Grand Rapids Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 2 items per collection. City bulk sticker can be purchased for $40 for bulky items, or scheduled online without a sticker. Place the bulky item at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the following business day. Items are collected within one week.
Grand Rapids bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | City bulk sticker can be purchased for $40 for bulky items, or scheduled online without a sticker. Place the bulky item at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the following business day. Items are collected within one week. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 2 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 616-456-3000 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Grand Rapids
Follow the listed bulk rule: City bulk sticker can be purchased for $40 for bulky items, or scheduled online without a sticker. Place the bulky item at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the following business day. Items are collected within one week.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Appliances and large bulky items require a $40 bulk sticker or an online pickup reservation through the city portal.
Local disposal alternatives in Kent County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Butterworth Yard Waste Facility
2001 Butterworth St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Municipal drop-off facility accepting leaves, brush, logs, and tree branches from Grand Rapids residents.
Grand Rapids Public Works Materials Management Headquarters
300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Customer service desk on the M-Level of City Hall for pay-as-you-throw trash account payments, recycling cart requests, and bulk collection stickers.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Grand Rapids Public Works Department Materials Management Division · municipal dpw
Phone: 616-456-3000
300 Monroe Avenue NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
These collection rules cover Zone Grand Rapids Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Grand Rapids, MI?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Cart shall be at the curb with arrows on the lid facing the street by 7:00 am the day of service to guarantee collection. Carts must be at least three feet from any obstruction, including other carts.. These rules apply to Zone Grand Rapids Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Grand Rapids?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Grand Rapids Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Grand Rapids?
City bulk sticker can be purchased for $40 for bulky items, or scheduled online without a sticker. Place the bulky item at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the following business day. Items are collected within one week. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 616-456-3000 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Grand Rapids Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Grand Rapids?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated cardboard and clean paperboard boxes, Clean office paper, newspapers, inserts, and magazines, Metal food and beverage cans (rinsed clean), Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars (clean with lids on), Glass bottles and food jars (clean and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, wrap, and film packaging, Styrofoam cups, plates, and takeout cartons, Food scraps, liquids, and soiled paper products, Electronics, batteries, and yard trimmings, Textiles, clothing, and ceramic items. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Grand Rapids Curbside Collection Routes.