Romulus trash & recycling schedule

At a glance

Trash	City contract Waste Management (866-797-9018; home.wm.com/romulus) — Green-lid 96-gal (or 64) trash cart required; bag trash inside; up to 4… Source: Not yet confirmed
Curbside	After 4 p.m. prior – by 6 a.m. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed
Recycling	Same day; yellow-lid 64-gal (upgrade 96-gal $25; seniors 36-gal) (recycle cart). Source: Not yet confirmed
Bulk	≤3/week on regular day (appliances, furniture, mattresses wrapped, carpet ≤4' / ≤50 lb — 4 bundles = 1 item). Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed
Hauler	Waste Management
Contacts	WM 866-797-9018; City 734-942-7500; Treasurer landfill vouchers 734-942-7580. Source: Not yet confirmed

Curbside

Curbside checklist

City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.

Saved address (this device only)

When

After 4 p.m. prior – by 6 a.m.

Where

Curb; 3 ft from obstacles; yard waste 3 ft from trash or opposite driveway side.

Limits

4 extra trash bags; 3 bulk/week.

Not allowed

Auto parts, batteries, C&D, fencing, propane, shingles, tires, etc.

Bags

Trash bagged in cart; recycle unbagged.

Source: Not yet confirmed

Add curbside reminder to Google Calendar

Find your pickup day

City Solid Waste Program + Recycling + WM 2025 brochure + WM community site

Verified 2026-10-15 · romulusgov.com · source

Holidays

Holiday schedule on home.wm.com/romulus (check the city page)

Private junk pickup

Same-week haul for furniture or a cleanout in Romulus. Not affiliated with Town Rulebook or your city — you book directly.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Flex College HUNKS estimate

Opens the vendor site. We do not book or take payment.

Show more

Full details for Romulus: every rule, with sources

Trash: City contract Waste Management (866-797-9018; home.wm.com/romulus) — Green-lid 96-gal (or 64) trash cart required; bag trash inside; up to 4 extra bags outside cart (2025 WM brochure). Out by 6 a.m. or no earlier than 4 p.m. prior; wheels to house; ≥3 ft clear. City Hall 734-942-7500.
Recycling: Same day; yellow-lid 64-gal (upgrade 96-gal $25; seniors 36-gal). Loose in cart only — no bags/outside bins.
Bulk pickup: ≤3/week on regular day (appliances, furniture, mattresses wrapped, carpet ≤4'/≤50 lb — 4 bundles = 1 item). Freon drained/tagged or fee for undrained. Landfill vouchers via Treasurer for Woodland Meadows.
Curbside: when: After 4 p.m. prior – by 6 a.m.
Curbside: where: Curb; 3 ft from obstacles; yard waste 3 ft from trash or opposite driveway side.
Curbside: limits: 4 extra trash bags; 3 bulk/week.
Curbside: brush: Yard 3rd week Mar – Fri 2nd week Dec; kraft or ≤32-gal marked ≤50 lb; bundles ≤18" circ / ≤4 ft / ≤50 lb / branches ≤6" dia.
Curbside: not allowed: Auto parts, batteries, C&D, fencing, propane, shingles, tires, etc. (bulk); yard exclusions.
Curbside: bags: Trash bagged in cart; recycle unbagged.
Curbside: fees and fines: Tagged noncompliant items left.
Holidays: Holiday schedule on home.wm.com/romulus (check the city page. Trees Dec 26 – Fri of 2nd full week Jan.)
Hauler: Waste Management
Contacts: WM 866-797-9018; City 734-942-7500; Treasurer landfill vouchers 734-942-7580
Find your day: City Solid Waste Program + Recycling + WM 2025 brochure + WM community site
Sources: Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed
Verified: 2026-10-15

Town Rulebook is independent and not affiliated with any city or hauler. Schedules change — always confirm with your city. About & disclaimer