Mayor Ken Siver declared a State of Emergency on March 13, 2020 in the City of Southfield in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. All city events and activities have been postponed or cancelled until April 14, 2020 or further notice. City Hall (including the Library and P&R Building) and the 46th District Court are closed to the public; however, all essential public safety and public works services (including garbage and recycling pickup) continue to function as normal.
Yard Waste/Brush Collection
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Yard waste and brush are collected from mid April through mid November (weather permitting).
Yard Waste is collected curbside on your regularly scheduled rubbish collection day. Yard waste must be placed in approved paper bags or containers marked with a yard waste sticker that may be obtained by calling (248) 796-4860; or the container may be marked with a “Y.” YARD WASTE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN PLASTIC BAGS.
Brush Collection
The following are guidelines to help you follow the regulations for the curbside pick up of brush:
- No limbs over 8" in diameter;
- Branches shorter than 4' must be tied in bundles less than 60lbs per bundle, or in compost containers or bags;
- Vines must be bundled or in compost bags;
- No logs, roots or stumps;
- No complete shrub with roots attached;
- All branches must be stacked at the curb with the cut ends facing the street; and
- Branches less than 2” in diameter must be bagged or bundled.
Questions regarding yard waste collection may be directed to the Public Works Department at (248) 796-4860.
