DETROIT – I’m so tired of hearing about illegally dumping in Detroit.
It seems to happen all year, but especially now as the weather begins to warm up. People start spring cleaning, and nothing is more infuriating than when police catch a suburban business owner throwing their trash in a vacant Detroit lot. Sometimes, it’s even Detroiters using a nearby vacant lot as a dumping ground.
Here’s the deal: if you’re caught illegally dumping, you can face serious fines and the possibility of jail time, depending on what’s being dumped and where in the city. However, you do have options for disposing of your junk, and it’s free!
Below you will find information on the locations in the area where you can bring bulk items. These facilities are open, and crews are waiting for your items.
Let’s all work together to keep our city clean!
You can find locations to drop off bulk and yard waste below
| Location | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Yard | 12255 Southfield Service Drive | Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Davison Yard | 8221 W. Davison | Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| J. Fons Yard | 6451 E. McNichols Road | Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Open Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. |
More information on waste collection in Detroit can be found on its official website.
- You can report illegal dumping through the Improve Detroit app.