We’re here to help you find the Detroit garbage pickup schedule for 2023 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Detroit is in Michigan with Farmington Hills to the northwest, Columbus and Toledo to the south, Ann Arbor to the west, Windsor to the southeast.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Detroit Garbage Collection Calendar 2023
For normal trash collections schedules, visit: https://detroitmi.gov/webapp/find-your-waste-pickup-schedule
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
If one of the following holidays occurs on a weekday and your collection day falls on or after that holiday, your collection will be delayed by one day.
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Day,
- Memorial Day
- 4th of July
- Labor Day
- (National Holidays only)
Detroit Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2023
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/department-public-works/refuse-collection/bulk-yard-waste/paid-pick-bulk-collection-service
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Furniture
- Mattresses
- Appliances
- Hot Water Tanks
- Carpeting
- Large Toys
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Remodeling debris
- Construction debris
- Household hazardous waste
- Ammunition
- Paint
- Pesticides
Detroit Junk Removal Services
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Detroit and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2023
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://detroitmi.gov/sites/detroitmi.localhost/files/2019-05/GFL_RECYCLES_General_19%20%282%29.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Detroit?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/department-public-works/refuse-collection/bulk-yard-waste/paid-pick-bulk-collection-service
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://detroitmi.gov/webapp/find-your-waste-pickup-schedule
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 7 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the Detroit Public Works Department?
(313) 876-0004
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