Starting Monday June 3rd all solid waste pick up will occur every Monday including trash, recycling, bulk, and yard waste. Pick up will be delayed 1 day on holidays as usual. You can get text reminders from the City of Detroit every Sunday by texting your address to 313-800-7905.

Download the full 2024 Solid Waste Collection brochure from the Department of Public Works.

Click here to download the 2024 Block Party Application

Included in page 3 is information regarding new barracade requirements

Melodie Bunkley (2024-2026)
melbunkley [at] hotmail.com

Earl McCullough (2024-2026)
earlmccullough19 [at] yahoo.com

David Sernick (2024-2026)
david.sernick [at] gmail.com

Bonnie White (2023-2025)
bonnierwhite [at] gmail.com

Andrea Eckert (2023-2025)
eckert.andrea [at] gmail.com

Veronica Williams (2024-2025)
vjbsnoddy [at] gmail.com

Ulysses Freeman (2022-2024)
ulys_2684 [at] yahoo.com

Michael Malis (2022-2024)
mgmalis [at] gmail.com

President
Frank Raben
rabenf47 [at] gmail.com
313-770-7695

1st Vice President
Lary Castleberry
lcastleb [at] sbcglobal.net

2nd Vice President
Tonia Holloway
Tonnie0000000 [at] gmail.com

Treasurer
Ivan Johnson
rpiatreasurer2023 [at] gmail.com
248-921-9414

President Emeritus
Larry Castleberry

Rosedale Block Captains’

Toolkit

Welcome to the Rosedale Block Captains’ Toolkit, a collection of resources, forms, flyers, and City of Detroit Department of Neighborhoods informational booklets.  We make these documents available to the volunteers who serve as Rosedale block captains, as well as all residents of our community and other interested Detroiters.

Some material will be of interest or use to block captains only; other material is helpful to all residents.  Feel free to browse and download/print as you choose.

If you have additional questions, please contact one of our Block Captain Coordinators:

• Susan Berry                 susan.berry.bells [at] gmail [dot] com
• Nancy Bitzarakis          Nancy20612 [at] aol [dot] com
• Tonia Holloway            tonnie0000000 [at] gmail [dot] com
• Jill Laufer                     purejill [at] yahoo [dot] com              
• Pam Weinstein            weinstein1482 [at] ameritech [dot] net

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Roles and Responsibilities of Rosedale Block Captains

            Outlines the major activities Rosedale block captains engage in.

Rosedale Block Responsibilities

In some cases, block residents decide to establish a steering committee of 4-6 residents
to share the jobs; this document provides a clear division of labor.

Block Roster Template

A blank template for storing the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses
of all the residents on a block; helpful format and easy to use.

New Neighbor Information Form

A blank template for collecting the names and contact information of new neighbors on your block.

City of Detroit Resource Guide, 2023 edition

Published by the Department of Neighborhoods, this 26-page booklet provides names and contact information for various City officials and departments; also includes contact information for many Detroit and Wayne County agencies and resources.

RPIA Courtesy Card

An easy way to send a gentle reminder to a neighbor about various small infractions;
check the box(es), add the street address and a stamp, and drop it into a mailbox.

Block Party Application

All the information and forms to apply for permission to hold a block party
on your block, including shutting down the block to traffic.  Must be completed and turned in at the offices of the Detroit Police Department 8^th precinct 30 days ahead of the party date.

Dog Ownership Information & Animal Control FAQ

Two different flyers from Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC); includes info regarding licensing, rabies vaccinations, ordinances for controlling your dog in public spaces, restrictions on how long a resident may leave a dog tethered, and much more. 

Fireworks Limits (Michigan law)

A flyer explaining the Michigan law limiting the days and hours when residents can shoot off fireworks.

Courville Container Time Limits

Detroit ordinance specifies when you can put your container out and when you must bring it back in.

No Parking on Unpaved Surfaces

Detroit ordinance specifies that cars cannot be parked on lawns or any unpaved surfaces.

No Mini-bikes on Detroit Streets or Sidewalks

Mini-bikes cannot be ridden legally on Detroit streets or sidewalks – they are not “street legal.”

Park Information Flyer

Information and contact numbers for mowing, trash pick-ups, equipment repairs, permits for events, and general parks hotline.

Detroit Dept. of Public Works Comprehensive Brochure on Waste Disposal – 2023 ed.

A 4-page complete explanation of the policies and requirements governing solid waste disposal in the City of Detroit, including garbage, bulk waste, recycling, and yard waste.  Includes the annual schedule and information to request a paid pick-up for construction debris, etc.

Detroit DPW Yard Waste Flyer

Detailed explanations specifically for yard waste disposal.

Top 10 Blight Violations in the City of Detroit

Just what it sounds like…includes information on rental property infractions, excessive weed/plant growth, bulk waste, inoperable vehicles, time limits on Courville containers, rodents, snow/ice accumulation, lead clearance, and graffiti.

How to Build A Blockbuster Block Club

A comprehensive 35-page handbook by Rosedale resident Ben Washburn, the original builder of Rosedale’s Block Captain Network and a community organizer nonpareil.

The City of Detroit has introduced a new program for reporting dead or dangerous trees for removal or trimming.

Please complete this form in its entirety to submit a request for a removal and/or trimming of a Dead, Dangerous, and/or Diseased Tree. Priority will be given to trees around schools, parks, and churches, as well as accommodating senior citizens and the disabled community as well as situations that ensure the health and safety of our community.

For assistance with this form please call: 313-224-4444

*Property Owners must sign the consent to access form.
**Note that submission of a request does not guarantee service

Welcome to Rosedale Park!

We are a community of nearly 1600 households, located on the northwest side of Detroit. Our neighborhood has received historic designation, in recognition of the fine architectural styles and diversity of our homes. Our neighborhood association, the Rosedale Park Improvement Association (RPIA), was founded in 1929, and is one of our most valuable assets. Check out our web site and learn more about our activities, our publications, and our personnel. Contact us to let us know what you think.

The benefits that we derive from living in this beautiful neighborhood depend upon a commitment to our community and a respect for the rights of our neighbors.

Read the RPIA Creed below:

TOGETHER...the families of Rosedale Park have created a good place to live in - a place that preserves the pleasures of living in a small town though it is part of a large city.

These pleasures emanate from the pride of ownership that maintaining the good appearance of their homes as well as maintaining desirable living conditions.
Through their efforts, civic improvements, social activities and other projects have been accomplished to conserve the joy and increase the pride of the community.

As a resident of Rosedale Park, this is my heritage!

Therefore...in appreciation for the work that has been done to establish this highly desirable neighborhood and to prove us worthy of the friendship of our neighbors, I PLEDGE MY FAMILY TO...

• Treat our neighbors as we would like to be treated.
•  Maintain our home in good condition and appearance in accordance with the requirements set forth by the Detroit Historic District Commission.
• Be law-abiding and counsel our children in good neighborly behavior.
• Drive safely and sanely, obeying stop signs and speed limits in the park.
• Respect our neighbors' right to peace and quiet after dark.
• Control our pets and responsibly care for them.
• Keep our street and lawn clear of litter.
• Put our trash at the curb after dark and not earlier than the evening before collection.
• Promote the continuing friendship of the people who are a part of our community.
• Cooperate wholeheartedly with the aims and efforts of the Rosedale Park Improvement Association and attend its meetings whenever possible.

City Living is Great....It's Best in Rosedale Park!