Dearborn requires trash and recycling carts to be removed from the curb within 24 hours of collection and stored out of public view between pickups.
Under the Dearborn property maintenance provisions, trash and recycling carts must be returned from the curb to a storage location no later than 24 hours after the scheduled collection time. Between collections, carts must be stored in the rear or side yard, inside a garage, or behind a screening fence so they are not visible from the street or adjacent residential properties. Carts stored in the front yard or on driveways visible from the street are a common source of blight citations from Property Maintenance Inspectors. Lids must remain closed at all times to prevent odors, pests, and wind-blown debris, and damaged carts should be reported to DPW for repair or replacement.
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