Wayne County cities offer bulk pickup for furniture and appliances, monthly or by appointment. Detroit collects bulk on regular trash days. Freon appliances need separate handling.
Bulk trash disposal in Wayne County is handled municipally. Detroit Department of Public Works collects bulk items, including furniture, mattresses, and appliances, on your regular trash day with no separate appointment, but items must be set out by 7 a.m. and cannot exceed cubic-yard limits or include construction debris, tires, or hazardous waste. Dearborn, Livonia, and most suburbs offer scheduled bulk pickup weekly or monthly and often require a phone call or online appointment. Appliances containing refrigerants such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners must have a certified-tech sticker indicating freon removal, or the item will be left at the curb. Electronics and televisions are banned from landfill disposal under Michigan law and must be recycled through city programs, Best Buy, or Wayne County hazardous waste events. Tires are accepted only at special drop-off days. Illegal dumping of bulk items on vacant lots, a persistent Detroit problem, carries fines up to $10,000 under Detroit blight ordinance.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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