CITY OF FERNDALE SERVICES:

Yard Waste

Seasonal curbside yard waste collection is provided annually from spring through mid-December and includes leaves, grass clippings, and small branches. 

Curbside collection begins Monday, April 6, 2026 and runs through Friday, December 18, 2026. 

CONTACT

Department of Public Works

521 E. Cambourne, Ferndale, MI 48220

248-546-2519

Yard Waste Requirements

Yard waste must: 

  • Be separated from trash and recycling 

  • Weigh less than 50 pounds 

  • Be under 4 feet in length 

  • Acceptable containers include: Trash cans with “yard waste” decals AND 30-gallon paper yard waste bags 

Prohibited Practices

Residents may not: 

  • Blow leaves or grass clippings into the street 

  • Deposit yard waste onto neighboring properties 

  • Mix yard waste with trash or recycling 

Violations may result in enforcement action. 

Brush and Branches

Brush less than 2 inches in diameter and under 4 feet in length may be bundled with twine and collected with yard waste. 

Brush chipping service is available for larger branches: 

  • Up to 4 inches in diameter 

  • 4 feet or less in length 

  • Neatly stacked at the curb

Drop-Off Option

Residents from SOCRRA member communities may bring up to 10 paper yard waste bags per day to SOCRRA yard waste drop-off locations. No appointment is required for yard waste drop-off only. 

Additional Information

Acceptable items: Grass clippings, leaves, sod, garden waste, tree and shrub trimmings, small stumps, untreated and unpainted wood boards (nails removed), straw bales, and similar items.

Non-acceptable items: Food, pet waste, noxious weeds, grill charcoal, paper products, plastic bags, pumpkins, and other items that belong in the trash or recycling.

View a complete list of acceptable items below:

VIEW LIST OF ACCEPTABLE ITEMS