Dearborn provides weekly curbside trash collection through the Department of Public Works on designated routes, with set-out and container requirements in the city code.
The Dearborn Department of Public Works collects residential trash once per week on a route schedule assigned by neighborhood. Residents must place refuse containers at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day and may not set containers out before 6:00 p.m. the evening prior. All household waste must be placed in city-approved wheeled carts or tightly sealed bags, and loose refuse is not accepted. Items placed in the wrong location, set out late, or in unapproved containers may be left uncollected and can result in a blight citation. Collection is suspended on major holidays and pickup is delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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