Dexter trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | City + Waste Management; billed on utility. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 7:00 a.m. Monday. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Same Monday; WM recycle cart; City + Waste Management. Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | 1 item first Monday each month; extra bulk first Mondays May & October; other dates paid WM. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Waste Management (WM) |
| Contacts | City 734-426-8303; WM 866-797-9018; 3515 Broad St. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 7:00 a.m. Monday.
Where
Curb; WM: street with wheels against curb; ≥3 ft from obstacles; remove same day.
Limits
Cart only; 1 bulk first Mon/month (+ May/Oct extras).
Not allowed
Auto parts/tires, concrete, C&D, electronics, fencing/RR ties, HHW, liquids, loose sharps, pallets, propane, wood/drywall, etc.
Bags
No trash bags outside carts; compost paper bags.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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City Trash Recycling Yard Waste + WM Dexter
Verified 2026-10-15 · dextermi.gov · source
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
If NYD, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas falls on Monday → delay to Tuesday.
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Full details for Dexter: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City + Waste Management; billed on utility. Residential Mondays; curb by 7:00 a.m. (recommend Sunday evening). WM carts required (no bags outside cart). City 734-426-8303; WM 866-797-9018.
- Recycling
- Same Monday; WM recycle cart.
- Bulk pickup
- 1 item first Monday each month; extra bulk first Mondays May & October; other dates paid WM. No Freon appliances at curb.
- Curbside: when
- By 7:00 a.m. Monday.
- Curbside: where
- Curb; WM: street with wheels against curb; ≥3 ft from obstacles; remove same day.
- Curbside: limits
- Cart only; 1 bulk first Mon/month (+ May/Oct extras).
- Curbside: brush
- Yard Apr–Dec in paper compost bags or stickered cans (stickers City Office); same Monday. DPW brush/leaf rules (butt-ends, ≤10' piles, dia limits).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Auto parts/tires, concrete, C&D, electronics, fencing/RR ties, HHW, liquids, loose sharps, pallets, propane, wood/drywall, etc.
- Curbside: bags
- No trash bags outside carts; compost paper bags.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Thin; cart replace fees via WM.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
If NYD, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas falls on Monday → delay to Tuesday. Sat/Sun holiday → no delay. (Handbook also notes weekday holiday may delay remainder of week.)
- Hauler
- Waste Management (WM)
- Contacts
- City 734-426-8303; WM 866-797-9018; 3515 Broad St
- Find your day
- City Trash Recycling Yard Waste + WM Dexter
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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