Service Details
Any City of Plymouth resident or business may utilize curbside disposal or drop off disposal of large, oversized items for a volume-based fee.
- Curbside: Any bulk item that is placed out as trash must have an orange special refuse sticker to be picked up. Stickers may be purchased at the Municipal Services office located at 1231 Goldsmith in Plymouth. Currently, only cash or check is accepted.
- Drop Off: Use of the open top dumpster is for City residents and City business owners only. All those looking to dump must first check-in with the office staff prior to using the dumpster so fees can be paid, and address verified. Trash disposal drop off is accepted at
the Municipal Services office year-round during regular business hours
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hazardous materials, liquids, construction debris, concrete, and compost including dirt and sod cannot be disposed of in the open top dumpster or by special refuse curbside pickup.
Collection Schedule
Curbside bulk item pickup occurs on Tuesdays. Bulk item pickup does not follow the traditional collection routes.
Cost
The cost to dispose of an item depends on the size (volume and weight) of the item or how large of a load of trash is brought for disposal. See the list below for pricing estimates. Currently, the Municipal Services office only accepts cash or check.
Example of Bulk Item Fees
- Appliances $12
- Bed frame $5
- Cabinet $8
- Carpet (per bundle) $5
- Chair, small $6
- Chair, recliner $10
- Couch $15, Loveseat $12
- Countertop (per linear foot) $1
- Desk, small $8
- Desk, large $12
- Door $7
- Dresser $12
- Entertainment Center $12
- Grill $10
- Mattress/Box Spring, twin/double $5 (each)
- Mattress/Box Spring, queen/king $7 (each)
- Table, small $5
- Table, kitchen $10
- Toilet $5
- TV, under 40” $5
- TV, over 40” $8
- Water Heater $12
Load Size
- Auto/Sedan $20-$35
- Station Wagon/SUV/Mini-van $25-$40
- Pickup Truck (level load) $45-$70
- Trailer (8’x7’x4’) $60-$80
How it Works
To ensure curbside bulk item pickup, purchase your special refuse tag by Monday at 3:00 p.m. Your items will be picked up by the contractor utilizing a non-automated truck. Items are typically collected on Tuesdays each week. If pickup of your bulk item was missed, please call our office as soon as you notice at 734-453-7737 ext. 0.
Disposal Rules and Prohibited Items
Carpet: For carpet to be picked up at the curb, it must be folded or rolled into sections no larger than three feet in length and each section must not weigh than 50 pounds.
Refrigerators/Air Conditioners/Freezers/Dehumidifiers/Water Coolers: Freon must be removed from a refrigerator, air conditioner, or other freon-containing appliance before it can be picked up or disposed of. Contact any certified heating and cooling company to remove the freon. A certification sticker must be placed on the unit. The doors must be removed from the hinges if the refrigerator or freezer is being picked up from the curb. Contact us directly to schedule pickup for these items.
Cardboard Compactor
Any City of Plymouth resident or business may utilize the cardboard compactor for drop off disposal of cardboard boxes. Cardboard boxes do not have to be broken down to be placed in the compactor. All those looking to dispose of cardboard must first check-in with the office staff prior to dumping so address can be verified. Currently, there is no fee to dispose of cardboard.
Overflow Recycling Center
Any City of Plymouth resident or business may utilize the overflow recycling center for drop off disposal of additional recycling. All those looking to dispose of recycling must first check-in with the office staff prior to dumping so address can be verified. Currently, there is no fee to dispose of recycling.