW collection events per year for county residents (2026: Apr 11 at Melvindale High School, Jun 27 at Henry Ford College, Aug 29 at Westland Shopping Center, Oct 10 at Wayne County Community College, 8am–1pm; contact Resource Recovery Coordinator (734) 326-3936). Year-round alternative: voucher-based drop-off at Environmental Recycling Group, 13040 Merriman Road Suite 200, Livonia, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, 100-lb limit — obtain a voucher from Wayne County Environmental Services at (734) 326-5708 or ESGHelp@waynecounty.com.
Accepted
- household paints
- stains
- dyes
- antifreeze
- motor oil
- gasoline
- floor wax
- floor care products
- carpet cleaner
- automotive batteries
- dry cell batteries
- fluorescent bulbs (all types)
- furniture polish
- bathroom cleaners
- stain removers
- solvents
- fire extinguishers
- smoke detectors
- pharmaceutical waste (non-controlled substances only)
- nail polish
- glue
- mercury thermometers
- thermostats
- elemental mercury
- electronics (computer CPUs
- monitors
- printers
- scanners
- keyboards
- mice
- cell phones
- fax machines
- copiers
- televisions)
- fertilizer
- lawn and garden chemicals
Not accepted
- commercial waste
- industrial waste
- radioactive material
- explosives
- ammunition
- 55 gallon drums
- household trash
- refrigerators
- microwaves or other appliances
- tires
- yard waste
- roofing shingles
- concrete
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Weekly curbside pickup March 31 through December 19, 2026, same day as other solid waste; place grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs (up to 2 inches diameter) in biodegradable paper bags or a personal container labeled 'yard waste' on two sides (no plastic bags); bundle branches up to 4 ft long and 4 in diameter, bundles max 60 lbs; keep bagged yard waste 6 ft from the garbage container
E-waste
- How
- Residential electronics recycling (computers, monitors, printers, TVs, cell phones) is accepted free at Wayne County HHW collection events; the voucher drop-off program (100-lb limit) also covers e-waste
- Cost
- Free at HHW collection events
Solid waste fee is $270/year per household (billed with property taxes); eligible senior citizen homeowners pay $135 (50% discount). Trash, recycling, bulk, and yard waste are all collected weekly since June 3, 2024. Curbside bulk item limits and accepted-item lists were not published on official City pages; free citizen drop-off yards have a 1,000 lb / 1 cubic yard per person per day limit. Wayne County (not the City) runs the HHW program — 4 free events per year, no permanent facility.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Detroit, MI?
- Weekly curbside trash collection in city-issued Courville containers; use the City's online Waste Pickup Schedule Tool to find your day; text your street address to (313) 800-7905 for pickup reminders
- When is bulk pickup in Detroit, MI?
- Weekly, on your regular trash collection day (no appointment needed); all services went weekly June 3, 2024 No scheduling needed for standard weekly curbside bulk; for oversized loads use the Paid Bulk Collection Service — fill out the online request form or call DPW Solid Waste Division at (313) 876-0004; a DPW employee responds within 1 business day with an estimate
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Detroit?
- Free curbside within limits; Paid Bulk Collection Service priced by individual estimate based on size and weight; credit cards and cash accepted at DivDat kiosk
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Detroit?
- couches, branches, construction/renovation materials
- Where can I dump trash near Detroit?
- DPW Davison Yard Citizen Drop-Off Center (7901 W. Davison, Detroit, MI); DPW Southfield Yard Citizen Drop-Off Center (12255 Southfield Rd, Detroit, MI); J. Fons Transfer Station (6451 E. McNichols, Detroit, MI)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Detroit?
- No permanent HHW facility in Detroit. Wayne County hosts 4 free HHW collection events per year for county residents (2026: Apr 11 at Melvindale High School, Jun 27 at Henry Ford College, Aug 29 at Westland Shopping Center, Oct 10 at Wayne County Community College, 8am–1pm; contact Resource Recovery Coordinator (734) 326-3936). Year-round alternative: voucher-based drop-off at Environmental Recycling Group, 13040 Merriman Road Suite 200, Livonia, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, 100-lb limit — obtain a voucher from Wayne County Environmental Services at (734) 326-5708 or ESGHelp@waynecounty.com.
- Yard waste in Detroit: Weekly curbside pickup March 31 through December 19, 2026, same day as other solid waste; place grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs (up to 2 inches diameter) in biodegradable paper bags or a personal container labeled 'yard waste' on two sides (no plastic bags); bundle branches up to 4 ft long and 4 in diameter, bundles max 60 lbs; keep bagged yard waste 6 ft from the garbage container
- Weekly curbside pickup March 31 through December 19, 2026, same day as other solid waste; place grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs (up to 2 inches diameter) in biodegradable paper bags or a personal container labeled 'yard waste' on two sides (no plastic bags); bundle branches up to 4 ft long and 4 in diameter, bundles max 60 lbs; keep bagged yard waste 6 ft from the garbage container
- E-waste in Detroit: Residential electronics recycling (computers, monitors, printers, TVs, cell phones) is accepted free at Wayne County HHW collection events; the voucher drop-off program (100-lb limit) also covers e-waste
- Residential electronics recycling (computers, monitors, printers, TVs, cell phones) is accepted free at Wayne County HHW collection events; the voucher drop-off program (100-lb limit) also covers e-waste