January 17th Newsletter
January Holidays
The City of Lincoln Park will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Junior Day.

Trash and recycling pick up will not be affected.
Upcoming Events
Rainbows & Unicorns
Daddy Daughter Dance
Join us for an evening of music, dancing, dinner, and other surprises at the annual Daddy Daughter Dance. Dads, grandpas, uncles, brothers, and friends are all invited to attend.

Tickets are $10 and available for purchase at the Kennedy Memorial Building. Please note that ticket sales end at 4:00 pm on February 6th and no tickets will be sold at the door.

For additional information contact Maureen Tobin at (313) 386-1800 ext. 1400 or at mtobin@citylp.com.
If you are interested in events that are taking place in the City of Lincoln Park, such as Council Meetings, click the button below to view the City Calendar.
Lincoln Park Happenings
In addition to our bi-weekly newsletter, the city of Lincoln Park also publishes a quarterly newsletter, “The Happenings," which contains additional information about citywide events, activities, and recreation. Click the button below to learn more.
City Council Meetings
Unless otherwise noted, Council Meetings are the first and third Monday of every month. They are held at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

If you are unable to attend a meeting, you can watch the live stream on YouTube or watch the rebroadcast on channel 12 (Comcast) and channel 10 (WOW!).
Sign Ordinance Study Session
Business owners and residents are invited to a Study Session on Tuesday, January 21st, 2020, at 6:30 PM. We will be discussing Business Signage, Ordinance #1476. We will discuss everything about the ordinance, including rooftop signs, pole signs, flags, building side signs, etc.

The Study Session will take place in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Seasonal Updates
A Message from the Department of Public Service
Yard waste collection has ended. If you still have yard waste, please store it until spring or drive it down the DPS yard located at 500 Southfield Road.
Winter Weather Updates
The City of Lincoln Park wants to remind residents about the following snow items:

  • Lincoln Park municipal code requires the responsible party of each property to remove snow within their sidewalk within 24 hours and within 12 hours for ice accumulation.
  • Fort St, Dix Hwy, Southfield Rd, and Outer Dr are under the jurisdiction of Wayne County or MDOT. We are not responsible for salting or removal of snow on those roads.
  • The Department of Public Service is responsible for plowing 230 lane miles of road during snow events. DPS prioritizes main routes so emergency vehicles can get to schools, hospitals, and homes quickly.
  • During a significant snow event, the City of Lincoln Park may declare a snow emergency to ensure DPS can successfully plow the roads.
  • Please remember to move your vehicle from the street during a snow emergency as to not receive a parking infraction.
  • Be sure to keep fire hydrants clear of snow so they are accessible for the Fire Department
  • Please remove snow and other debris away from any fire hydrant in a 3 foot perimeter.
Recycling Program
The city of Lincoln Park has partnered with GFL Environmental, USA to bring a new comprehensive recycling program to all Lincoln Park residents.

The program officially started during the month of October with all other services remaining unchanged. 

All items for pick up (including trash, recycling, and yard waste) must be out by 7:00 a.m.
What Is Recyclable?
  • Plastics - containers with codes 1 & 2
  • Metal - cans, pots, pans, etc.
  • Paper, newspaper, phone books, magazines, and brown paper bags
  • Cardboard - cut into 2' x 2' pieces and tied in bundles
  • Paperboard and box board - cereal, tissue, and shoe boxes - flattened and bundled
  • Rinsed milk or juice cartons
What Isn't Recyclable?
  • Packing materials
  • Garbage
  • Propane tanks
  • Paint cans
  • Medical waste
  • Flammable Liquids
  • Household cleaners
  • Dry or liquid chemicals
  • Wood items
  • Batteries
  • Plastic Bags
  • All Glass
Curbside Etiquette
Why Was My Rubbish Collection Not Picked Up?
One of the most common reasons why our rubbish collection contractor misses pickups is because they simply did not see it!

It is important to place your cart so that the opening faces the street with the lid completely closed to avoid rubbish from falling in to the street. Be mindful to make sure the cart is not blocked by a vehicle or other curbside items.

Yard waste must be placed in designated paper yard waste bags or properly marked containers. Yard waste stickers are available at City Hall.

The yard waste truck will not stop to look in unmarked containers. All branches and twigs need to be cut in 3 foot lengths and bundled with twine. Filled bags must be less than 50 lbs. Please remember, dirt is not considered yard waste and will not be accepted.
Reporting Issues Within The City
Before reporting a pothole, please ensure it's on one of our local City maintained roads.

Wayne County maintains the following roads: Fort Street, Outer Drive, Dix, and Southfield
DTE makes reporting nonfunctional street lights and downed power lines easy with their report tool.
City of Lincoln Park Phone Directory