Proper waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community. Farmington Hills offers residents a robust trash pick up system designed to make waste disposal convenient, efficient, and environmentally responsible. This comprehensive service ensures that residents can easily dispose of their household waste, recyclables, and bulk items while supporting the city’s sustainability goals.
References:
- City of Farmington Hills Trash Services: https://www.fhgov.com/trash/
- City of Farmington Garbage and Recycling Collection: https://farmgov.com/city-services/public-works/garbage-and-recycling-collection/
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Farmington Hills
The City of Farmington Hills has partnered with Priority Waste to provide weekly curbside pickup of garbage and recyclables. Pickup typically occurs between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with specific times varying from week to week. Residents are advised to have their items curbside by 7:00 AM to ensure collection.
Residential Trash Collection
Farmington Hills offers two primary methods for trash disposal:
- 95-Gallon Trash Carts
- Implemented October 9, 2023
- Provided by the city’s hauler
- Safer and more efficient for refuse collection
- Alternative Containers
- Metal or plastic containers
- 10-35 gallon capacity
- Must be watertight with tight-fitting lids
- Total weight of container and contents must not exceed 60 pounds
Recycling Services
The city provides weekly recycling collection alongside trash pickup. Residents can:
- Use provided recycling containers
- Place recyclables at the curbside on designated collection days
- Access recycling drop-off guidelines through the city’s website
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Bulk item collection is included in the regular trash service:
- Includes furniture, mattresses, appliances
- Picked up on regularly scheduled collection days
- No advance call required
- Mattresses with bed bugs must be wrapped in plastic
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Yard waste collection runs from April 7 to December 8, 2025:
- Acceptable materials: leaves, grass, shrub clippings, twigs
- Collection options:
- Brown paper yard waste bags
- 35-gallon containers with yard waste stickers
- Bundled brush (under 4 feet, 60 pounds max)
- Mulching for eco-friendly lawn care
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
The city adjusts collection schedules for major holidays:
- No collection on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day
- Thanksgiving and Christmas collections delayed
- One-day delay for affected routes
How to Find or Request Services
- Contact Division of Public Works: 248-871-2850
- Visit city website for detailed collection maps
- For special pickups, call DPW for a cost quote
Farmington Hills provides a comprehensive, resident-friendly trash pick up service that prioritizes convenience, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. By following the city’s guidelines, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
FAQ
What holidays are trash pickup in Farmington Hills?Collection will not be scheduled on the following holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Please note: Yard waste pickup will start the week of April 7, 2025, and end the week of Dec. 8, 2025, with the last pickup day on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.
Why was trash not picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
What holidays are trash pickup in Dade County?Waste collection service is provided, rain or shine, except on these holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, as observed by Miami-Dade County.
https://www.fhgov.com/trash/
Pickup will take place between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, but times may vary from week to week. To ensure pickup of all items, please have them at the curbside by 7:
https://farmgov.com/city-services/public-works/garbage-and-recycling-collection/
To have the collection route efficiently collected, WM will collect trash and recycling on your street every Wednesday, beginning on September 11th. As a