14 West Forest AvenueYpsilanti, Michigan 48197Office: (734) 483-1421Fax: (734) 483-1018
Office Hours:Monday through Friday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
DirectorStan Kirton
Office ManagerJanice Beckett
Accounting ClerkDeborah Pittman
Map Location of Department of Public ServicesWashtenaw Area Transportation Study
Calendar of Events
Department of Public Services (DPS) is responsible for the maintenance of all City-owned and operated buildings, facilities, and infrastructures as well as the provision of solid waste services.
Routine responsibilities of this Department include:
•Street Maintenance
•Fall Leaf Collection
•Tree Maintenance•Building and Equipment Maintenance
•Solid Waste Services, Recycling & Composting
•Parks Maintenance
Visit our Trash Services page to find out your pickup schedule, how to properly set out your trash for pickup, and what types of items are excluded from pickup service.
The City of Ypsilanti provides curbside single-stream recycling service to qualifying residents. Learn how to request a curbside bin, find the location of the Recycling Center, and see what items are eligible for pickup.
Discover yard waste, leaf pickup, and disposal options in the City of Ypsilanti.Learn about city residents' use of the Ypsilanti Township Compost Center.