2026 Dexter Township Service Guide
DownloadTrash, Recycling & Yard Waste Pickup
At WM, we're proud to take care of our Dexter Township neighbors — and our planet — with residential trash pickup, organics and recycling services.
If a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the rest of the week will be pushed back a day. For a Thursday holiday, service would be on Friday, and Friday service would be Saturday. For holidays on Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays.
Important Announcement
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Residential Trash & Recycling
Review local residential trash & recycling guidance before your next pickup or service request.
Service & Collection Information
WM provides a 96 gallon green cart with green lid 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 the night before or by 7 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep container at least three (3) feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
How to Prepare Your Materials
All trash should be bagged and tie the bags tightly. Do not overfill your container - the lid must close tightly. While material should be placed inside the cart, WM also has the ability to apply overage charges for material outside the container. Following a 60-day start-up campaign, the first two violation notices will be educational. From the third violation notice on, waste will be collected and a charge incurred.
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.
Set Up New Residential Service
For new service starts, residents will be responsible for contacting WM Customer Experience at 866-797-9018 on or after April 1, 2026.
Report a Missed Pickup
Did you know you can get updates on your service ETA by signing up or logging in to your My WM account? If containers were curbside by the specified time and were not emptied, you can also report a missed pickup online. On the main dashboard, locate the services card. Click details on current service to submit your missed pickup request.
Request an Additional Container
Additional carts are available for a fee. Click here to request help with changes to your services.
Request a Container Repair or Replacement
Sign up or log in to your My WM account. Locate the appropriate service card (trash, recycling, organics, etc.) on the main dashboard and select "Container Issue" and follow the prompts to submit.
Questions? Unable to submit your request? Please scroll to the bottom of the support article to Request Help.
Dexter Township has chosen WM to provide waste pickup, but you'll need your own WM profile to ensure proper service and billing. Enter your address and we'll help you get set up.
