Commerce Township Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Commerce 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 · Oakland County, Michigan
Who picks up trash in Commerce Township
Priority Waste.
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Check the township's Priority Waste pickup-day map for your zone. Homes south of Oakley Park and east of S. Commerce switched to Monday in October 2024.
Holiday delay rule
When a holiday falls on a weekday, your pickup is delayed one day if it's on or after the holiday. Weekend holidays don't change anything.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Commerce Township's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Wednesday stay on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28.
Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026
Week of Dec 21–26
Published schedulePickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule. Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.
New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027
Week of Dec 28–Jan 2
Published schedulePickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule. Friday pickup moves 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
Put your recycling bin at the curb on the same day as trash and yard waste. Prepare items per the township's curbside recycling guidelines flyer.
Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends
The 2026 season started Apr 6, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Nov 30; the season ends Fri Dec 4, 2026.
Pickup should resume in early April 2027.
Priority lists Dec 4; the township says yard waste ends the first full week of December (Dec 7–11).
Bulk items
Set large items like appliances and furniture out separately by 7 am on your regular day. Remove refrigerator and freezer doors; big appliances may be picked up by a separate truck within 24 hours.
Good to know
- Christmas trees collected for 3 weeks after Christmas
- Extra bags can go next to your cart
- Missed pickup: Priority at 586-228-1200
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Commerce Township for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Commerce 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 Commerce Township for Christmas 2026?
Pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule. Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.
Is trash delayed in Commerce Township for New Year's 2027?
Pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule. Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Jan 2.
When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Commerce Township?
The 2026 season started Apr 6, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Nov 30; the season ends Fri Dec 4, 2026. Pickup should resume in early April 2027.
Who picks up trash in Commerce Township, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste. Check the township's Priority Waste pickup-day map for your zone. Homes south of Oakley Park and east of S. Commerce switched to Monday in October 2024.
Official sources
- commercetwp.com: Garbage recycling and hazardous waste
- commercetwp.com: Priority pickup days (PDF)
- Priority Waste: Commerce Township service page
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Commerce Township before a holiday week.
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