January 15th Newsletter
Featured in the Newsletter
  • January Holidays
  • Lincoln Park COVID-19 Updates
  • City Hall Annoucements
  • Library Announcements
  • Lincoln Park Consolidated Plan Survey
  • Upcoming Events
  • Gleaner's Food Distribution
  • City Council Meetings
  • Green For Life(GFL)
  • Recycling Program
  • Curbside Etiquette
  • Reporting Issues within the City
  • Lincoln Park Phone Directory
January Holidays
The City of Lincoln Park will be closed on January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trash and recycling services will not be affected.

GFL observes the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Please remember that if a holiday falls on a weekday, your scheduled service day will be delayed by one day. Regular collection will resume the following week.
Lincoln Park COVID-19 Updates
City Hall Announcements
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and to ensure the safety of all our citizens, municipal buildings will be closed to the public until further notice. To pay your taxes, water bills, and miscellaneous items, you have the following options:

  • Mail a check or place your payment in the city’s dropbox. Please do not put cash in the dropbox.
  • Pay by cash at Lincoln Park Community Credit Union located at 1400 Emmons, Lincoln Park, MI. You do not have to be a member of the credit union to utilize this service. Drive-through service only.
  • Pay online at citylp.com by credit card. A 3% convenience fee will be assessed. This fee is assessed by the credit card processor company and not the City of Lincoln Park.

The City understands that certain services may still need to be conducted and appointments can be scheduled for those items. Please contact the following offices for questions regarding additional services that may be available by appointment:
Thank you for all of your patience and understanding during a difficult time. We hope to provide the best service possible while staying safe!

Please continue to practice social distancing and stay safe.
COVID-19 information for Lincoln Park residents and businesses, including press releases, news articles, and more.
Library Announcements
Due to the increase in COVID 19 rates throughout Wayne County, the Lincoln Park Library is has transitioned back to curbside pick up. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. If you have any questions, please contact us at 313-381-0374.
Lincoln Park Consolidated Plan Survey
The City of Lincoln Park is asking for your input to help guide our community development funding priorities. Feedback collected from the community over the next months will provide direction for the development of a 2021 - 2026 Consolidated Plan for the City of Lincoln Park. This plan establishes goals and funding options for the five-year timeframe. This survey is one avenue that the community can provide input toward the 2021 - 2026 Consolidated Plan development process.

This survey is not intended to be statistically valid. It is one of several resources the City of Lincoln Park uses to help determine community needs and interests.

This anonymous survey is expected to take minutes and will close on Friday, April 9, 2021. In addition to the general information collected, there are questions regarding the priority of the main sections of eligible Community Development Block Grant projects. You may answer all the questions or just skip to the section that interests you most. However, we ask that all respondents answer the first two questions. Although the survey is anonymous, the first two questions will help the City of Lincoln Park measure how well it gathers diverse public input and will assist in the data analysis.

To complete the survey, please click the button below. Thank you for your input!
Upcoming Events
Gleaner's Free Food Distribution
Helping our community during urgent times of need.

Families and individuals in need of food are encouraged to attend an upcoming drive-up distribution provided by Gleaners Community Food Bank.

When: 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, 5/28, 6/11, 6/25
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Park Community Center Parking Lot - 3525 Dix Hwy

Approximately 30 pounds of groceries: Items like milk, fresh fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and other shelf-stable items.

Drive-up or walk-up: Stay in your vehicle, and groceries will be placed into your trunk. Walk-up guests without vehicles or those without a trunk are welcome to obtain groceries from a self-service table. If walking, please be prepared to carry the groceries or have a cart.

No appointment needed. You do not need to be a resident of Lincoln Park to receive food.

Increasing safety: If you wish to pick up for another household you may do so without their presence in the car.
Together with Gleaners Community Food Bank, we are taking all necessary precautions to distribute food safely.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
*Food items may vary by distribution site
City Council Meetings
Unless otherwise noted, Council Meetings are the first and third Monday of every month. They are held at 7:30 p.m 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!).
Green For Life (GFL)
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.
Reminder: Residents can only put out ONE bulk item per week.
An example of this would be only ONE of the following items: a mattress set, a couch, carpet cut and rolled into 3 foot sections, or two additional 35-gallon size containers or bags weighing 60 lbs. or less.
If your trash, recycling, or yard waste was not picked up please contact:
Lincoln Park Department of Public Services (313) 386-9000 or
Lincoln Park City Management (313) 386-1800 ext. 1231
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