Bulk Guidelines
DownloadTrash, Recycling & Yard Waste Pickup
Brownstown Township has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
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. Check for holidays that may affect your service.
Important Announcement
Your everyday choices matter, and we’ve made it easier for you to make a difference. Recycling at home now includes plastic and paper to-go cups. Recycle these materials and show that small steps lead to big change. See how else you can help your community thrive.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
The Bagster® Bag gives customers the strength of a steel dumpster in the convenience of a bag. Bagster® Bag is the easiest solution to help tackle home improvement projects, remodeling, home and garage cleanup.
Residential Trash & Recycling
Video
Learn the truth behind three common recycling myths so you can help more materials find a second life.
Review local residential trash & recycling guidance before your next pickup or service request.
Service & Collection Information
WM provides one 96 gallon cart for weekly trash collection. To view your specific service day, please click here, enter your address and select “Verify.”
Container Setout Instructions
Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep container at least three feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
Set Up New Residential Service
To establish service for a newly built residence, please call Brownstown Charter Township at 734-675-4000.
How to Prepare Your Materials
All trash should be bagged. Do not overfill your container – the lid must close tightly. Overflow and materials outside the cart will not be collected.
What Belongs in Your Container
Acceptable items include standard household trash like food waste, chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, and textiles (donate if lightly used).
Non-acceptable items include construction waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
Request a Container Repair or Replacement
To request a container repair or replacement, please visit our support article, scroll to the “Residential” section, click “Get Started,” and enter your address.
Questions? Unable to submit your request? Please scroll to the bottom of the article and click ”Request Help.”
Report a Missed Pickup
If your container was curbside by the specified time and not emptied, click here to report a missed pickup via the link that will appear under the “Next Pickup” section after 5 p.m. on your service day and will remain for 72 hours.
Missed pickups cannot be scheduled if your container was not out or was blocked at the time of service.
If you do not see the “Report Missed Pickup for Prior Service” link, that means you are not eligible or are outside the specified time.
Request an Additional Container
Please click here to submit a request for help to lease an additional trash cart. Select “Continue as Guest,” enter your address, and follow the prompts to submit your request. Additional fees apply.
