Official Site of the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan

Trash and discarded items
on porch and in yard.


Trash and litter in side yard.

Brush and rubbish in yard. 

Property owners in the City of Grand Rapids are required to maintain yards and lots.  Tall grass/weeds, rubbish in piles or bags, dying trees, broken items discarded openly, and items of value stored on porches or in yards can lend an air of decay to our communities.  While most property owners willingly work to keep their properties neat and clean, some will need to be reminded that we all want our neighborhoods to reflect our pride in our city.  Contact the Code Compliance Division, (616) 456-3053, M-F, 8-11 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m., if you see any of the above infractions.

For other common concerns, we have provided for your convenience  both the department and contact numbers:

In the winter, residents have 24 hours to clear snow from sidewalks. Complaints regarding snow removal should be directed to the Engineering Department's Sidewalk Division by calling (616) 456-3243 or report a complaint online.
 

People who are elderly or disabled may receive snow removal assistance from the community service arm of the 61st District Court. To determine whether you qualify for snow removal assistance, contact your Neighborhood Association.

Stagnant water in alleys and dead trees on sidewalks or parkways are considered City responsibilities. Please notify Streets and Sanitation of either of these two problems by calling (616) 456-3200 or report a complaint online.