Guidelines for Weekly Trash & Recycling Pick-up
The City contracts trash pick-up for single-family residential homes through GFL Environmental. The fee for single-family residential trash, recycling, yard waste and brush pickup is included in the summer tax bill. Apartments, condominiums and businesses must arrange for their own trash pick-up.
The City’s contractor provides weekly residential trash/garbage and recycling pick-up. New residents who do not yet have recycling bins may request bin delivery by calling the Department of Public Works, (248) 796-4860. Replacement recycling bins also are available for $7 each at the Neighborhood & Information Center at Southfield City Hall.
Residents can request a free 64 gallon recycling cart instead of using a recycling bin. Recycling carts are provided to single family households upon request at no cost. (Please note: the new carts are not required, you may continue to use your current recycling bin if preferred.) To order the new 64 gallon recycling cart, simply call Priority Waste at (586) 228-1200.
The current trash pick-up and recycling schedule:
- Monday Neighborhoods between 12 & 13 Mile Roads
- Tuesday Neighborhoods between 11 & 12 Mile Roads
Including the North half of Section 13 - Wednesday Neighborhoods between 10 & 11 Mile Roads
Including the South half of Section 13 - Thursday Neighborhoods between 9 & 10 Mile Roads
- Friday Neighborhoods between 8 & 9 Mile Roads
Refuse and Recycling Map (pdf)
Single-family residents can help the weekly curbside trash collection process by following these guidelines:
- Place trash at the curb after 4 p.m. on the afternoon before scheduled pick-up and no later than 7 a.m. the day of your scheduled pick-up. Empty receptacles must be removed from the curb by noon of the day after pick-up.
- All mixed-refuse (non-recyclables) must be in bags or watertight containers holding 32 gallons or less, including tight-fitting lids and handles. Yard waste must be in recyclable paper bags or in ordinary trash containers (marked with a "Y" or a Yard Waste sticker) and placed at least three feet from the regular trash.
- Branches and tree limbs must be less than 8 inches in diameter and not more than 6 feet long with cut ends facing the street. They will be picked up from the curb from spring through fall.
- Furniture should be placed at the curb before 7 a.m. on trash day, so an inventory can be taken. Limit of 2 pieces per week.
- Appliances (refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) - all doors and lids must be removed for safety before being placed at curbside.
- Hazardous waste and building materials are NOT accepted.
- Other unacceptable items: tires, concrete, earth, logs, stumps and yard waste in plastic bags.
