Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Farmington Hills
Trash Day
Trash is collected Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood street address.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on your regular trash collection day.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on your regular pickup day from early April through mid-December.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Basic trash collection is funded by the City's General Fund, while the recycling and yard waste component is billed annually on your winter property tax statement.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Mail, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Property tax relief and tax deferment options are available for seniors (ages 62+), disabled individuals, and eligible low-income homeowners.
Priority Waste 95-Gallon Cart Bin (Trash)
Place at curb between 6:00 PM the night before and 7:00 AM on collection day. Personal cans up to 35-gallons/60-lbs and 2-mil plastic bags are also accepted.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Solidified latex paint
- ✓Small bundled items
Priority Waste Recycling Cart Bin (Recycling)
Clean and dry all recyclables. Do not bag recyclables; place them loose in the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard
- ✓Paper
- ✓Plastics
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Glass bottles
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Needles/Sharps
- ✕Household Hazardous Waste
Yard Waste Bin
Use paper bags, a 35-gallon can with a city sticker, or tie in bundles no longer than 4 feet and weighing under 60 lbs. No plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Shrub clippings
- ✓Twigs
- ✓Plant materials
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly
Placement
Place bulk items at the curb by 7:00 AM on your standard trash collection day. There is no need to call in advance.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Appliances
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction materials
- ✕ Propane tanks
- ✕ Unbundled large limbs
- ✕ Dirt or sod
Standard residential bulk items are collected at no extra charge, but construction material pickup requires calling Priority Waste directly to arrange a special paid pickup.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a designated holiday falls on a weekday, garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste is only collected from April to December, but it follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as trash during those active months.
Collections are strictly maintained with no delays on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryChristmas trees placed at the curbside are collected with regular trash pickup until the end of January.
Spring to Fall
April - DecemberCurbside yard waste collection typically begins the first week of April and concludes during the mid-December collection week.
Tax Season
WinterWhile solid waste pickup is funded by the General Fund, remember that your recycling and yard waste services are billed annually as a separate item on your winter property tax statement.
Local Tips & Community Info
Recycling Rules with RRRASOC
Collaborating closely with the Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC), the community strongly encourages sustainable waste practices. Recyclables should be kept loose, clean, and dry inside your designated recycling cart. Permitted materials include flattened cardboard boxes, mixed household paper, empty aerosol cans, tin or aluminum beverage containers, and standard plastic jugs or tubs. It is vital to avoid bagging your recyclables or throwing plastic grocery bags into the cart, as these soft plastics severely tangle the automated sorting machinery at the processing facility.
Yard Waste Season and Packaging
During the active growing and shedding seasons, the city implements a specialized yard waste collection program that typically begins the first week of April and concludes in mid-December. Acceptable organic debris, such as grass clippings, autumn leaves, and small twigs, must be properly contained. You may place this material in biodegradable brown kraft paper bags or in standard 35-gallon trash cans clearly marked with an official yard waste sticker. If you have brush or small branches to dispose of, ensure they are tightly bundled. These bundles cannot exceed four feet in length, must be under six inches in branch diameter, and should weigh less than 60 pounds.
Bulk Item Disposal Service
Getting rid of oversized items is incredibly straightforward for Farmington Hills residents, as standard bulk pickup is integrated into the monthly service rate without any additional surcharges. Large household fixtures—including mattresses, sofas, kitchen stoves, and refrigerators—are collected right alongside your regular weekly trash. Simply stage these heavy pieces at the edge of the street prior to the 7:00 AM deadline. If you are dealing with an exceptionally large home cleanout or require a highly specialized pickup, you may need to consult with the Department of Public Works (DPW) to request an assessment or a custom price quote.
Holiday Schedule Disruptions
Like most municipal services, refuse collection routes pause in observance of major legal holidays. The six recognized dates are New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Should any of these festive occasions fall on a standard weekday, all subsequent collections for the remainder of that week will be delayed by one full day. Normal pickup rhythms immediately resume at the start of the following week.
Drop-off Facilities
ERG Environmental Services (via RRRASOC)
13040 Merriman Rd, Livonia, MI 48150
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I handle hazardous materials like batteries or paint?
Hazardous household waste cannot be placed in your standard garbage or recycling bins. Residents should utilize RRRASOC’s specialized drop-off events held throughout the year to safely dispose of chemicals, wet paint, and electronics.
What number should I call if my garbage was unexpectedly skipped?
If your properly prepared bins were at the curb by 7:00 AM and were not serviced, you should promptly reach out to the Farmington Hills Department of Public Works at (248) 871-2850 or contact Priority Waste directly to report the oversight.
Can I use standard trash cans for my grass clippings?
Yes, you can use regular trash cans up to 35 gallons in size for grass clippings and leaves, provided you affix official city yard waste stickers to both sides of the container so the drivers can easily identify the contents.