Weekday holidays will delay collection by one day for the remainder of the week. For example, if a holiday falls on a Thursday, Thursday customers will be collected on Friday and Friday customers will be collected on Saturday.
Home Waste Service in Romulus, MI
Organics, Recycling & Trash Pickup
Romulus 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
Waste Management provides 96 gallon cart (with green lids). Seniors may use 36 gallon carts.
Service Schedule
Waste Management provides weekly trash service. Refer to guide in Helpful Resources section below.
Container Setout Instructions
Place cart on the street with wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep cart at least four feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles that may prevent Waste Management team members from picking it up.
Set up New Residential Service
Call City of Romulus 734-942-7579
Service Instructions & Limitations
Don’t overfill your cart – the lid must close. Additional carts are available for rental call Waste Management at 866-797-9018.
Acceptable and Non-Acceptable Materials
Acceptable items include household trash like chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, & textiles (donate if lightly used). Non-acceptable items include construction/demolition waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
Request a Container Repair or Replacement
For new service starts and new carts, call City of Romulus 734-942-7579
Report a Missed Pickup
call Waste Management at 866-797-9018
Request an Additional Container
Call Waste Management at 866-797-9018.
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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