City Resident Handbook | Link

City of Southfield FAQ | Link


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Trash & Rubbish Collection | Link

Pick-up Guidelines | Link

  • Trash, Rubbish & Recycling pick-up on Tuesdays @ 7:00AM.

  • To order a new 64 gallon recycling cart, call GFL Environmental at

    (844) 464-3587.

Rubbish Collection | Link

  • Brush collection:

    • No limbs over 8" in diameter.

    • Branches shorter than 4' must be tied in bundles less than 60lbs per bundle, or in compost containers or bags.

    • Vines must be bundled or in compost bags.

    • No logs, roots or stumps.

    • No complete shrub with roots attached.

    • All branches must be stacked at the curb with the cut ends facing the street.

    • Branches less than 2” in diameter must be bagged or bundled.


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Animal Control | Link

Animal Assistance Hotline: (248) 796-5410

City’s Special Eyes on Southfield Hotline: (248) 796-EYES

  • Animal Control will assist with:

    • Animal bite complaints.

    • Vicious, stray or wild animal concerns (only when wild animals are within a living space).

    • Barking dogs.

    • Dead animal removal (only on public property).

    • Animal cruelty cases.


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Other Southfield City Services

Code Enforcement | Link

  • Contact: (248) 796-4140

“Code Enforcement is committed to enforcing the City of Southfield’s ordinances to abate and prevent nuisances within the community…”

Building Department | Link

  • Contact: (248) 796-4100

“The Building Department serves residents and businesses by supporting new construction projects, renovation of existing properties, and building expansion within the City of Southfield.”

Planning Department | Link

  • Contact: (248) 796-4150

“The Planning Department is responsible for processing and reviewing land use plans for development and redevelopment within the City.”

Parking Curfew - Ordinance 1696 | Link

“The City’s Ordinance 1696 now prohibits parking on any public street between the hours of 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. …”

Snow Removal | Link

“…The overall goal of the Streets and Highway Department is to make certain that all roadways are safe and clear of snow and ice within a reasonable time.”


Service Page Last Updated: 12/2020