Get a closer look at how the Ferndale Police Department works by joining our four-week, in-person Citizens Academy. If you want to learn more about law enforcement—like patrol, investigations, operations, philosophy, SWAT, and meeting your Ferndale Police Officers—this program is for you!

Grab your rake; fall leaf pickup is here! The City of Ferndale provides weekly curbside leaf collection during the fall season. Leaves are collected one business day before your scheduled trash pickup day. The program runs from the week of October 19, 2026, through the week of November 23, 2026.

The General Election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Voters will choose their candidate for Governor/Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, US Senate, US House, and other positions. Voters will also make decisions on various proposals.

City Hall is closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. Garbage and recycling collection will not be affected. Parking is free in Downtown Ferndale.

City Hall is closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Garbage and recycling will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Parking is free in Downtown Ferndale.

Yard waste season ends the week of December 14, 2026. Set your yard waste out in paper kraft bags or a labeled container (labels are available at City Hall or the DPW yard) at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your regular trash day. Yard waste season will resume in spring of 2027.