Weekly
bulk collection on your trash day since June 2024, no appointment
2 cu yd
or 1,000 pounds per week, out by 7 a.m.
3
free citizen drop-off centers, with up to 4 tires per household per day
Every route for a grill in Detroit, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Detroit guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Detroit, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Detroit weekly bulk collection: grills
Free, with a step firstThe grill is bulk. The propane tank goes to the HHW facility on Thursdays or an exchange.
Who qualifies: Detroit households with city-contracted collection (Waste Management on the west side, Priority Waste on the east side and southwest).
How to schedule: No appointment. Since June 2024, bulk is collected every week on your regular trash day. Set up to 2 cubic yards (about two stoves) at the curbline by 7 a.m. Larger loads: DPW paid pickup at $40 per cubic yard (313-876-0004) or a free trip to a citizen drop-off center.
Limits: 2 cubic yards or 1,000 pounds per collection. Appliances must have doors removed and refrigerants drained.
Set-out: At the curbline by 7 a.m. on trash day, separate from trash, recycling, and yard waste piles. Not in front of vacant lots.
Detroit Household Hazardous Waste Facility: grills
FreeThursdays.
Where: 2000 E. Ferry St, Detroit, MI 48211
How it works: Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Detroit residents: electronics, small appliances, paint, fuel, oil, batteries, and medical waste. No bulk or household trash.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Detroit: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering grills, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Detroit: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Detroit has one of the more generous bulk pickup programs in the country: weekly bulk collection on your regular trash day, free drop-off yards across the city, and a paid pickup service for items that exceed the curb limits. This page walks through every option, in order from free to paid.
The Detroit rule for grills: The grill is bulk. The propane tank goes to the HHW facility on Thursdays or an exchange.
Program basics: 2 cubic yards or 1,000 pounds per collection. Appliances must have doors removed and refrigerants drained. At the curbline by 7 a.m. on trash day, separate from trash, recycling, and yard waste piles. Not in front of vacant lots.
What the city will not take: Concrete, brick, and asphalt, tires and auto parts, household hazardous waste, paint, batteries, and electronics (free at the city's hazardous waste facility on Thursdays).
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: Detroit DPW: 2025 Curbside Collection guidelines (bulk rules), Detroit DPW: Free Citizen Bulk Drop-Off Centers. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Detroit. Detroit hosts periodic household hazardous waste collection events through the Department of Public Works. Dates and locations are published at detroitmi.gov. Several retailers offer ongoing free recycling: Home Depot for batteries and CFL bulbs, AutoZone for motor oil and car batteries, Best Buy for electronics, and most pharmacies for unused medications. Wayne County also operates periodic hazardous waste events for county residents.
Why grills are different from ordinary bulk. The propane tank is the entire problem. Even an 'empty' 20-pound tank holds residual gas under pressure and can rupture in a compactor. Trash and bulk crews are trained to refuse grills with tanks attached, and a tank left on the grill is the main reason grills get skipped.
Three mistakes that get grills left at the curb:
Paid options are mostly for built-in grills and heavy ceramic kamado cookers.
Self-haul to a scrap yard or transfer station
Free to $20A cart grill fits in an SUV with the lid off and legs folded. Scrap yards take it free; transfer stations charge a small bulky fee. Take the tank to a separate drop-off.
Ceramic kamado grills have no scrap value and go to a transfer station; the steel bands and cart are scrap.
LoadUp paid grill pickup
$80+For households who need same-week service or want a single professional pickup that includes loading, LoadUp offers professional removal in Detroit with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your grill. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book grill pickup in Detroit with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Detroit proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Detroit junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national grill disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Detroit: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Detroit pick up grills for free?
The grill weekly. The tank to the HHW facility or an exchange.
How much does paid grill removal cost in Detroit?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single grill pickup in Detroit starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For households who need same-week service or want a single professional pickup that includes loading, LoadUp offers professional removal in Detroit with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.
Can I put a gas grill out with bulk trash?
Yes in most cities, once the propane tank is removed. Some cities also ask for the grill to be clean of grease. Check your city’s rule in the directory below.
What do I do with the propane tank?
Take it to a tank exchange cage (trade for a full one), a propane dealer or hardware store that accepts old tanks, or a household hazardous waste facility. Never put it in the trash or at the curb, even if it feels empty.
Will a scrap yard take a grill?
Yes, free, and stainless grills often pay. The tank must be off; most yards refuse tanks unless the valve has been removed, and many refuse them entirely.
Can I donate a used grill?
Working gas grills that are cleaned are accepted by some ReStores and move instantly on free listings in spring and summer. Thrift stores generally do not accept grills. Include the regulator and hose, not the tank.
Is this Detroit page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Detroit guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
