Garbage / Recycling

The week of December 8th is the last week for leaf and compost collection by Priority Waste until the service is started again in March. 

Priority Waste purchased GFL residential waste customers as of July 1, 2024, to provide waste and recycling services in the City of Bloomfield Hills. 

Priority Waste has a dedicated phone line for Bloomfield Hills residents to contact customer service: 248-733-3189 or via live chat.

Trash, recycling, and compost must be ready for collection by 7 a.m. on your day of service.  

The City of Bloomfield Hills has a contract for residential waste and recycling services with Priority Waste,  formerly called Green for Life Environmental (GFL). Their Customer Service can be reached at 586-228-1200 or via contact form.

• Priority Waste offers three levels of service options for city residents:
  • Curbside Service requires waste and recycling to be at the curb by 7 a.m. on the day of pickup. 
  • Door Side Service will be collected at your designated door by 7 a.m. on the day of pickup.
  • Inside service will be collected inside the designated location by 7 a.m. on the day of pickup.  
• City residents west of Woodward Avenue have weekly collection on Tuesday.
• City residents east of Woodward Avenue have weekly collection on Wednesday.  
• Waste Collection Schedule 
• Compost Pickup Period: From the week of March 15 through the second full week of December. No limit - bags and cans must be less than 60 pounds.
• Senior Discount: Contact Priority Waste for information on a senior discount for city residents.