Is Trash Delayed?

Allen Park Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Allen Park's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal. Christmas and New Year's weeks: Mon–Thu normal; Friday to Saturday.

Last checked Oct 14, 2026 · Wayne County, Michigan

Who picks up trash in Allen Park

Priority Waste (city contract).

Hauler guide: Priority Waste

How to find your pickup day

Pickup runs Monday–Friday. Find your day on the city's pickup-day maps.

Holiday delay rule

No pickup on the holiday; the rest of that week runs one day late (Friday moves to Saturday).

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Based on holiday rule

Based on Allen Park's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.

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Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Based on holiday rule

Based on Allen Park's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.

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New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027

Week of Dec 28–Jan 2

Based on holiday rule

Based on Allen Park's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.

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“Published schedule” means the city, township, or hauler posted this week's changes. “Based on holiday rule” means we applied the published rule to the calendar; confirm closer to the date.

Recycling

Weekly, on the same day as trash.

Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends

The 2026 season started Apr 6, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Fri Dec 11, 2026.

Pickup resumes the first full week of April 2027.

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Bulk items

Call Priority Waste to schedule before putting bulk items out. Freon appliances cost $55 each, prepaid. Wrap mattresses in plastic.

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Allen Park for Thanksgiving 2026?

Based on Allen Park's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.

Is trash delayed in Allen Park for Christmas 2026?

Based on Allen Park's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.

Is trash delayed in Allen Park for New Year's 2027?

Based on Allen Park's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.

When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Allen Park?

The 2026 season started Apr 6, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Fri Dec 11, 2026. Pickup resumes the first full week of April 2027.

Who picks up trash in Allen Park, and how do I find my pickup day?

Priority Waste (city contract). Pickup runs Monday–Friday. Find your day on the city's pickup-day maps.

Official sources

Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Allen Park before a holiday week.

Get a heads-up before holiday weeks

One short email before each holiday that shifts trash pickup for Allen Park. No spam; unsubscribe anytime.

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