Ferndale Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): 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 · Oakland County, Michigan

Who picks up trash in Ferndale

Car Trucking (city contractor); recycling through SOCRRA.

How to find your pickup day

Pickup is weekly, Monday–Friday by area. Check the map on the city's garbage page or call DPW at 248-546-2519.

Holiday delay rule

No collection on the holiday. Put carts out the next day; the rest of that week runs one day late. Weekend holidays cause no delay.

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Published schedule

Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.

All towns for Thanksgiving 2026

Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Based on holiday rule

Based on Ferndale's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.

All towns for Christmas 2026

New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027

Week of Dec 28–Jan 2

Based on holiday rule

Based on Ferndale's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.

All towns for New Year's 2027

“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, on the same day as trash.

Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends

The 2026 season started Mar 23, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 14; the season ends Fri Dec 18, 2026.

Pickup resumes in spring 2027.

Compost season dates for every town

Bulk items

Furniture and appliances go out on your trash day (not before 4 pm the day before); remove doors. For large loads call Car Trucking at 586-791-8480.

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Ferndale for Thanksgiving 2026?

Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.

Is trash delayed in Ferndale for Christmas 2026?

Based on Ferndale's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.

Is trash delayed in Ferndale for New Year's 2027?

Based on Ferndale's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.

When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Ferndale?

The 2026 season started Mar 23, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 14; the season ends Fri Dec 18, 2026. Pickup resumes in spring 2027.

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

Car Trucking (city contractor); recycling through SOCRRA. Pickup is weekly, Monday–Friday by area. Check the map on the city's garbage page or call DPW at 248-546-2519.

Official sources

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