Westland, MI Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Max length
- 3 feet
- Max bundle weight
- 60 pounds
- Billing
- Per admin fee schedule
- Enforcing dept
- Director of Public Services
Summary
Westland requires oversized trash cut to 3 feet and bundled under 60 pounds before curbside collection, with fees applied.
(b)Solid waste items that are too large to be placed in receptacles shall be cut to a length not to exceed three feet, collapsed or compressed, and securely tied or fastened in bundles weighing not more than 60 pounds. Such collections shall be subject to the fees addressed in section 82-13.(c)All such receptacles shall be maintained in sanitary condition, kept clean and in place. (Code 1981, § 16-6; Ord. No. 9-W-9, § 1, 8-18-14)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 66).
Full Breakdown
In the City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, solid waste items too large for a standard receptacle can't just be set at the curb whole. City Code requires them cut to no more than three feet in length, collapsed or compressed, and securely tied or fastened into bundles weighing no more than 60 pounds. These special/bulk collections are billed under the city's administrative fee schedule rather than covered by routine service.
Violations & Fines
Noncompliant bundles (oversized, over 60 lbs, or unbundled) can be left uncollected by the hauler; the chapter's general penalty applies to violations, up to a $500 fine and/or 90 days for repeat/willful noncompliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a fee for bulk pickup?
Sources & Official References
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