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The transition from GFL to Priority Waste last summer delayed the cart rollout. The City's current trash contract expires on June 30, 2025. Following City Council approval in May, the City of Madison Heights entered into a five-year contract with Clinton Township-based Priority Waste to provide refuse and recycling services.
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"Cart-Only" collection means all household trash must be placed inside a designated trash cart – no loose bags or overflow. This service starts on October 6th.
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No, you cannot leave bags at the curb for pickup. You MUST use the 96-gallon trash cart provided OR a comparable cart, such as the 95-gallon cans purchased from Priority Waste or GFL.
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Priority Waste: Questions about missed pickup, special pickup, bulk items, or acceptable materials.
The City of Madison Heights: Questions about trash cart rollout, disability assistance program, and purchase of new trash carts.
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The City is moving to cart-only trash collection to keep neighborhoods cleaner, reduce pests and rodents, and improve collection efficiency. The change is also expected to save taxpayers an estimated $1 million over the life of the contract. This decision follows a series of public engagement efforts, a community survey, and unanimous recommendation to City Council from the Trash Talk subcommittee. For more insight, watch the “Trash Talk” meeting video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA5Ge_ivRTQ
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Cart assistance is available for eligible residents who are physically unable to move their trash and recycling carts and do not have additional support. Staff will wheel the carts to the truck, empty them, and return them.
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You bet! You’re welcome to use as many carts as you need (even your existing Rizzo, GFL, or Priority Waste carts.) If you'd like to obtain an additional City-issued cart, just give the Department of Public Services a call at 248-589-2294.
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Each household may place one bulk item at the curb per week. Have more than one? No problem. Call Priority Waste at 586-228-1200 to schedule a special pickup.
Appliances with Freon: If your appliance contains Freon (like refrigerators, air conditioners, or dehumidifiers), the Freon must be properly removed and certified by an EPA-licensed technician due to federal regulations.
Note: You may notremove Freon yourself. Many local companies can help with certified removal.
You have options:
Contact DTE for pickup and a possible rebate
Call a scrap metal merchant who may pick it up and pay
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Drop it off at a licensed scrap facility
Hire a vendor to remove Freon for a small fee
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Please call the Department of Public Services for assistance.
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After September 1st, feel free to drop off old trash and recycling carts at the Department of Public Services (DPS). These bins will either be recycled into new materials or redistributed to residents in need of more carts. If you cannot drop your old cart off, call DPS to arrange a pickup.
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No, your collection schedule will stay the same.
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When you recycle in Madison Heights, you're helping give materials a second life. Priority Waste, our current hauler, collects your recyclables and transports them to one of two local Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). At these facilities, materials are sorted, cleaned, and baled using advanced technology. From there, they’re sold to domestic and international manufacturers who use them to create new products like cardboard boxes, aluminum cans, or even clothing fibers.
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Yes, the recycling still needs to be separated from the trash. All accepted recyclable materials can be mixed together in the same recycling cart.
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No, please leave recyclables unbagged in the recycling bin.
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Excess material will not be picked up. Starting October 6, all material MUST be placed within the carts and the lid must be closed. You can always purchase another cart, or arrange for a special pickup if you have more than one bulk item.
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No. The carts are assigned to the property, not the resident. They are owned by the City of Madison Heights and equipped with RFID tracking technology to ensure they stay with the correct address. Please leave all carts at the property when you move so the next resident can use them.
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No, the carts are assigned to the property address, not the resident. Each cart has RFID technology via a specially marked barcode that is linked to the individual address.