Yard waste begins the week of March 23, 2026, and runs through the week of December 14, 2026 (two weeks early this year!). Set your yard waste out in paper kraft bags or a labeled container (labels are available at City Hall or the DPW yard) at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your regular trash day.

Make a splash at the Martin Road Park Splash Pad! Cool off daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. all summer long, until Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026. Help us keep the Splash Pad clean by keeping food and trash away from the area. For your safety, an emergency phone is always on-site.

The Primary Election is on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Voters will choose which political candidates from each party will advance to the general midterm election on Nov. 3. The City of Ferndale has two local ballot proposals to amend the City Charter.

CITY HALL CLOSURE: Ferndale City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, August 5, and Thursday, August 6, 2026, due to BSA Portal updates and finance training.

If you want a chance to get outside and help the community, consider lending a hand at our trash pickup event. Team up with the Ferndale Environmental Sustainability Commission and Ferndale Public Works this Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Martin Road Park (meet at the Splash Pad!).

City Hall is closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Garbage and recycling will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Parking is free in Downtown Ferndale.

City Hall is closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. Garbage and recycling collection will not be affected. Parking is free in Downtown Ferndale.

City Hall is closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Garbage and recycling will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Parking is free in Downtown Ferndale.