The City of Detroit has implemented an ordinance to keep local streets clean after budget restraints forced the cancellation of city-funded bulk debris removal. The Detroit Bulk Pick-Up ordinance states that it is now the responsibility of city residents to dispose of bulk items appropriately in one of six designated debris drop-off locations. Owners listed on a property title are responsible for the removal of debris within 24 hours from a vacant property. Any residents who violate the city ordinance will be ticketed and adjudicated by the Department of Administrative Hearings.

The improper placement of bulk items in the public right-of-way will be strictly monitored by the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA).  Each ticketed location will receive the following two options for debris removal: 

• Residents can take the bulk items to one of the drop-off locations.  
• Residents can use a private vendor to haul the bulk item(s) to a proper facility. 

The drop-off sites cannot be utilized for any commercial business activity.