Keeping Allen Park clean and environmentally sustainable requires an efficient waste management system. Residents rely on consistent and reliable trash pickup services to maintain the community’s cleanliness and hygiene. This comprehensive overview will help Allen Park residents understand their waste collection options, schedules, and important guidelines.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Allen Park
Priority Waste manages all waste collection services for Allen Park residents. The city provides each household with one trash bin and one recycling bin, with collection services paid through a millage in summer taxes.
Residential Trash Collection
- Pickup Days: Monday through Friday
- Placement Time: Carts must be out by 7:00 a.m. on scheduled pickup day
- Weight Limit: Maximum 175 pounds per cart
- Cart Storage: Remove within 12 hours of pickup
- Parking Restrictions: Street parking prohibited between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on collection days
Recycling Services
Acceptable recyclable materials include:
Paper Materials
- Newspaper
- Junk mail
- Flattened cardboard
- Box board
- Magazines
- Mixed paper
Metal Items
- Empty cans
- Aerosol cans
- Aluminum
- Tin
Plastic Items
- Bottles
- Jugs
- Storage containers
- Tubs
Non-Recyclable Materials
- Plastic bags
- Styrofoam
- Food waste
- Soiled pizza boxes
- Plastic cups
- Ceramic items
- Bubble wrap
- Plastic silverware
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Residents must schedule bulk item pickup in advance:
- Maximum length: 4 feet
- Maximum weight: 50 pounds
- Appliances with Freon: $55 per unit (must be pre-paid)
- Refrigerators/freezers: Doors must be removed
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Compost pickup runs weekly from the first full week of April through the second week of December:
- Use Kraft paper bags or marked 32-35 gallon cans
- No plastic bags allowed
- Branches must be bundled (2 inches diameter or less)
- Bundle size: Maximum 2 feet by 4 feet
- Maximum bundle weight: 50 pounds
- Christmas tree pickup available for 4 weeks after the holiday
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Priority Waste observes six major holidays with service delays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
When a holiday falls on or before your service day, pickup will be delayed by one day.
How to Request Services
Contact Priority Waste for:
- Missed pickups
- Damaged cart replacement
- Service inquiries
Customer Service:
- Phone: (586) 228-1200
- Toll-free: 1-855-927-8365
Allen Park residents can maintain a clean, sustainable community by following these waste collection guidelines. By understanding the schedule, preparation requirements, and recycling rules, everyone can contribute to efficient waste management and environmental preservation.
https://www.cityofallenpark.org/departments/department_of_public_service/waste_collection/index.php
Each residence is provided with one trash bin and one recycling bin. Please place household trash carts out by 7:00 am on your scheduled day of pickup.
https://www.prioritywaste.com/municipality/allen-park-mi/
Service Days: Monday – Friday · Compost Pickup Period: Weekly service beginning on the first full week of April through the second week of December. · Bulk Pick