| Interim Superintendent: Bob Martin
The City of South Lyon's Public Works (DPW) Department maintains a wide variety of the City's infrastructure. The DPW is responsible for services including water, sewer and storm water systems, the maintenance of the City's parks, roads, trees, cemetery and other City assets including the 4.5 miles of the Rail Trail. The DPW is committed to maintaining the City through cooperation, dedication and citizen involvement.
The DPW Garage is located at:
520 Ada Street
South Lyon, Michigan 48178
(248) 437-6914
More information about services performed or managed by the DPW can be found below:
 Garbage and Recycling Collection: Duncan Disposal is the garbage collection and recycling service provider for the City of South Lyon. Arrangements to begin curbside collection will be made when you contact the Water Department to begin your water service. The fee for this service will be included in your quarterly water bill.
Collection Days and Times:
Garbage collection for residents north of Ten Mile Road is on Monday.
Garbage collection for residents south of Ten Mile Road is Tuesday.
If there is a holiday that falls on or before the pick-up day during the work week then the pick-up day is delayed one day. There is no garbage pickup on the following holidays:
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New Years Day
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Memorial Day
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Fourth of July
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Labor Day
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Thanksgiving
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Christmas
How to Obtain a Recycling Bin: Residents with curbside garbage pickup will be provided with a numbered recycling bin from Duncan Disposal. If you move, please leave the bin for the next homeowner, as it is the property of The City of South Lyon. If you need a replacement recycling bin, one can be obtained from our DPW garage located at 520 Ada Street between the hours of 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 3:00 p.m. Bins are also now available at City Hall 335 S. Warren from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 pm. We do not have the resources to drop off recycling bins at residences, you will need to come to the DPW or City Hall to pick them up.
All garbage, including recycling and compost materials, should be at the curb on garbage day before 7:00 a.m.
How to Recycle: Place all plastic, glass, newspaper, and small metal in the recycling bin. Place overflow newspaper in brown paper bags next to bin. Recycling materials should be separated from the garbage by a few feet. Duncan Disposal provides recycling services for the City and can be reached directly at (248) 437-8600. The Recycling Authority (RRASOC) is also an excellent source of information and they can be reached at (248) 208-2270.
What Materials May be Recycled: For Duncan Disposal Curbside Recycling Guidelines Click Here
Battery and Cell Phone Recycling: With the assistance of RRASOC, the City now offers recycling for household batteries and cell phones. Household batteries may be dropped off at City Hall for recycling. There is an orange bucket in the entry way where they should be deposited.
We are also accepting old cell phones to be donated to HAVEN (Help Against Violent Encounters Now), a resource for women and children that works to promote violence-free homes and communities. You can find a drop box in the entry way of City Hall.
Compost Collection: Compost materials are picked up on your regular trash day beginning the first FULL week of April through November 30th. Compost materials should be separated from the garbage by a few feet.
Fall Leaf Collection: The City of South Lyon vacuums leaves for composting from single family residents throughout the City each fall from approximately October 1 to November 30 until the weather no longer permits (generally after the first snow). Residents in single family homes should place un-bagged leaves in the street next to curb and the City will pick them up. Do not place anything other than leaves in the pile.
Since the beginning and the end of the season are slow times, the whole town will continue to be covered as much as possible. Depending on the weather, the season may begin as early as September, and run as late as December. In any case, the leaves will be picked up, providing there are no equipment contingencies which prohibit the City from collection.
Fertilizer: Remember that you’re not just fertilizing your lawn…
While fertilizer is good for our lawn, it’s bad for our water. Fertilizer that enters our lakes and streams can cause algae to grow and use up oxygen that fish need to survive. So what can you do to help? Simple.
Snow Removal and Winter Parking: Winter Parking is in effect from November 1st to March 31st.
The DPW is responsible for snow removal from City streets, sidewalks and parking lots. Snow removal in all other areas is the responsibility of the property owner. Accumulated snow and ice must be removed from paved sidewalks within 24 hours of the precipitation event. If snow or ice is so hard that it cannot be removed without damaging the sidewalk, please use sand or an agent designed to melt the ice or other to ensure reasonably safe travel. As soon as the weather permits, please clean the sidewalk.
Helpful Links: Pollution Prevention & Education
MGIA Healthy Lawn Care Program
Printable Water Protection Information Sheets:
Helpful Storm Water Links:
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