Trash and Recycling Pickup in Farmington Hills, Michigan

This article provides an overview of trash and recycling collection schedules, guidelines, and key information for residential curbside pickup services in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Regular Collection Schedules

• Farmington Hills provides weekly trash collection on designated weekdays based on your home address.

• Recycling is picked up every other week on the same day as your regular trash.

• Yard waste is collected weekly from early April through early December.

• Find your pickup days by entering your address on the Waste Collection Map.

Trash Cart Guidelines

• Place trash in your provided 95-gallon cart, in bags, or bundles curbside by 7 a.m. on pickup days.

• Carts must be removed from the curb within 12 hours of collection.

• Do not overfill carts. Lids should fully close. Bag any overflow trash.

• Total weight of containers and contents cannot exceed 60 lbs.

Recycling Preparation

• Rinse containers and ensure recyclables are clean. Do not bag recyclables.

• Break down cardboard boxes flat and bundle together.

• Overflow can be placed in bins next to carts. Do not use plastic bags.

Yard Waste Collection

• Yard waste is collected from April through mid-December on your trash day.

• Use paper yard waste bags, cans with yard waste stickers, or bundles.

• Brush must be tied securely in bundles no larger than 2 ft diameter and 4 ft long.

Bulk Item Pickup

• Bulk items like furniture and appliances are collected on the 2nd trash day of the month.

• Mattresses and upholstered items must be wrapped if infested with bed bugs.

• Place bulk items curbside by 7 a.m. on your pickup day.

Holiday Schedule Changes

Trash pickup is suspended on these holidays and moves one day later that week:

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• New Year’s Day

View the 2023 holiday schedule.

Special Pickup Requests

For special pickups or quotes, call the Department of Public Works at 248-871-2850. Fees may apply.

Missed Pickup or Cart Issues

Call 248-871-2850 to report:

• Missed collection
• Damaged carts
• Request cart repairs or replacement

Farmington Hills Sanitation Contacts

Department of Public Works

Phone: 248-871-2850

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This overview covers the key details on trash and recycling collection in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Visit the City of Farmington Hills Public Works page for additional sanitation resources and guidelines.