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Roads/Parks & Grounds DivisionResponsible for repairing chuck holes, street sweeping streets, cleaning catch basins, spreading salt on streets, parking lots, and sidewalks, applying asphalt emulsion to dirt and gravel roads, shoulders and alleys as a dust control measure, applying calcium chloride to remove snow and ice from sidewalks and parking lots at City-maintained facilities, board-ups of evictions, burned or abandoned structures, clean-ups of illegal dumping, tree trimming and removals, repairing and replacing signs, park fencing, bleachers, and equipment, and installing decorations for Christmas and Memorial Day. Choose from the list below to be directed to information regarding our Division. Street Roads / Grounds Division Street Roads / Grounds DivisionMaintains and repair City streets including potholes, street sweeping, street floods, catch basins, snow and ice control program, monitor the construction of major street repairs: Responsible for maintenance of catch basins, building and repairing the streets, drainage and roadside drains. Flush/cut the lines.
Street SweepingDPS performs this service during non-winter months of the year in order to keep catch basins clear and reduce incidents of street flooding. The fall season is the most critical time of the year. Citizen cooperation is greatly appreciated. You can help by removing your vehicle from the street between 7:00am and 3:30pm and by NOT RAKING LEAVES INTO THE STREET. Trees / Weed ControlCutting high grass/weeds in residential and commercial areas of owners in violation of the City’s Weed Ordinance. Violators are required to pay the costs of the service. Planting, Trimming and Removal. Responsible for cutting grass in
parks, city medians, cul-a-sacs and islands.
Snow and Ice RemovalAn effective snow removal program can only be accomplished with the help of our citizens. The most important rule to remember is: WHEN IT SNOWS 3 or more inches, or is expected to snow 3 or more inches, REMOVE YOUR PARKED VEHICLE FROM THE STREET. This allows our crews to salt and plow the full width of our streets. When snow plowing is required, the City will report the citywide snow emergency which means all parked vehicles must be removed from the streets or the owner will be ticketed and the car may be towed at the owner's expense. By City Ordinance, residents, businesses or contractors clearing snow on private property are NOT allowed to deposit snow on public roadways, alleys, sidewalks or parking lots. Snow must be piled on customer's property only, or fines may be imposed. Driveway aprons may become blocked due to snow plowing, especially if many cars are parked on the street. Due to the hundreds of miles of roadway to be cleared in a short period of time, City crews cannot go back to clear blocked driveways. Emergency Plan for Snow Removal and Ice Control The Snow Emergency Ordinance provides a comprehensive plan to clean streets within the City in an efficient manner. Remember, your cooperation during the snow emergency is important! This ordinance provides for the removal of parked and stalled vehicles on City streets which hinder snow removal and cause serious traffic congestion. An emergency exists when snowfall is anticipated to be four (4) inches or more. The following Radio and TV stations are notified for broadcast. Restrictions: While the Snow Emergency Plan is in effect, there will be NO PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ON ANY PORTION OF A SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTE THIS INCLUDES STALLED VEHICLES. ALL VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM EMERGENCY ROUTES IMMEDIATELY. Snow Emergency Route Streets Avondale – Henry Ruff to Beech Daly *All other streets are considered secondary streets. Secondary Streets On Secondary Streets, vehicles may be parked on the side of the street with uneven addresses on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. They may be parked on the side of the street with even addresses on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. HOWEVER, ANY “NO PARKING” POSTINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT DURING AN EMERGENCY.
Refuse (Garbage) CollectionRubbish containers should be put out on the easement, not in the street, and must be put out after 6:00pm the night before collection or by 6:00am on rubbish day. Prepare all materials properly for speedy, efficient pick-up. Rubbish/yard waste containers must be removed from the curb by midnight at the end of your rubbish day and stored in your garage or behind the house. Containers may not be stored on porches, side yards, or in view from the street. Weekly Pick-Up: During the year 2007, weekly trash schedule resumed April 1, 2007. Your trash pick-up day (Monday – Friday) will remain the same, example if your trash pick-up day is on Monday, your trash pick-up day will remain on Monday, if your trash pick-up day is on Tuesday, your trash pick-up day will remain on Tuesday, if your trash pick-up day is on Wednesday, your trash pick-up day will remain on Wednesday, etc. Trash Collection: Containers should be placed at the curbside after 6:00pm on the day before Collection Day and should be removed from the curbside before 6:00pm on the Collection Day. Acceptable Rubbish Containers:
Please note: The above containers SHOULD NOT WEIGH MORE THAN 50 POUNDS when set out. If worker cannot lift the container it will be left at the curb. Regular Rubbish Pickup: (Bag or bundle all trash, no loose items)
Yard Waste / Brush: Yard waste/leaf collection will run from April through the month of November. Yard waste is picked up on your regular rubbish day and should be set about three feet away from your regular rubbish and recycling bin. Yard waste is grass clippings, weeds, leaves, shrub and brush trimmings (remove dirt from roots). Do not mix fruit, vegetables, or animal waste with your yard waste. PLASTIC BAGS ARE NOT ALLOWED FOR YARD WASTE. Yard waste may be placed loose in your own 20-32 gallon containers with a "YARD WASTE STICKER" on the lid. Stickers are available at Department of Public Service Yard, and the Treasurer’s Office at City Hall. You may use "YARD WASTE PAPER BAGS" available at most major hardware stores.
Please note: Unbundled or improperly bundled brush requires a Special
Pickup. For more information call 313 563-9773/563-9774. A resident hiring a private contractor for tree trimming/removal must require that contractor remove any brush, logs, or stumps. Trees, Wood, Shrubs and Brush:
Carpeting:
Curbside collection of yard waste begins April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2007. The purpose of this program is to protect the environment and reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills. Residents are required to separate grass clippings, leaves, weeds, and other “soft” yard waste from regular trash. Place marked can/compost bags at curbside for pick-up on the same day as trash. Don’t place in improper containers such a boxes/plastic bags or mix with rubbish. Separate yard waste bags from regular trash by 10 feet. Recycling: Recycling is scheduled for the first Saturday of each month (except for Holidays). The City of Inkster supplies a drop-off site at the parking lot at Kurtsell and Huck Court located, one block north of Michigan Avenue and one block west of Inkster Road for the following recyclables:
The Trash Contractors Does Not Pick Up the Following Items: Any hazardous substances, including paints, thinners, weed killers, fertilizers, pesticides, gasoline, masonry dirt, building debris, demolished structures, hot ashes, waste oil, stump, logs, automobile parts, tires, acid, inflammable or explosive materials. Vacant Lots: Vacant lots are the responsibility of the owner. If vacant lots are not maintained, the owner may receive a citation and the lot will be cut/cleaned at the owner’s expense. Complaints should be directed to Code Enforcement at (313) 563-2820, or Department of Public Service at (313) 563-9774. Special Pick-Up: Heavy household items (Stoves, refrigerators, freezers, furniture and other heavy items) will be picked up on your regular pick-up day. Please call (313) 563-9774 at least 24 hours ahead so that the proper moving equipment will be available. Rescheduling: Rubbish collection is delayed one day for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving. The schedule is clearly marked on the calendar. (Example: Memorial Day and Labor is on Monday, therefore if your rubbish collection day is on Monday, your pickup day will be on Tuesday. Fourth of July is on Tuesday, therefore if your rubbish collection day is Tuesday, your pickup day will be on Wednesday. Thanksgiving Day is on Thursday, therefore if your pickup day is on Thursday, your pickup day will be on Friday, etc.
Landfill InformationCall Woodland Meadows Landfill. (Hannan/Van Born) (734) 326-0993 for items not accepted by the City. Household Hazardous Waste Drop-OffNEVER set household hazardous material at the curb. Household hazardous materials are any products that pose a risk to human health and safety to the environment. Some examples of household hazardous materials include paints, stains, floor care items, furniture polish, bathroom cleaners, lawn and garden chemicals, pesticides, turpentine, shellac, batteries, transmission fluid, used motor oil, poisons and old computers. For more information regarding household hazardous waste disposal and additional drop off dates and locations, contact the Wayne County Department of Environment, Resource Recovery Coordinator at (734) 326-3936.
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