Wayne County cities require trash and recycling bins to be stored out of public view between pickup days, behind the front building line, a fence, or inside a garage.
Trash bin storage between collection days is a property maintenance standard in nearly every Wayne County municipality. Detroit's property maintenance code requires carts to be stored behind the front building line of the house, with a clear line of sight from the street showing no bins stored in the front yard, unless screened by a fence or hedge. Dearborn, Livonia, Westland, Taylor, and Canton have identical or stricter requirements, often specifying storage in a garage, rear yard, or side yard behind a screening fence. Bins visible from the street outside the permitted collection window are a common blight citation and can carry fines of $50 to $500 per day in Detroit. Corner lots must screen bins from both streets. Multi-family and commercial properties require enclosed dumpsters with gates kept closed when not in use. Aging housing stock with detached garages often presents storage challenges, but alternative solutions like low fences or landscape screens are acceptable. Repeat violations can lead to administrative hearings.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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