Frequently Asked Questions

Please be aware of the following:

• At this time, glass is not being accepted. Glass can be taken to the Westland Recycle Center
• Do not put recyclables into plastic bags
• Only material that is empty, clean and dry can be recycled
• Plastic bags and Tetra Packs are not accepted
• Rinse out any residue that is in plastic bottles or cans before putting them in the recycle bin
• Shredded paper must be put in a recyclable paper bag
• Remove the label, prior to recycling a can. You can recycle the label with other recyclable paper items
• Leave the lid on any plastic bottle and recycle them together. Lids are too small to recycle separately
• Do not put plastic hangers in the recycle bin
• Do not put old metal tools in the recycle bin.  Old metal tools can be taken to the Westland Recycle Center
• Do not put plastic toys in the recycle bin
• Do not put any old appliances in the recycle bin. They can be taken to the Westland Recycle Center

Glass is very hard on the equipment. Also there is a limited demand for the recycled glass. The majority of glass that is taken to the facility ends up at the landfill.

Glass beverage and food jars can be dropped off at the Westland Recycle Center located at 37137 Marquette, Westland. The containers need to be be rinsed out of any food residue, clean, and dry before being recycled.

The trash bins are black, and the recycling bins are blue.

Report damaged or missing Trash or Recycle bins directly to City of Westland by:

• City of Westland Service Request Form
• Calling 1-734-728-1770
• Emailing Dept. of Public Service

Not at this time; the residents who have two bins from the previous program will be able to keep their two bins.

Report Trash, Curbside Recycling, Bulk Pickup and Compost Pickup questions or concerns directly to Priority Waste by:

• Priority Waste Contact Form
• Calling 1-586-228-1200
• Emailing westlandldc@prioritywaste.com

Report damaged or missing Trash or Recycle bins directly to City of Westland by:

• City of Westland Service Request Form
• Calling 1-734-728-1770
• Emailing Dept. of Public Service

Report Trash, Curbside Recycling, Bulk Pickup and Compost Pickup questions or concerns directly to Priority Waste by:

• Priority Waste Contact Form
• Calling 1-586-228-1200
• Emailing westlandldc@prioritywaste.com

Report damaged or missing Trash or Recycle bins directly to City of Westland by:

• City of Westland Service Request Form
• Calling 1-734-728-1770
• Emailing Dept. of Public Service

No, the recycling bin is only for recycling materials. The City is charged additional costs if the recycling is contaminated with trash.

Report damaged or missing Trash or Recycle bins directly to City of Westland by:

• City of Westland Service Request Form
• Calling 1-734-728-1770
• Emailing Dept. of Public Service

Please place the bins on your easement, behind the curb for pickup. Do not put them in the street. Make sure they are not blocked by parked cars, fire hydrants, trees, or utility poles.

A spot will need to be cleared for placement. Do not place the bin in the street, as it will interfere with snow plowing.

No, please do not put recyclables in any kind of plastic bag. Plastic bags will jam up the recycling machines. All recyclables must be put directly into the blue recycling bin.

The bins have wheels for easy movement. However, 64 gallon bins are being offered to those who might have more difficulty maneuvering them.

Trash will need to be placed in plastic garbage bags and then into the black bin for pickup. Do not overload the bin. If the lid cannot close, it is too full.

Recycling materials will need to be placed inside the blue bin, even materials that previously had to be placed outside the bins, such as cardboard. All materials to be recycled must fit inside the bin, or they will not be picked up for recycling.

You can get additional details on the City’s website, Curbside Recycling, the Priority Waste website, or call the Department of Public Service at 734-728-1770.

Mailings and inserts in water bills will periodically have recycling information.

For more details, please visit Bulk Pickup, Priority Waste website or call the Department of Public Service at 734-728-1770.

Unfortunately, you will not be able to use any other bin for placement of household trash other than City provided bins. Should you need more space than the 96 gallon bin provided by the City, it is suggested that you contact the City of Westland Department of Public Service at 734-728-1770 and request another additional trash bin at an additional cost of $64 per year (additional cost attributed to landfill costs). You can also purchase one at the City of Westland Webstore.

The City provides a 96 gallon bin for collection of your trash.

Use our interactive collection map to find your address and collection day. You may also view the Trash/Recycling Schedule (PDF).

Use our interactive collection map to find your address and collection day. You may also view the Trash/Recycling Schedule (PDF) and Recycling/Bulk Pickup Calendar (PDF) for more information.

Bulk Pickup will be collected on the same day as your bi-weekly recycling pickup. Use our interactive collection map to find your address and collection day. You may also view the Trash/Recycling Schedule (PDF) and Recycling/Bulk Pickup Calendar (PDF) for more information.

Westland residents no longer need to schedule special pickups for large or bulk items. For more details, please visit Bulk Pickup.

You can lease a trash bin by contacting the City of Westland, Department of Public Service through our online store, or by coming into the Westland City Hall to request another trash bin at an additional cost.

Yes, you can contact the City of Westland, Department of Public Service through our online store, or by coming into the Westland City Hall to request another trash bin at an additional cost of:

• $43 per year for the smaller 64 gallon trash bin
• $64 per year for the large 96 gallon trash bin

City Hall is located at:
36300 Warren Road
Westland, MI 48185

If you have any question regarding the purchase of an extra trash bin you can contact the Department of Public service at 734-728-1770.

No, batteries should not be put in the recycling bin.

Batteries can be recycled in a drop box at the following locations:

• City Hall
  36300 Warren Road
  Westland, MI 48185
• Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center
  32150 Dorsey Street
  Westland, MI 48186
• William P. Faust Library
  6123 Central City Parkway
  Westland, MI 48185
• Westland Recycle Center
  37137 Marquette
  Westland, MI 48185

Please do not leave batteries that are unable to fit in the drop box.

No, Clothes cannot be put in the recycle bin. Clothes can be recycled in the Blue Clothing bins located throughout the City, including City Hall, William P. Faust Library and the Westland Recycle Center.

If you are not sure on a specific item you can go to the City’s website. The Public Service Department has a Recycling page or visit the Priority Waste website.

For a complete list of items, please visit Bulk Pickup.

The collection of compostable material will remain the same as it has always been in the City of Westland.

Glass beverage and food jars can be dropped off at the Westland Recycle Center located at 37137 Marquette, Westland.

The containers need to be be rinsed out of any food residue, clean, and dry before being recycled.

Move out quotes are now available directly from Priority Waste!  Please contact Priority Waste by:

• Priority Waste Contact Form
• Calling 1-586-228-1200
• Emailing westlandldc@prioritywaste.com

At this time, they are not recyclable.