City of Inkster - Department of Public Services

04/24/2026

🚨 BID OPPORTUNITY – CITY OF INKSTER 🚨

The City of Inkster is now accepting bids for Vacant Lot & Vacant House Grass Cutting and Light Debris Removal Services – 2026 Season.

🌿 Contractors will provide mowing, trimming, cleanup, and debris removal services throughout the city.

📅 Deadline: May 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
📍 Submit via email or at Inkster City Hall

👉 View full details & submit your bid:
https://www.cityofinkster.com/Bids.aspx?BidID=63

04/14/2026

04/10/2026

STREET SWEEPING WILL BEGIN ON MONDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2026. IT WILL FOLLOW THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY AFTER YOUR GARBAGE PICK UP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU'RE GARBAGE PICK UP DAY IS MONDAY, YOUR STREET WILL BE SWEPT ON TUESDAY, IF YOUR GARBAGE PICK UP DAY IS ON TUESDAY, YOUR STREET WILL BE SWEPT ON WEDNESDAY AND SO ON. ALL RESIDENTS WHOSE GARBAGE PICK UP DAY IS ON FRIDAY, WILL BE SWEPT THAT FOLLOWING MONDAY. PLEASE REMEMBER TO REMOVE YOUR GARBAGE CANS, AND PLEASE HAVE YOUR VEHICLES OFF THE STREET. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, CONTACT DPS OFFICE AT 313.563.9774.

04/06/2026

🌱 City of Inkster Compost Collection Begins April 6! 🌱

The City of Inkster Department of Public Services (DPS) is pleased to announce that Compost Collection starts April 6, 2026, and runs through December 2026.

♻️ Pickup Schedule:
Compost will be collected on your regular trash day.

🍃 Accepted Materials Include:
• Tree branches
• Shrubs & brush
• Grass clippings
• Leaves

🚫 Important Reminder:
Plastic trash bags are NOT accepted for compost collection.

📦 Preparation Guidelines:
• Bundle tree branches and shrubs in 4-foot lengths
• Each bundle must weigh 50 pounds or less

📞 Questions?
Contact the Department of Public Services at (313) 563-9774 for more information.

Thank you for helping keep Inkster clean and green! 🌿

— City of Inkster DPS

04/02/2026

City of Inkster – Department of Public Services
Pothole Reporting Hotline Announcement

The City of Inkster Department of Public Services (DPS) is dedicated to ensuring safe and well-maintained roadways for all residents.

To report a pothole, please contact the DPS Potholes Hotline at:
📞 (313) 563-4268

When calling, residents are asked to provide the following information:
• Full name
• Telephone number
• Exact location of the pothole (street address or nearest intersection)

Providing complete and accurate details will help our team respond efficiently.

DPS staff will make contact within 24 to 72 hours regarding your report.

Thank you for partnering with the City of Inkster to keep our streets safe and in good condition.

02/27/2026

Friends of the Rouge and Wayne County Parks are hosting a stakeholder engagement session to share design and construction plans for Rouge Gateway Greenway Phases II and III in Dearborn.

The proposed 2.9 mile trail will connect to the existing Rouge Gateway Greenway and extend downstream toward Rotunda Drive.

📍 Dearborn Performing Arts Center, Studio A
🗓 Thursday, March 5
⏰ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

A Zoom option is available for those unable to attend in person.

02/27/2026

City of Inkster, Inkster, MI, Please be advised that we have discovered a Watermain break at Michigan Ave (Westbound) between Harrison and Middlebelt. There will be an active crew out working to get the water main repaired. You may experience interruptions with your water or reduced water pressure. If you experience any discolored water, please run your water for 5-10 minutes. We will be sure to keep you updated on any changes, and we ask that you please be patient while we work to resolve this issue...

Thank you, DPS Admin

02/11/2026

City of Inkster, Inkster, MI, Please be advised we have discovered a Watermain break at Michigan Ave between Middlebelt and Harrison. There will be an active crew out working to get the water main repaired. You may experience interruptions with your water or reduced water pressure. If you experience any discolored water, please run your water for 5-10 minutes. We will be sure to keep you updated on any changes, and we ask that you please be patient while we work to resolve this issue.

Thank you, DPS Admin

02/10/2026

Our pothole patching crews are out and about today, addressing road repairs across the county. Here’s a look at today’s schedule and where work is planned.

If you see any road issues, you can contact 1-888-ROAD-CREW

01/25/2026

City of Inkster, Inkster, MI, Residents: The City of Inkster has declared a Snow Emergency starting at 11pm Saturday, January 24th, 2026, until 6pm Monday January 26, 2026. This means that all vehicles, trash cans, and recycling bins must be removed from all city streets. Please place your trash and recycle bins above the curb. If your vehicles are not removed, they will be ticketed and/or towed at the officer’s discretion. By moving your vehicles off the streets, it ensures that your street is cleared of the accumulated snow and will make it easier for you to drive when it is safe to go out. Below is the City of Inkster’s Snow Removal Policy... The Department of Public Services will plow all streets during a Snow Emergency. A snow emergency is declared when 4 or more inches of snow has fallen on our surface. Under normal circumstances of snow fall (less than 4 Inches) we will only plow major roads and emergency routes, this Does Not include residential streets. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Inkster DPS at (313) 563-9774. -DPS Administration

Thank you, DPS Admin
-DPS Administration

01/15/2026

📢 Community Hall Meeting 📢
💧 Water Concerns & Meter Replacement Update
Join us for an important community conversation where city staff will share updates, answer questions, and gather your feedback.

🗓 Thursday, January 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Booker Dozier Recreation Center
2025 Middlebelt Rd, Inkster, MI 48141

What we’ll cover:
✔️ Water service issues & resolution steps
✔️ City-wide meter replacement updates
✔️ Investigation process & timelines
✔️ Community resources and support
📣 Residents and landlords are encouraged to attend!

📧 [email protected]
📞 313.563.4232

Your voice matters—let’s work together for solutions
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01/14/2026

Low Ambient Temperature Alert