DEARBORN: Birth and death certificates can be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office for $14 for the first copy and $4 for each additional certificate. State law says birth records can only be released to the person whose name appears on the certificate, a parent or legal guardian.

CURFEW

DEARBORN HEIGHTS: The curfew in Dearborn Heights for everyone under age 17 is 10 p.m.-6 a.m. This is in effect for public streets, public buildings, parks and other public places. Exceptions include those accompanied by a parent or designated guardian over age 21 or where work or other legitimate business is being conducted.

DEARBORN: In general, the curfew for everyone under age 17 is 10 p.m.-6 a.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m.-6 a.m. on weekends. This is in effect for public streets, public buildings, parks and other public places. The exceptions are minors accompanied by a parent or designated guardian over age 21 or where work or other legitimate business is being conducted.

GARAGE SALES

DEARBORN HEIGHTS: Garage sales may not exceed three consecutive days. A resident may not hold more than two a year. No signs may be placed on public property, utility poles or private property without the owner’s permission. All signs are to be removed within 24 hours after the end of the sale.

DEARBORN: Each household in Dearborn is limited to two garage, lawn, attic or rummage sales per year. Residents must apply for a license, obtainable at the City Clerk’s Office, prior to the sale and include the location and date of the event. License fees are $3 for the first sale and $15 for the second sale in a year. No signs advertising a sale may be placed on public property or on private property without the expressed consent of the owner. Signs must be taken down within 24 hours of the conclusion of the sale.

LAWN MAINTENANCE

DEARBORN: City ordinance mandates that all property owners or occupants must maintain their property. Any property with grass or weeds taller than 6 inches will be cut by the city and actual costs, plus an administration fee, will be charged. Report weed problems to 1-313-943-2085.

LEAF REMOVAL

DEARBORN HEIGHTS: Residents are asked to not sweep leaves into the street for collection. Residents are asked to place yard wastes in properly marked brown paper yard-waste bags or garbage cans marked “yard waste” separate from trash, about 10 feet away. Tree limbs and shrubs must be tied in bundles of four feet or less, weighing no more than 50 pounds. Pickup is provided April 3-Dec. 3.

DEARBORN: The city has no ordinances covering removal of leaves. The city requests property owners to bag the leaves and put them out in yard waste paper bags or containers with a “yard waste” sticker on them with the rest of the refuse on their normal trash pick-up day. The city will make at least four leaf sweeps through the city where residents may sweep their leaves into the street for cleanup by the city. The cleanup will run from mid-October to the end of November. Pickup day information will be sent to residents and be carried on the cable local access channels. Updated information can also be obtained from the Leaf Hotline at 1-313-943-2444.

PETS

DEARBORN HEIGHTS: Dogs and other animals are not allowed to run at large in the city. Animals in public places must either be on a leash or be adequately under control by their owners. All animals, including cats and rabbits, must have a valid license, attached to its collar. The licenses are available for $7 per year ($5 if the animal has been neutered) from the City Clerk’s office upon proof of a rabies shot.

DEARBORN: Dogs in public streets, parks or buildings must be on a leash. If the animal is six months or older, it must have a license, available for $7 per year from the City Clerk’s office upon proof of a rabies shot. The license is good through the end of the following February. Under the Nuisances chapter of the City Code, it is unlawful to possess an excessive number of animals, such as cats, due to the public health hazard it could create. An “excessive number” is determined on a case-by-case basis with the help of a lengthy list of criteria.

RECYCLING

DEARBORN HEIGHTS: The city has a permanent voluntary drop-off center at its DPW yard, 24600 Van Born, operating 8 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. Acceptable materials are vehicle batteries, newspapers, glass food jars and bottles, tin cans, aluminum, most plastics and all non-ferrous metals. The Canfield Center, 1801 N. Beech Daly, is a recycling drop-off center 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month for all but batteries, non-ferrous metals and plastic. For more information, call 1-313-791-6000. A subscription curbside program is also available. Call Painter & Ruthenberg at 1-313-561-0303 for more information.

DEARBORN: Residents are required by law to save for recycling pickup glass bottles and jars, newspapers (bundled in paper bags or tied, not in plastic bags), tin cans and certain kinds of plastic. Plastic bottles should have either a No. 1 or No. 2 stamped on the bottom to be acceptable. Other acceptable items are empty aerosol cans without the lids, glossy magazines, telephone books and catalogs placed in the bin and bundled with string or a strong rubber band, and brown paper grocery bags placed together in one bag. Not acceptable are cardboard, window panes, light bulbs, ceramics, drinking glasses, junk mail, Styrofoam, plastic bags, or containers with motor oil. The items required for recycling are to be placed in the city-supplied orange bins and left next to the trash on normal rubbish pickup day. Note: If an item is left inside the recycling bin after pickup, it is not acceptable and should be disposed of. For more information, call 1-313-943-2085.

SNOW EMERGENCY

DEARBORN HEIGHTS: It is unlawful to park on any city street when snow or ice accumulation amounts to 3 inches or more or when the mayor declares a snow emergency.

DEARBORN: When snow plowing is required the city will activate the early warning sirens which means all parked vehicles must be removed from the streets.

SPECIAL REFUSE PICKUPS

DEARBORN HEIGHTS: Spring clean-up takes place each May at no cost to residents, except for refrigerator disposal. This requires a $30 sticker, available at the city treasurer’s office. Items for removal may be placed at curbside the day after the regularly scheduled garbage pickup day. For information on pickup as the program approaches, call the Department of Public Works at 1-313-791-6000.

DEARBORN: Yard waste/compost recycling runs from April through November. Yard waste is picked up on regular rubbish day and should be set about three feet away from the regular rubbish and recycling bin. Pickup can include grass clippings, weeds, leaves, shrub and bush trimmings. Fruit and vegetables are not to be mixed with yard waste. Materials can be placed loose in 20-30 gallon containers with a “Yard Waste Sticker” on the lid or in special yard waste paper bags available at most major hardware stores. Never set hazardous material at the curb. The city sponsors Household Hazardous Waste Day each year (time and date to be announced). Items to be dropped off include oil-base paint, turpentine, batteries, chemicals, pesticides, transmission fluid, poisons, etc. For more information, call 943-2085. Construction debris requires a special pickup by the Highways Division, 1-313-943-2107.

STREET SWEEPING

DEARBORN HEIGHTS: Residents are asked to remove all vehicles from city streets the day after trash pickup every week so the workers from the Department of Public Works may sweep. If trash day falls on a holiday, the street will be swept on the next regular business day.