Grand Rapids, MI Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)

The owner or occupant of any residential unit within the City in which any Solid Waste shall be accumulated, shall maintain on said Premises one (1) or more refuse carts, each having a capacity of not more than one hundred (100) gallons. The number of carts kept on each Premises shall be sufficient to conveniently store the normal accumulation of Solid Waste on said Premises over a period of not less than seven (7) days; and for Recyclable Materials, not less than 14 days. Such carts shall be constructed of rigid metal or plastic with tightly fitting covers which are rodent-proof. Rigid refuse carts must be kept tightly covered except when opened for deposit or removal of Solid Waste. All Solid Waste being stored on any Premises between collections must be stored in a rigid container with a tightly fitting cover.(2)Rigid carts for storage of Solid Waste shall be placed at the rear or side of buildings at a place which is reasonably inconspicuous and away from streets and places occupied by other persons. (Ord. No. 2012-47, § 1, 8-28-12, eff. 9-4-12)