Melvindale trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | City DPW: Priority Waste for residential trash, recycling, yard waste, bulky. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Check Priority (Mon–Fri routes). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | City links Curbside Recycling Guidelines; Priority flyer (city-hosted): loose in cart; paper/cardboard, metal cans, glass bottles/jars, plastic. Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Priority: weekly, no limit; Freon items $28 as requested. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Priority Waste |
| Contacts | DPW 313-429-1080; Priority 855-927-8365; City 313-429-1040. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Check Priority (Mon–Fri routes).
Where
Between sidewalk & street ≤2 ft from curb / approach.
Limits
Bulk weekly (Priority).
Not allowed
Per recycling flyer.
Bags
Check Priority.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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City DPW + cart placement + Priority Melvindale
Verified 2026-10-15 · melvindale.org · 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 | — |
Priority standard holidays (NYD, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) → one-day delay if service on/after.
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Full details for Melvindale: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City DPW: Priority Waste for residential trash, recycling, yard waste, bulky. Carts between sidewalk and street ≤2 ft from curb or on approach — citation risk if wrong. DPW 313-429-1080. Priority: days Mon–Fri (address-specific); CS 855-927-8365 / 586-228-1200.
- Recycling
- City links Curbside Recycling Guidelines; Priority flyer (city-hosted): loose in cart; paper/cardboard, metal cans, glass bottles/jars, plastic bottles/jugs/tubs; no bags/food-contaminated/etc.
- Bulk pickup
- Priority: weekly, no limit; Freon items $28 as requested.
- Curbside: when
- Check Priority (Mon–Fri routes).
- Curbside: where
- Between sidewalk & street ≤2 ft from curb / approach.
- Curbside: limits
- Bulk weekly (Priority).
- Curbside: brush
- Compost 4/1/2026–12/11/2026 (Priority); yard stickers at Clerk / Water Dept.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Per recycling flyer.
- Curbside: bags
- Check Priority.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Citation for improper cart placement (city notice).
- 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
Priority standard holidays (NYD, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) → one-day delay if service on/after holiday — check city if different.
- Hauler
- Priority Waste
- Contacts
- DPW 313-429-1080; Priority 855-927-8365; City 313-429-1040
- Find your day
- City DPW + cart placement + Priority Melvindale
- 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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