When the holiday falls on a weekday, collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week. For example if the holiday falls on a Thursday your service will be on Friday and Friday service will be on Saturday. If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no delay.
Residential Waste Service in Detroit, MI
Organics, Recycling & Trash Pickup
Detroit has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
Holiday Schedule
Check for holidays that may affect your service
Service Guides & Instructions
Service Information
WM provides one 95-Gallon Cart.
Service Schedule
Once weekly. Find your service day at the City of Detroit website.
Container Setout Instructions
Place container at least 3 feet away from all other objects such as mailbox, car, recycling cart, etc., within 4 feet of the curb with handle facing toward the residential unit and away from the street, by 7 a.m. on collection day and remove same day.
Set Up New Residential Service
Please call (844) 2-DETROIT (844-233-8764) or email [email protected].
Service Instructions & Limitations
Don't overfill your cart — the lid must close tightly. All trash should be bagged. No overflow allowed.
Acceptable & Non-Acceptable Materials
Non-acceptable items include hazardous waste, paint, tires, solvents, unemptied aerosol cans, compressed gas cylinders, engines, container oils or fuels, chemicals, large glass panes, large tree debris, stumps, ammunition of any kind, dead animals larger than 10lbs, and firearms.
Request a Container Repair or Replacement
Please call (844) 2-DETROIT (844-233-8764) or email [email protected].
Report a Missed Pickup
Please call (844) 2-DETROIT (844-233-8764) or email [email protected].
3 Rules to Help You Recycle Right
- Recycle dry bottles, cans, paper and cardboard.
- Keep food and liquid out of the recycling.
- No loose plastic bags or film, and no bagged recyclables.
Local Waste Management Services
Communities across North America trust WM for residential waste and recycling services.
At WM, we take the utmost care in everything we do — from collecting your trash and recycling on time to defining the future of sustainable waste management. WM is more than your waste services provider. We're your neighbors — proudly serving our community while taking care of our planet.
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