Rubbish Removal
Overview
 The City of Farmington Hills has a long-term contract with
Waste Management for refuse, recycling, bulk item pickup, and yard waste
collection. The City’s solid waste program provides weekly
curbside pickup of garbage and recyclables, and from early April until
late November, curbside pickup of yard waste is also offered.
These services are made available to all single family homes and to
certain condominiums which fit required criteria and choose to receive
the services.
The Division of Public Works administers the rubbish removal program
and is responsible for monitoring day-to-day refuse/recycling services. DPW
employees dispatch complaints to Waste Management’s supervisory staff
and respond to questions and special requests from residents.
The solid waste portion of rubbish pickup and removal is funded from
the City’s General Fund, while a fee is charged for the recycling/yard
waste component. This fee is billed annually as a separate
component of the winter property tax statement.
Garbage cans, bags and bundles should be placed at the curb or at the
edge of the street in front of the home no earlier than 6:00 PM on the
day before collection. All containers must be removed from the
curb no later than 12 hours following collection. Pickup will take
place between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, but times may vary from week to week.
To ensure pickup of all items, please have them at the curbside by 7:00
AM.
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