If you are planning a move to Bloomfield Township, the monthly costs that follow you after closing matter just as much as your mortgage. Utilities and waste services are straightforward here, but a few current rate changes can affect your budget. In this guide, you will see who provides each service, how billing works, what typical fees look like in 2025, and the simple steps to avoid surprises. Let’s dive in.
Who provides your services
At a glance
- Electricity: DTE Energy. The Township’s New Residents page lists DTE as the electric provider and Consumers Energy for natural gas. Review the Township’s utility contacts on the New Residents page for quick reference: New Residents utility contacts.
- Natural gas: Consumers Energy.
- Water and sewer: Bloomfield Township bills you directly for both, purchasing water wholesale through SOCWA and using Oakland County’s Evergreen‑Farmington sewage disposal system. Current rates are on the Township site: Water & Sewer Rates.
- Trash, recycling, and yard waste: Priority Waste by resident subscription under a Township contract. Program details are here: Bloomfield Township Trash.
- Broadband: Comcast/Xfinity is widely available; AT&T serves parts of the Township. Availability is address dependent.
Water and sewer costs
Current rates and fees
- Effective April 1, 2025, commodity charges are $6.90 per 1,000 gallons for water and $12.40 per 1,000 gallons for sewer. See the Township’s posted schedule: Water & Sewer Rates.
- Fixed quarterly fees apply based on meter size. For a typical 5/8 or 3/4 inch meter, the examples posted by the Township show a $31.84 water fixed fee and a $41.72 sewer fixed fee per quarter. Larger meters carry higher fixed charges.
How billing works
- Most homes are billed quarterly. Some high‑volume accounts receive monthly bills. The Township offers an online portal for payments and account history. Learn more on the water and sewer page: Water & Sewer Services.
- Homes with private wells can request a sewer‑only meter so sewer is billed on measured household use. This requires a meter purchase and installation, and the sewer fixed fee still applies. See details: Sewer‑Only Meters.
Example bill
- Illustrative only: a household using 30,000 gallons in a quarter would pay usage of 30 × ($6.90 water + $12.40 sewer) = $567.00, plus fixed fees of $73.56 for a typical 5/8 inch meter. Estimated total ≈ $640.56 per quarter. Always confirm your meter size and request recent bills for the specific home.
Smart tools and conservation
- After meter upgrades, the Township offers the Eye On Water app to track use and catch leaks early. The Township also shares conservation tips and seasonal irrigation guidance on the Water & Sewer Services page.
Electricity and natural gas
Providers and recent changes
- DTE Energy serves most local electric customers. In a January 23, 2025 MPSC order effective February 6, 2025, a revenue increase adds about $4.61 per month for a typical 500 kWh residential customer to support reliability upgrades. Read the MPSC release: DTE Electric revenue order.
- Consumers Energy provides natural gas. In March 2025, the MPSC approved a $154 million Consumers Energy rate increase that affects residential bills statewide. See the state release: Consumers Energy rate decision.
How to estimate your bill
- Ask the seller for 12 months of electric and gas bills for the same home to capture seasonal swings. Also note whether the home uses time‑of‑use rates and how old the HVAC and water heater are. Recent MPSC decisions suggest modest upward pressure on energy bills, so factor in a small buffer when planning.
Trash, recycling, and yard waste
Service and pricing
- Bloomfield Township contracts with Priority Waste. Residents subscribe directly. Program overview: Township Trash Program.
- For July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, the Township posts a single‑family curbside rate of $57.12 per quarter (about $19 per month). Doorside pickup for mobility‑limited residents is $108.81 per quarter. A discounted annual prepay option is available. Rates are listed in the Township FAQs: Trash FAQs and Rates.
- Cart options include 35, 65, or 95 gallons. A 95‑gallon cart can be purchased from Priority Waste for an additional one‑time fee.
What goes to the curb
- Weekly curbside trash and recycling, seasonal yard waste, and large‑item pickup are included. Yard waste collection runs March 17 through December 19, 2025. Use paper yard bags or cans marked “Compost.” Plastic bags are not accepted and the typical weight limit is about 50 pounds.
Hazardous waste and special items
- The Township supports electronics, medication, and shredding events, plus a Household Hazardous Waste day. You will also see county‑run NoHaz events during the season, often with pre‑registration. Check event details here: Hazardous Waste & Special Collections.
Assistance programs
- The Township administers financial assistance that can include a waiver of solid‑waste fees, along with hardship programs and special assessment deferment for qualifying owners. Learn more here: Special Assessment Deferment Program.
Stormwater and other fees
Some nearby communities assess separate stormwater charges using a unit like ESWU, while Bloomfield Township’s posted water and sewer rate pages focus on commodity rates and fixed meter fees. Because stormwater assessments can appear on a tax bill rather than a utility bill, it is smart to ask the Township Treasurer or DPW whether your property has any separate stormwater or special assessments.
Quick checklist for buyers and sellers
Request 12 months of utility bills for the home, including electric, gas, water/sewer, and trash. For water/sewer billing and payment options, start at the Township’s Water & Sewer Services.
Confirm the water meter size and billing cadence. Fixed fees vary by meter, so verify on the Water & Sewer Rates page and on the property’s bill.
If the home has a private well, ask whether a sewer‑only meter is installed or feasible. See the Township guidance: Sewer‑Only Meters.
Verify trash service level and subscription plan. Confirm cart size and any one‑time cart purchase with Priority Waste. Program details: Township Trash Program and Trash FAQs and Rates.
Look up upcoming hazardous‑waste events and requirements for special items. Start here: Hazardous Waste & Special Collections.
Ask about local assistance programs if needed, such as solid‑waste fee waivers or special assessment deferment. Learn more: Special Assessment Deferment Program.
What this means for your budget
When you add it up, fixed charges plus usage drive most of your carrying costs. A typical single‑family home might spend about $213 per month on water and sewer based on the example above, plus about $19 per month for trash and recycling, with electric and gas costs varying by home size and efficiency. Your best estimate comes from the last 12 months of bills for the exact property, paired with the current posted rates and recent MPSC changes.
Planning a purchase or prepping to sell and want a clean estimate of monthly costs for a specific home? Reach out to The Siciliano Group for a quick, local walkthrough of utilities, timelines, and smart budgeting before you move forward.
FAQs
Who provides utilities in Bloomfield Township?
- DTE Energy provides electricity, Consumers Energy provides natural gas, and the Township bills for water and sewer; trash and recycling are by resident subscription with Priority Waste.
How are water and sewer billed in Bloomfield Township?
- Most homes are billed quarterly with charges for usage plus a fixed fee based on meter size; some higher‑volume accounts are billed monthly.
What are the 2025 water and sewer rates?
- Effective April 1, 2025, water is $6.90 per 1,000 gallons and sewer is $12.40 per 1,000 gallons, with additional fixed quarterly fees that depend on meter size.
How much is trash and recycling service in 2025–2026?
- The posted single‑family curbside rate is $57.12 per quarter, with an annual prepay discount option and higher pricing for doorside service.
Did electric and gas rates change recently?
- Yes. The MPSC approved a DTE Electric order that adds about $4.61 per month for a typical 500 kWh household beginning February 2025, and a Consumers Energy increase approved in March 2025 affects gas bills statewide.
