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Brownstown Township Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Brownstown Township's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Wednesday stay on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28. 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 Brownstown Township

WM (Waste Management).

Hauler guide: WM

How to find your pickup day

Find your day on the township's Waste Collection Days map, or use Brownstown's WM Self-Service Center or call WM at (866) 797-9018.

Holiday delay rule

When a WM holiday falls on a weekday, pickup runs one day behind for the rest of that week. Weekend holidays cause no delay.

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Based on holiday rule

Based on Brownstown Township's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Wednesday stay on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28.

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Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Based on holiday rule

Based on Brownstown Township's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule, and Friday pickup moves 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 Brownstown Township's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule, and Friday pickup moves 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

Recycling goes in the 96-gallon yellow-lid cart every other week on your trash day; the township map shows whether you're a yellow or green week.

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 should resume the first full week of April 2027.

Compost season dates for every town

Bulk items

One bulk item per week — schedule with WM at least 48 hours before your service day. Freon items cost $55 and mattresses must be wrapped.

Good to know

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Brownstown Township for Thanksgiving 2026?

Based on Brownstown Township's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Wednesday stay on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28.

Is trash delayed in Brownstown Township for Christmas 2026?

Based on Brownstown Township's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule, and Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.

Is trash delayed in Brownstown Township for New Year's 2027?

Based on Brownstown Township's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule, and Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Jan 2.

When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Brownstown Township?

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

Who picks up trash in Brownstown Township, and how do I find my pickup day?

WM (Waste Management). Find your day on the township's Waste Collection Days map, or use Brownstown's WM Self-Service Center or call WM at (866) 797-9018.

Official sources

Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Brownstown Township before a holiday week.

Get a heads-up before holiday weeks

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