Birmingham Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Birmingham'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 · Oakland County, Michigan
Who picks up trash in Birmingham
Car Trucking (city refuse hauler).
How to find your pickup day
Pickup is Wednesday (north of Maple), Thursday (south of Lincoln) or Friday (between Lincoln and Maple). See the city's trash map.
Holiday delay rule
When a holiday falls on a weekday, the rest of that week runs one day late.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Birmingham's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026
Week of Dec 21–26
Based on holiday ruleBased on Birmingham's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027
Week of Dec 28–Jan 2
Based on holiday ruleBased on Birmingham's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.
“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 14; the season ends Fri Dec 18, 2026.
Pickup should resume in early April 2027.
Bulk items
Bulky items (furniture, mattresses, appliances, rolled carpet) are picked up free on trash day all year. For pianos, hot tubs and other heavy items, call Car Trucking at 586-791-8480.
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Birmingham for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Birmingham's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Is trash delayed in Birmingham for Christmas 2026?
Based on Birmingham's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
Is trash delayed in Birmingham for New Year's 2027?
Based on Birmingham's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.
When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Birmingham?
The 2026 season started Apr 6, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 14; the season ends Fri Dec 18, 2026. Pickup should resume in early April 2027.
Who picks up trash in Birmingham, and how do I find my pickup day?
Car Trucking (city refuse hauler). Pickup is Wednesday (north of Maple), Thursday (south of Lincoln) or Friday (between Lincoln and Maple). See the city's trash map.
Official sources
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Birmingham before a holiday week.
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