Trenton, Michigan Department of Public Works

09/04/2026

Trash collection will be delayed one day the week of September 7 due to the holiday.

08/27/2026

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection is Saturday. Safely get rid of unwanted items and recycle old electronics.

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
🕗 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

📍 Westland Shopping Center
35000 W. Warren Road
Westland, MI 48185

Accepted items include paint, motor oil, household cleaners, fluorescent bulbs, TVs, printers, and more.

08/12/2026

Local snoopervisors keeping an eye on one of Trenton’s construction projects. 💙

08/12/2026

Al's Asphalt will be seal coating the walking path from Lathrop Park to Vreeland on Thursday, August 13. The path will be closed to pedestrians for 24 hours after the application. Driveways will not be impacted.

08/10/2026

It’s that time again, Wayne County.

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection is back. This is your chance to safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals and recycle old electronics.

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
🕗 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

📍 Westland Shopping Center
35000 W. Warren Road
Westland, MI 48185

Accepted items include household paint, motor oil, household cleaners, fluorescent bulbs, TVs, printers, fire extinguishers, and more.

Check the comments for the full list of accepted and unaccepted items.

07/27/2026

07/16/2026

The recycling truck may be out on Friday picking up trash due to mechanical problems with some of the other trucks. Not to worry though, no recycling and trash are being mixed!

07/10/2026

The DPW will continue to pick up downed branches from the storm into next week.

07/09/2026

DPW crews are still making their way through the city, picking up limbs from the storm. We anticipate having the majority of it cleaned up by the end of the week. If you still have limbs out front, there is no need to call. We are working our way through the entire city, one subdivision at a time.

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07/06/2026

Hardworking DPW crews were in all weekend cleaning up storm damage. We will continue to work during the week, removing and trimming damaged trees, and picking up downed branches. To have any branches at your home picked up for no charge, place them at the curb by Wednesday evening at the latest. No need to call and schedule.

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