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City Hall - Waste Collection

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1. How do I contact GFL?

• GFL customer service can be reached by phone at 866-772-8900
• Email GFL

2. What day is my trash collected?

City residents west of Woodward Avenue have weekly collection on Tuesday. City residents east of Woodward Avenue have weekly collection on Wednesday.

3. What time do I have to put my trash out to be collected?

Items must be ready for pickup by 7 am.

4. What types of waste collection service does GFL offer?

GFL offers three levels of service options for city residents:

• Curbside Service requires waste and recycling to be at the curb by 7 am on the day of pickup.
• Doorside Service will be collected at your designated door by 7 am on the day of pickup.
• Inside service will be collected inside the designated location by 7 am on the day of pickup.

5. What holidays affect my trash pickup day?

GFL is closed 6 days yearly on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If your pickup day falls on or after a holiday during the business week, services will be pushed back one day.

6. What recyclables are collected?

Items Allowed For Recycling

• Cardboard and Paper Bags
• Paperboard, Magazines, and Catalogs
• Junk Mail
• Newspaper
• Steel and Tin Cans
• Clear and Colored Glass
• Kitchen Cookware
• Aluminum Cans
• Plastic Jugs
• Household Plastic (Number 1 through Number 7)

Items Not Allowed for Recycling

• Plastic Bags
• Paper Milk or Juice Containers
• Styrofoam Containers
• Garbage / Compost Food Waste
• Propane Tanks
• Paint Cans
• Medical Waste/Syringes
• Flammable Liquids
• Household Cleaners
• Chemicals (Dry or Liquid)
• Wood Items
• Concrete
• Electrical Cords/Batteries
• Garden Hoses
• Tires

7. How is bulk waste collected?

Bulk Waste must be curbside by 7 am along with the solid waste.

• GFL will pick up the following:
• Appliances
• Hot Water Tanks
• Air Conditioners
• Furniture
• Carpet must be rolled up and secured with rope or tape and not to exceed 4 feet in length or 60 lbs in weight per roll.
• The following bulk items will not be picked up:
• Vehicles
• Industrial equipment
• Sheds

Please note: All doors and racks must be removed from appliances

8. How do I schedule a large item pickup?

You may schedule a large item pick-up by calling 866-772-8900.

9. Do I have to use GFL for trash collection? (Residential / Commercial)

• Commercial buildings have the opportunity to select a service provider of their choice.
• Residential properties in the City must use GFL for waste collection.

10. Does the City provide household hazardous waste collection services?

Yes, the city uses SOCRRA for hazardous waste and recycling. You can visit their website.

11. What holidays is SOCRRA closed for?

All sites are closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

12. Does SOCRRA have a drop-off?

Yes, The Drop-off Center is available by appointment only.  Call 248-288-5150  to schedule an appointment. 

Residency will be verified by the attendant.

Address: 995 Coolidge, Troy, MI (between 14 Mile and Maple)

13. What can I recycle at the Drop off Center?

Mixed Recycling

• Newspaper
• Junk Mail Magazines
• Cereal Boxes
• Milk Cartons
• Juice Boxes
• Empty Cans
• Aerosol Cans
• Glass Bottles
• Glass Jars
• Plastic Bottles
• Plastic Jugs
• Plastic Containers

Cardboard

• Please flatten boxes

Styrofoam

• Foam cups and "to-go" containers
• Egg cartons
• Ice chests
• Rinsed meat trays
• Protective packaging foam (from shipping)

Packing peanuts are not accepted.

Scrap Metal Items

• Pots
• Pans
• Hot Water
• Heaters
• Holiday Lights

Items No Longer Accepted at SOCRRA

• Bulky Rigid Plastics
• Plastic Bags
• Plastic Wrap
• VHS Tapes
• Cassettes
• CD

Please Note - accepted materials are subject to change at any time due to the availability of end markets and expense to handle. Please check back for updates or download the Waste Wizard app for up-to-date information about what can and cannot be recycled.

14. How do I dispose of hazardous of waste?

There are two options for the disposal of household hazardous waste for residents.

• SOCRRA's Recycling Drop-off Center - by appointment only (Schedule online).
  • Address: 995 Coolidge, Troy, MI (between 14 Mile and Maple)
• ERG Environmental Services - no appointment required Monday through Friday.
  • Phone: 734-437-9650
  • Address: 13040 Merriman Road, Livonia
  • Hours 
    • Monday, Wednesday, Friday 
      9 am to 5 pm
    • Tuesday and Thursday 
      9 am to 7 pm
• Procedure
  • Enter off Industrial Road and use the visitor entrance.
  • Must have ID showing residency from a SOCRRA community, Bingham Farms, the City of Bloomfield Hills, or Franklin Village or printed paper voucher for Rochester and Rochester Hills residents - purchase from city.
  • Ring the doorbell and return to your car. The attendant with PPE will unload your items for you

15. What are examples of household hazardous waste?

• Automotive Products
• Lawn and Garden Products
• Medical Items
• Motor Oil/Filters
• Oil Filters
• Automotive Batteries
• Brake/Transmission Fluids
• Gasoline (in Fire Marshall approved container) *container not returned
• Pesticides
• Insecticides
• Herbicides
• Fungicides
• Fertilizer
• Any old medication (prescription or non) - Empty into an unmarked zip-top baggie
• Cleaning Products
• Syringes/Needles in rigid plastic or metal container
• Workshop/Paint Products
• Miscellaneous
• Any Household Cleaners
• Ammonia
• Bleach
• Wood/Metal cleaners and polishes
• Latex and Oil Paints
• Adhesives and Glues
• Paint thinner/remover
• Caulk
• Furniture Strippers
• Rechargeable Batteries
• Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)
• Cooking Oil
• 4ft and 8ft fluorescent tubes

Not Accepted: Unlabeled waste or containers with unknown contents, radioactive materials, explosives, waste from clean-ups or spills, hazardous waste generated by a business or industry.

16. How do I recycle electronics?

Electronic items require special handling and should not be disposed of in regular trash.

There are three options available for electronics recycling for eligible residents.

• SOCRRA's Recycling Drop-off Center - by appointment only 248-288-5150
• Ecycle in Southfield - no appointment, no lines.
  • Address: 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield (part of the JVS Building)
  • Phone: 248-233-4477
  • Hours: 
    Monday through Friday
     8 am to 4 pm
  • Procedure
    • No appointments or lines!
    • Go to the warehouse door on the south side of the building (next to Arby's), place electronics in the bin or on the ground if they are large. Ring doorbell for assistance with heavy items.
• ERG Environmental Services in Livonia - no appointment Monday through Friday. Also accepts household hazardous waste.
  • Address: 13040 Merriman Road, Livonia
  • Phone: 734-437-9650
  • Hours:
    Monday, Wednesday, Friday
    9 am to 5 pm
    Tuesday and Thursday 
    9 am to 7 pm
  • Procedure:
    • Enter off Industrial Road and use the visitor entrance.
    • Must have ID showing residency from a SOCRRA community, Bingham Farms, the City of Bloomfield Hills, or Franklin Village or printed paper voucher for Rochester and Rochester Hills residents - purchase from city.
    • Ring the doorbell and return to your car. The attendant with PPE will unload your items for you

17. What are examples of Electronics?

• Computer Monitors
• CPUs
• Televisions
• Radios
• Telephones
• Cell Phones
• Copy Machines/Scanners
• Fax Machines
• Stereos
• Video Game Systems
• DVD, VCR and CD Players
• Routers

You are responsible for removing any sensitive or personal information from hard drives, etc. SOCRRA does not provide this service.

18. Does SOCRRA provide paper shredding services?

Yes, SOCRRA's Paper Shredder is available by appointment only for residents (not businesses) of the City of Bloomfield Hills. The shredder is located at the Recycling Drop-Off Center is located at 995 Coolidge, Troy, MI (between 14 Mile and Maple).

Changes in Shredder Use: Since the shredder is in an enclosed space, usage of the paper shredder is limited to one person at a time. As a result, there may be users ahead of you. Please wait outside of the shredding area and maintain social distancing. Residents must wear a mask while using the site and the shredder.

Please only shred sensitive documents. Staples are okay. Please no paper clips and no plastic.