Detroit, Michigan resident guide
Detroit trash, recycling, bulk pickup & yard waste schedule
Look up Detroit's weekly address schedule, prepare up to two cubic yards of bulk, check the active 2026 yard waste season, and get official text reminders.
Official source links checked on August 31, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Detroit collects household trash weekly on the address schedule. Bag household waste inside the black cart and have the cart ready by 7 a.m.
Detroit provides weekly curbside recycling for eligible residences with a blue cart. The address tool shows the next date and identifies the provider serving the neighborhood.
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How Detroit service works
Enter the service address in Detroit's official waste pickup schedule. The result shows the next trash, recycling, bulk, and yard waste dates. Residents may also text the street address to 313-800-7905 for reminders.
Detroit 2026 weekly collection guide
One Detroit address lookup shows all four collection dates
Detroit residents can check trash, recycling, bulk, and yard waste in the same official schedule. Waste Management and Priority Waste serve different areas, but the address result gives the next dates.
Check trash, recycling, bulk, and yard waste before preparing the setout.
That is about the size of two stoves under current City guidance.
Wait until no more than 24 hours before the confirmed collection date.
Use paper bags or a marked reusable container and keep it six feet from carts.
Text the street address to receive reminders for the service location.
Fall leaf and yard waste pickupDetroit yard waste collection resumed March 30, 20262026 collection is active
Detroit collects leaves, grass, small twigs, and prepared brush on the address schedule. The City confirmed the 2026 restart date, but has not yet announced the final December collection date for this season.
Use the address lookup for the next yard waste collection day.
Leaves and twigs under 2 inches in diameter belong in biodegradable yard bags.
Tie larger brush securely and keep each bundle within both limits.
What residents should do
- Enter the service address in Detroit's official waste pickup schedule.
- Place leaves in biodegradable paper yard bags or a reusable container marked Yard Waste Only.
- Keep the yard waste at least six feet from trash and recycling containers and ready by 7 a.m.
- For reminders, text the street address to 313-800-7905 and watch for the final 2026 season notice.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before placement
Detroit's current collection guidance allows up to two cubic yards of bulk, about the size of two stoves, on the scheduled weekly date. Larger loads require a paid DPW estimate or another disposal option.
Place bulk in front of the occupied home, away from refuse, recycling, and yard waste, by 7 a.m. on the scheduled date and no more than 24 hours early. Keep yard waste at least six feet from the carts.
Local detail that matters
What makes Detroit service different
Detroit uses one address tool across two contracted collection areas. The tool, not a generic citywide calendar, is the reliable way to find the next weekly trash, recycling, bulk, and yard waste dates for a home.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulk item pile
Accepted examples
Eligible household furniture and other nonhazardous bulky material within the two cubic yard limit. Bag small loose items, roll and tie carpet in sections no longer than four feet, and follow the yard waste rules for leaves and brush.
Not accepted
Construction debris, hazardous material, oversized loads without a paid estimate, and material placed in front of a vacant lot or another home. Do not mix refuse, recycling, bulk, and yard waste.
Holiday collectionDetroit publishes a one day holiday delay rulePublished 2026 dates confirmed
Detroit moves collection one day later after seven named holidays. Routes later in the same week also shift, so a normal Friday route is collected Saturday during an affected week.
One day delay after these holidays
Collection shifts one day later for the remainder of the affected week.
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Common questions
Detroit collection FAQ
How do I find my Detroit bulk pickup date?
Enter the service address in the official Detroit waste schedule. It shows the next bulk date along with trash, recycling, and yard waste. You can also text the address to 313-800-7905 for reminders.
How much bulk will Detroit collect?
Current City guidance allows up to two cubic yards, roughly the size of two stoves. Call DPW at 313-876-0004 for a paid estimate when the load exceeds the limit.
When did Detroit yard waste collection start in 2026?
Detroit announced that seasonal yard waste collection resumed March 30, 2026. Use the address tool for the next date and watch for the City notice confirming the final December collection.
How should Detroit residents prepare leaves?
Use biodegradable paper yard bags or a reusable container marked Yard Waste Only. Do not use plastic bags or place leaves in the refuse cart.
How should Detroit branches be prepared?
Bag small twigs under two inches in diameter. Tie larger brush into bundles no longer than four feet and no heavier than 60 pounds, then keep it separate from the carts.
Does Detroit collect recycling every week?
Yes, current Public Works guidance lists weekly recycling for eligible residences with a recycling cart. Confirm the next date for the address in the City schedule.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 31, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.