Free Citizen Bulk Drop Off Centers

Detroit residents with proper ID may use DPW drop-off centers for up to 1,000 pounds or 1 cubic yard (with a limit of 1,000 pounds of bulk per person per day).

No construction debris or commercial vehicles accepted at Citizen Drop-Off Centers. If you have construction debris, the Department of Public Works offers a Paid Bulk Collection Service to help residents remove unwanted debris from their yards. Commercial vehicles and all types of debris are also accepted at the: 

Citizen Drop-Off Center Locations & Hours:

DPW Davison Yard – 7901 W. Davison

• Open Tuesday – Saturday
• Summer Hours (April 1 – October 31):
  • 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
  • (Closed 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
• Winter Hours (November 1 – March 31):
  • 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
  • (Closed 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

DPW Southfield Yard – 12255 Southfield Rd.

• Open Monday – Saturday
• Summer Hours (April 1 – October 31):
  • 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
  • (Closed 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
• Winter Hours (November 1 – March 31):
  • 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
  • (Closed 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

DPW J. Fons Yard – 6451 E. McNichols

• Open Monday – Friday (Year Round)
  • 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
  • (Closed 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

Citizen Bulk Drop-Off Center Rules

We do not accept the following items:

• No Household Garbage
• Remodeling/Construction Debris
• Demolition Debris
• Building Materials
• Chemicals/Containers
• Car or Truck Parts
• Fuel Tanks
• No Tree Logs Greater Than 8 Inches in Diameter or 8 Feet Long
• Tires with Rims
• More than 4 Tires