Where to dump trash in Detroit, MI
Detroit residents can drop off up to 1,000 lbs of bulky items a day for free at three DPW yards. Household garbage and construction debris are not accepted there.
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DPW Davison Yard – Citizen Bulk Drop-Off
Bulk drop-off center (residents) · City of Detroit Department of Public Works
Detroit residents only (proper ID)
Address
7901 W. Davison, Detroit, MI
Phone
Hours
- Monday–Saturday
- April 1 – October 31: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- November 1 – March 31: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Who can use it
Up to 1,000 lbs or 1 cubic yard per person per day. No construction debris or commercial vehicles.
Fees
| General load | Free for Detroit residents (bulk items, within limits) |
| Mattress | Check with facility |
| Tires | Up to 4 tires, no rims |
| Appliances | Check with facility |
| Couch / furniture | Check with facility |
| Yard waste | Check with facility |
- Construction debris and commercial loads go to J-Fons Transfer Station (fees not listed).
What they accept / don't accept
Accepted
- Bulk household items
- Tires (max 4, no rims)
Not accepted
- Household garbage
- Remodeling, construction and demolition debris
- Building materials
- Chemicals/containers
- Car or truck parts
- Fuel tanks
- Tree logs over 8 in diameter or 8 ft long
- Tires with rims / more than 4 tires
DPW Southfield Yard – Citizen Bulk Drop-Off
Bulk drop-off center (residents) · City of Detroit Department of Public Works
Detroit residents only (proper ID)
Address
12255 Southfield Rd, Detroit, MI
Phone
Hours
- Monday–Saturday
- April 1 – October 31: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- November 1 – March 31: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Who can use it
Up to 1,000 lbs or 1 cubic yard per person per day. No construction debris or commercial vehicles.
Fees
| General load | Free for Detroit residents (bulk items, within limits) |
| Mattress | Check with facility |
| Tires | Up to 4 tires, no rims |
| Appliances | Check with facility |
| Couch / furniture | Check with facility |
| Yard waste | Check with facility |
- Construction debris and commercial loads go to J-Fons Transfer Station (fees not listed).
What they accept / don't accept
Accepted
- Bulk household items
- Tires (max 4, no rims)
Not accepted
- Household garbage
- Remodeling, construction and demolition debris
- Building materials
- Chemicals/containers
- Car or truck parts
- Fuel tanks
- Tree logs over 8 in diameter or 8 ft long
- Tires with rims / more than 4 tires
DPW J. Fons Yard – Citizen Bulk Drop-Off
Bulk drop-off center (residents) · City of Detroit Department of Public Works
Detroit residents only (proper ID)
Address
6451 E. McNichols, Detroit, MI
Phone
Hours
- Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Year-round
Who can use it
Up to 1,000 lbs or 1 cubic yard per person per day. No construction debris or commercial vehicles. The J-Fons Transfer Station at the same address also takes commercial vehicles and all debris types (fees not published).
Fees
| General load | Free for Detroit residents (bulk items, within limits) |
| Mattress | Check with facility |
| Tires | Up to 4 tires, no rims |
| Appliances | Check with facility |
| Couch / furniture | Check with facility |
| Yard waste | Check with facility |
- Construction debris and commercial loads go to J-Fons Transfer Station (fees not listed).
What they accept / don't accept
Accepted
- Bulk household items
- Tires (max 4, no rims)
Not accepted
- Household garbage
- Remodeling, construction and demolition debris
- Building materials
- Chemicals/containers
- Car or truck parts
- Fuel tanks
- Tree logs over 8 in diameter or 8 ft long
- Tires with rims / more than 4 tires
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