Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lyon Charter Township
Michigan residential pickups occur weekly. Please check your local township or city map for your exact neighborhood collection day.
State Mandate
Keep yard clippings out of landfills. Return deposit bottles separately.
Typically Dark Green or Black (varies by cart size) Bin (Trash)
All household trash must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on your designated collection day. Ensure carts are placed at least 3 feet away from mailboxes, trees, and other bins.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste and wrappers
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Securely bagged household debris
Typically Blue or Green with a Recycling Logo Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be empty, clean, and dry. Place items loosely in the cart; do not enclose recyclables in plastic garbage bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened corrugated cardboard
- ✓Metal food and beverage cans
- ✓Clear and colored glass bottles
- ✓Plastics numbered #1 through #7
- ✓Mixed paper, magazines, and junk mail
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags or film
- ✕Styrofoam packing materials
- ✕Greasy pizza boxes
- ✕Medical waste or needles
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Must be placed in 30-gallon Kraft paper bags or clearly marked 32-gallon rigid containers. Branches must be tied in bundles under 4 feet long and weighing less than 50 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Small branches and twigs
- ✓Garden vegetation and weeds
- ✓Shrub trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your designated service day
Placement
Place bulk items next to your regular trash carts by 6:00 AM on collection day, ensuring they do not block sidewalks, mailboxes, or the roadway.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Couches, chairs, and household furniture
- ✓ Household appliances (doors must be removed)
- ✓ Rolled and tied carpet (cut into 4-foot lengths)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Items containing Freon (unless tagged and evacuated)
- ✕ Automotive parts and tires
- ✕ Hazardous waste or liquid chemicals
- ✕ Large quantities of construction debris or concrete
Standard bulk collection is included in the municipal waste contract. However, excessive cleanouts or unapproved materials may require a private dumpster rental.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday (Monday-Friday), collection services for the remainder of that week will be delayed by one day. Friday collections will be completed on Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collection is suspended from mid-December through March, regardless of holiday schedules. Live Christmas trees are typically collected during the first two weeks of January.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no interruption or delay to the normal weekday collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Plastic Bags at the Grocery Store
The number one recycling contaminant in Lyon Township is plastic film and grocery bags. These items wrap around the sorting gears at the recycling plant, causing facility shutdowns. Return them to local grocery stores instead.
Pizza Boxes: Only the Clean Parts
While cardboard is highly recyclable, the grease and cheese stuck to the bottom of a pizza box ruins the paper recycling process. Tear off the clean top lid to recycle it, and throw the greasy bottom half into the trash.
No Tanglers in the Blue Bin
Never place garden hoses, extension cords, wire hangers, or holiday lights into your recycling cart. These 'tanglers' cause severe mechanical damage to recycling equipment and pose a safety risk to waste processing workers.
Seasonal Information
Spring
April to MayCurbside yard waste collection officially restarts the first week of April. Ensure your early spring pruning and thatch are placed in designated Kraft bags or stickered cans to guarantee pickup.
Fall
October to DecemberLeaf collection is a major priority in autumn. Yard waste service continues through the second week of December. Raking leaves into the street or drainage ditches is strictly prohibited and violates township ordinances.
Winter
January to MarchDuring winter weather, ensure your carts are placed on a cleared area of your driveway apron. Never place bins on top of snowbanks or in the street where they interfere with township snowplows.
About Lyon Charter Township Waste Management
Streamlined Waste Collection in Lyon Charter Township
Lyon Charter Township operates a unified municipal waste collection program, currently managed by Priority Waste. This single-hauler system is strategically designed to limit heavy garbage truck traffic throughout the rapidly growing residential subdivisions and rural routes, reducing wear on local roads while minimizing noise pollution. All weekly household garbage, recycling, and seasonal yard waste services are consolidated into a single assigned pickup day for maximum convenience.
Hassle-Free Weekly Bulk Disposal for Residents
One of the standout benefits of the township's waste contract is the inclusion of weekly bulk item pickup at no additional charge. Whether you are clearing out an old mattress from a home remodel or disposing of a broken washing machine, Lyon Township residents can simply place one to two large items at the curb alongside their regular bins. This eliminates the need to pay for private hauling or schedule specialized appointments, making home cleanouts substantially easier.
Single-Stream Recycling Without the Sorting
To encourage environmental sustainability across Oakland County, Lyon Township utilizes a single-stream recycling system. This means residents do not have to separate their cardboard, glass, metals, and plastics. Everything approved for recycling can be placed directly into the designated rolling cart. The township emphasizes keeping these materials loose—never bagged—to ensure they can be efficiently processed at regional material recovery facilities without jamming sorting equipment.
Comprehensive Seasonal Yard Waste Program
Maintaining the natural beauty of the South Lyon area generates a significant amount of yard debris. To manage this, the township provides seasonal curbside compost collection running from early April through mid-December. Residents must use biodegradable Kraft paper bags or rigid 32-gallon containers clearly marked with a 'Yard Waste' decal. This organic material is diverted from standard landfills and repurposed into nutrient-rich compost for local agricultural and landscaping use.
Safe Disposal via the Oakland County NoHaz Consortium
Standard curbside service is not equipped to handle toxic, flammable, or hazardous chemicals. To protect local groundwater and the Huron River watershed, Lyon Township participates in the Oakland County NoHaz Consortium. This program provides residents with multiple specialized drop-off events throughout the year, offering a safe, legal avenue to dispose of items like pesticides, lithium-ion batteries, oil-based paints, and old motor oil.
Drop-off Facilities
Oakland County NoHaz Drop-off Events
Various locations across Oakland County (Check township website for current event schedule)
Materials Accepted
RRASOC Drop-Off Center
20000 W. 8 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 (Accessible via regional partnership)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides trash pickup for Lyon Township, Michigan?
Lyon Charter Township contracts with a single municipal hauler to handle all residential trash, recycling, and yard waste. Currently, Priority Waste provides these services for the township.
Do I have to pay extra for bulk item pickup in Lyon Township?
No, reasonable bulk item pickup is included in your standard service. You can place one to two large items, such as furniture or appliances, at the curb each week on your regular trash day without calling ahead.
When does the yard waste collection season begin and end?
Weekly curbside yard waste collection runs concurrently with your trash service starting the first week of April and concluding around the second week of December. All compost must be in Kraft paper bags or marked cans.
Where can I throw away hazardous chemicals in Lyon Township?
Hazardous materials like wet paint, motor oil, and pesticides are banned from standard trash collection. Residents should participate in the Oakland County NoHaz Consortium drop-off events hosted throughout the year for safe disposal.