DEARBORN – Dearborn residents who need to dispose of many items not accepted in curbside trash pickup can get rid of them for free during a special collection event happening at the Dearborn DPW Yard on Saturday, September 18.

Please note that absolutely no hazardous materials will be accepted. Further note that only Dearborn residents are eligible to take part in this event. Proof of residency will be required.Non-residents and/or contractors working in Dearborn cannot take part in the collection event.

The collection event takes place at the DPW Yard (2951 Greenfield, south of Rotunda) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 18.

Items that will be accepted are:  furniture and other non-hazardous household materials from large move-outs; dirt, sod, sand, concrete and bricks; firewood, logs and stumps; bathtubs, laundry tubs, sinks and toilets.

NOT ACCEPTED – Hazardous materials are not acceptable for either curbside disposal or for disposal at the DPW Yard. A partial list of unacceptable materials are:  fuel, tires, ammunition or refrigerators, microwaves or other appliances. To check if your materials are acceptable for disposal, call DPW at 313.943.2085.