Arbor Day / Tree City USA

On April 25, 2014, the City of Ypsilanti received an award celebrating its 10th year of participation in The Tree City USA program. Annual participation as a Tree City community provides the opportunity to educate people who care about the City of Ypsilanti on the value of tree resources and the importance of sustainable tree management.

Bee City USA

On June 16, 2015, the City of Ypsilanti became the 12th certified Bee City USA participant. As a Bee City, Ypsilanti is committed to addressing pollinator issues, providing opportunities for education about the importance of bees, and hosting habitat restoration activities.

Geocache Permit

Geocaching is an outdoor activity in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers known as "geocaches" or "caches." Learn how to obtain a permit from the City.

Holiday Schedule - Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste

Read the trash / recycling and yard waste holiday schedule.

Mission Statement & Vision

Read the mission and vision statement from our department.

Recycling Program

The City of Ypsilanti offers an aggressive curbside recycling program to help reduce your waste. The program now provides Single Stream Recycling, which means that containers and paper products may be mixed in the same bin.

Routine Responsibilities

Get to know the responsibilities of the Public Services Department.

Snow Removal Policy & Procedures

The City's snow removal policy was created to establish an order of priority for removal of snow from public streets and parking lots.

Stormwater Treatment

Learn the differences between a storm drain and a sewer drain and read about permitted uses of manufactured fertilizer.

Street Sweeping

Please make note of when crews will be in your area and be sure to keep the street clear of vehicles and clutter. Major streets will be swept first and then local streets. Schedules are subject to change.

Trash Service

The City of Ypsilanti contracts residential solid waste pickup from Stevens Disposal.

Tree Maintenance & Removal

The Department of Public Services is responsible for removing and maintaining trees in public right of ways.

Yard Waste

Yard waste consists of grass clippings, leaves, garden material, and bundled or contained branches that are two to three inches or smaller in diameter and cut in four-foot lengths or smaller.

HAWK Signal

Information about the MDOT HAWK Traffic Signals

Lane Reduction Project on Hamilton, Huron, and Washtenaw (M-17)

Sidewalk Repair and Replacement

Policies, standards, and instructions on how to repair sidewalks within the City.