Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Allen Park
Trash Day
Curbside trash is collected once a week, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Weekly on the same day as trash collection
Yard Waste
Weekly on your scheduled trash day from the first full week of April through the second week of December
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside rubbish collection is funded via a millage on your annual summer property tax bill, while municipal water and sewer services are billed every other month.
Billing Cycle
Bi-monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (ACH), In Person, Mail, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
Assistance is available through the Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) for qualifying low-income residents.
Black Bin (Trash)
All trash must be placed inside the provided 96-gallon black tote. Bins should be placed at the curb prior to the scheduled pickup day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓General non-hazardous refuse
Green Bin (Recycling)
Place all recyclables in the 64-gallon green wheeled cart for single-stream collection. No sorting is necessary. NO PLASTIC BAGS.
Accepted Items
- ✓Newspaper
- ✓Junk mail
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Magazines
- ✓Mixed paper
- ✓Empty metal and aerosol cans
- ✓Aluminum
- ✓Tin
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and storage containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food-soiled materials
- ✕Hazardous waste
Yard Waste Bin
Place in 'Kraft' paper bags or marked 32-35 gallon cans (max 50 lbs) with a 'yard waste only' or 'compost' sticker. No plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Brush (bundled, max 18 inches diameter and 4 ft long)
- ✓Branches (max 2 inches diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On Demand / Scheduled
Placement
Bulk items must be bundled appropriately (not exceeding 4 feet or 50 lbs) and placed safely at the curb on the approved collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Bundled materials (max 4 ft / 50 lbs)
- ✓ Appliances (Freon units require certification and a $55 advance fee)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tree trunks
- ✕ Stumps
- ✕ Unbundled branches
- ✕ Hazardous household waste
Appliances containing Freon will be charged a $55 per unit fee, paid in advance. Units must be stickered to prove Freon removal, and doors must be taken off refrigerators.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your service day is on or after a major holiday, that week, your service day will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collection is paused during the winter season and does not resume until the first full week of April, unaffected by early spring holidays.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, the standard Monday through Friday collection schedule typically remains uninterrupted.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring/Summer
April to AugustWeekly compost and yard waste pickup begins during the first full week of April. Ensure all grass clippings are strictly in paper compost bags or labeled bins, as raking debris directly into Allen Park streets violates city ordinance.
Fall
September to DecemberAs the leaves drop, remember that yard waste service continues through the second week of December. Avoid overloading paper bags if they become wet from autumn rains, as the 50-pound weight limit is strictly enforced.
Winter
Late December to JanuaryFollowing the holidays, Priority Waste offers Christmas tree pickup for four weeks. If your tree exceeds 6 feet in height, you must cut it in half before placing it at the curb.
Local Tips & Community Info
Your Guide to Allen Park Garbage Collection
Residents of Allen Park, Michigan, rely on Priority Waste for their weekly residential refuse pickup. To guarantee your household waste is successfully collected, you must roll your standard trash bins to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your specific service day. Collection routes run Monday through Friday across different neighborhoods throughout the city. It is important to ensure your carts are fully accessible and unobstructed by vehicles, utility poles, or mailboxes so that the sanitation trucks can service them quickly and safely without causing delays.
Getting the Most from Single-Stream Recycling
The city provides every household with a dedicated 64-gallon wheeled cart designed exclusively for single-stream recycling collection. Because the local sorting process is entirely automated, you do not need to separate your paper, flattened cardboard, metal cans, or plastics into different compartments. However, a critical rule to remember is that plastic bags are strictly prohibited in the recycling cart. All materials must be placed loosely inside the bin. Dropping bagged recyclables at the curb will likely result in a skipped pickup or a warning tag from the driver.
Guidelines for Compost and Yard Trimmings
During the warmer months, Allen Park offers a robust weekly compost pickup program that typically runs from the first full week of April through the second week of December. If you have grass clippings or leaves, they must be stored in brown Kraft paper bags or inside 32-to-35-gallon rigid cans clearly marked with a yard waste only or compost sticker. For branches and twigs, you must tie them into small bundles measuring no larger than two by four feet and weighing under 50 pounds. Tree stumps and large logs are not accepted at the curb.
Arranging Bulk Disposals and Freon Removal
Unlike some municipalities where you can simply drag an old sofa to the curb at any time, Allen Park requires residents to call Priority Waste ahead of time to schedule a special pickup for oversized bulk items. All bulk materials must be bundled to stay under four feet in length or 50 pounds in weight. If you are discarding refrigerators, freezers, or dehumidifiers, an advanced $55 fee per unit is required because they contain Freon. The appliance doors must be fully detached, and a certified sticker proving the Freon has been safely extracted must be prominently visible.
Impact of Major Holidays on Collections
Your scheduled collection day may shift slightly during certain times of the year. Priority Waste observes six major national holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If any of these holidays occur on a weekday, all subsequent residential pickups for that week will be pushed back by one full day. For example, a Wednesday pickup will move to Thursday. Regular scheduling always resumes at the start of the following week on Monday.
Drop-off Facilities
Allen Park Department of Public Service (DPS) Office
15915 Southfield Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the designated trash collection company for Allen Park?
Priority Waste handles all residential garbage, recycling, and compost collection services for the City of Allen Park on a Monday through Friday schedule.
Do I need to call ahead for bulk item pickup?
Yes, residents must contact Priority Waste in advance to arrange the removal of large bulk items or appliances. Certain items, like Freon-containing refrigerators, require an advance payment of $55.
When can I put out yard waste in Allen Park?
The seasonal compost pickup program runs from early April through mid-December. Yard debris must be placed in Kraft paper bags or labeled 35-gallon cans, with absolutely no plastic bags allowed.