Detroit Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Detroit'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 Detroit
Two city-contracted haulers: Priority Waste (east side, and southwest Detroit south of I-94) and WM (west side north of I-94).
Hauler guide: Priority Waste · WM
How to find your pickup day
Your day depends on your address (Monday–Friday). Use the city's Find Your Waste Pickup Schedule tool. You can also sign up for text reminders at (313) 800-7905.
Holiday delay rule
Both haulers run one day late when a weekday holiday falls on or before your pickup day, with Friday pickups moving to Saturday. Weekend holidays cause no delay.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Detroit'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 Detroit'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 Detroit'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, but you have to opt in by requesting a blue recycling cart from the city.
Yard waste: when the season ends
Priority Waste lists December 18, 2026 as the last yard waste pickup; the city's 2026 flyer may say December 19.
Bulk items
Bulk items are collected weekly on your trash day. Paid pickups and free drop-off centers are also available.
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Detroit for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Detroit's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Is trash delayed in Detroit for Christmas 2026?
Based on Detroit's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
Is trash delayed in Detroit for New Year's 2027?
Based on Detroit's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.
Who picks up trash in Detroit, and how do I find my pickup day?
Two city-contracted haulers: Priority Waste (east side, and southwest Detroit south of I-94) and WM (west side north of I-94). Your day depends on your address (Monday–Friday). Use the city's Find Your Waste Pickup Schedule tool. You can also sign up for text reminders at (313) 800-7905.
Official sources
- detroitmi.gov: Refuse collection
- Priority Waste: Detroit service page
- WM: Detroit service page
- detroitmi.gov: Recycling faq
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Detroit before a holiday week.
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