Auburn Hills Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Auburn Hills' holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday, Nov 27. Earlier days are normal. Christmas and New Year's weeks: No delay.
Last checked Oct 14, 2026 · Oakland County, Michigan
Who picks up trash in Auburn Hills
Priority Waste (city contract).
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Pickup is weekly on your assigned day. Call Priority Waste at 586-228-1200 to confirm yours.
Holiday delay rule
When a holiday falls on a weekday, pickup is one day late for the rest of that week.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Auburn Hills' holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday, Nov 27. Earlier days are normal.
Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026
Week of Dec 21–26
Based on holiday ruleBased on Auburn Hills' holiday rule, no delay. Christmas falls on a Friday, and Priority lists Auburn Hills routes as Monday–Thursday.
New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027
Week of Dec 28–Jan 2
Based on holiday ruleBased on Auburn Hills' holiday rule, no delay. New Year's Day falls on a Friday, and Priority lists Auburn Hills routes as Monday–Thursday.
“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 Mar 30, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Fri Dec 11, 2026.
Pickup should resume around April 1, 2027.
Bulk items
Bulk items, including appliances and mattresses, go out on your regular day at no cost.
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Auburn Hills for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Auburn Hills' holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday, Nov 27. Earlier days are normal.
Is trash delayed in Auburn Hills for Christmas 2026?
Based on Auburn Hills' holiday rule, no delay. Christmas falls on a Friday, and Priority lists Auburn Hills routes as Monday–Thursday.
Is trash delayed in Auburn Hills for New Year's 2027?
Based on Auburn Hills' holiday rule, no delay. New Year's Day falls on a Friday, and Priority lists Auburn Hills routes as Monday–Thursday.
When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Auburn Hills?
The 2026 season started Mar 30, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Fri Dec 11, 2026. Pickup should resume around April 1, 2027.
Who picks up trash in Auburn Hills, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste (city contract). Pickup is weekly on your assigned day. Call Priority Waste at 586-228-1200 to confirm yours.
Official sources
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Auburn Hills before a holiday week.
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