Ecorse Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Ecorse'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 Ecorse
Priority Waste.
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Call Priority Waste at (586) 228-1200 or the Ecorse DPW at 313-386-2520 to confirm your pickup day.
Holiday delay rule
After New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, pickups that week run one day late, and Friday moves to Saturday.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Ecorse'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
Based on holiday ruleBased on Ecorse's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule, and Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.
New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027
Week of Dec 28–Jan 2
Based on holiday ruleBased on Ecorse's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule, and 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
Recycling is collected curbside by Priority. Paper, flattened cardboard, cans, and plastic bottles, jugs and tubs are OK; no plastic bags, foam, cups or greasy pizza boxes.
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.
Bulk items
Bulk items go out weekly with no scheduling needed; Freon items like fridges cost $45 each.
Good to know
- Yard waste runs through Dec 11 in Kraft bags or marked 32–35 gallon cans
- Trash out by 7 a.m., but not before 6 p.m. the night before
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Ecorse for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Ecorse'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 Ecorse for Christmas 2026?
Based on Ecorse's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule, and Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.
Is trash delayed in Ecorse for New Year's 2027?
Based on Ecorse'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 Ecorse?
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 Ecorse, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste. Call Priority Waste at (586) 228-1200 or the Ecorse DPW at 313-386-2520 to confirm your pickup day.
Official sources
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Ecorse before a holiday week.
Get a heads-up before holiday weeks
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