Dearborn Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Dearborn'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 Dearborn
Priority Waste (city contractor since July 2024).
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Trash, recycling, and yard waste all go out on the same day, Monday–Friday, by neighborhood. Find your day on the city's collection-day map (PDF).
Holiday delay rule
If your pickup day is on or after the holiday that week, it is one day late (Friday moves to Saturday).
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Dearborn'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 Dearborn'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 Dearborn'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
Recycling is picked up on the same day as trash.
Yard waste: when the season ends
Compost season ends December 11, 2026.
Bulk items
Place household bulk items beside your cart; a separate truck picks them up the same day. Limit 5 items per week and 20 per year (carpet: 10 rolls per week). Extra or special pickups are available for a fee (313-943-2150). There is also a free DPW yard drop-off on third Saturdays.
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Dearborn for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Dearborn's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Is trash delayed in Dearborn for Christmas 2026?
Based on Dearborn's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
Is trash delayed in Dearborn for New Year's 2027?
Based on Dearborn's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.
Who picks up trash in Dearborn, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste (city contractor since July 2024). Trash, recycling, and yard waste all go out on the same day, Monday–Friday, by neighborhood. Find your day on the city's collection-day map (PDF).
Official sources
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Dearborn before a holiday week.
Get a heads-up before holiday weeks
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