Restaurants, shops, offices and apartment buildings around Ann Arbor are commonly required to keep trash and recycling containers out of view. An enclosure does that, and it also keeps loose litter in and people out. We build enclosures with wood, vinyl, composite or metal screening on steel posts, and gates that open wide enough for the collection truck.
The gates take the most punishment. They are wide, heavy and swung open in every kind of weather, and trucks back in close to them. We hang them on steel posts set deep in concrete, add drop rods to hold them open and closed, and fit bollards where the hauler is likely to make contact. We also allow for winter: gates should clear packed snow, and the pad needs somewhere for cleared snow to go.
Local zoning usually sets how tall the screen must be, which materials are accepted and where the enclosure may sit on the lot. An approved site plan may already show it. Recycling and compost carts need room as well as the trash container. Send us the plan or the notice you received, and tell us which hauler serves you, so the opening matches their truck.
Dumpster enclosures in Ann Arbor: common questions
How big should the enclosure be?
Big enough for every container you use, with space to roll or lift each one out. We measure the containers and ask your hauler what clearance the truck needs.
Which material lasts longest?
Steel framing with metal or composite screening takes the most abuse. Wood costs less but needs upkeep and is easier to damage.
We got a notice from the city about our dumpster. Can you help?
Yes. Send us the notice. We build what it asks for and confirm the details with the local zoning office where needed.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.