Municipal bulk / yard waste drop-off center
DPW J. Fons Transfer Station — Free Citizen Bulk Drop-Off
Official drop-off for Detroit, MI. City dispose pages own the rule for each item. This page is the place: address, hours, and the originating program. Confirm before you go.
Address: 6451 East McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48234
Hours: Mon–Sat; Apr 1–Oct 31 8:00–18:00; Nov 1–Mar 31 8:00–16:00 (J. Fons Sat until 12:00)
Phone: (313) 876-0004
ZIP: 48234
Official source: detroitmi.gov/departments/department-public-works/refuse-collect
DPW J. Fons Transfer Station — Free Citizen Bulk Drop-Off and nearby drop-offs
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Materials often accepted
Tied to this site’s listing — still confirm on the official source. Each link is the Detroit city rule, not a national guess.
Other drop-offs within 40 miles
- DPW J. Fons Yard — Free Citizen Bulk Drop-OffMunicipal bulk / yard waste drop-off center · 0.6 mi6451 E. McNichols Street, Detroit, MI 48211
- Detroit DPW J. Fons Yard — Free Citizen Bulk Drop-OffMunicipal DPW yard — free citizen bulk drop-off · 1.3 mi6450 E McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48234
- DPW HHW Receiving FacilityHousehold hazardous waste / electronics drop-off · 2.8 mi2000 E. Ferry Street, Detroit, MI 48211
- Davison Yard — Free Citizen Bulk Drop-OffMunicipal bulk / yard waste drop-off center · 2.9 mi8221 W. Davison, Detroit, MI 48238
- Detroit DPW Davison Yard — Free Citizen Bulk Drop-OffMunicipal DPW yard — free citizen bulk drop-off · 4.2 mi8221 Davison Street, Detroit, MI 48238
- DPW Household Hazardous Waste Receiving FacilityHousehold hazardous waste / e-waste drop-off · 4.3 mi2000 East Ferry Street, Detroit, MI 48207
Common questions
When is DPW J. Fons Transfer Station — Free Citizen Bulk Drop-Off open?
Listed hours: Mon–Sat; Apr 1–Oct 31 8:00–18:00; Nov 1–Mar 31 8:00–16:00 (J. Fons Sat until 12:00). Confirm on the official source before you drive — holiday and event hours change.
Is there a phone number for DPW J. Fons Transfer Station — Free Citizen Bulk Drop-Off?
Call (313) 876-0004 for load rules, residency, and whether you need an appointment.
What can I drop off at DPW J. Fons Transfer Station — Free Citizen Bulk Drop-Off?
This site is listed for Mattress, Box Spring, Sofa / Couch, Recliner, Carpet / Rug, Yard Waste, Tires, Tire Rims. Acceptance still depends on the official program — not this list alone.
Do I need to live in Detroit to use DPW J. Fons Transfer Station — Free Citizen Bulk Drop-Off?
Many municipal dumps and HHW sites are resident-only or appointment-only. Check the official Detroit, MI program page before you load the vehicle.
Where is the official listing for DPW J. Fons Transfer Station — Free Citizen Bulk Drop-Off?
DumpRegistry cites the originating program. Confirm hours and fees on that official page, not a third-party directory.