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Garden City Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Garden City'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 Garden City

Priority Waste (since 2024).

Hauler guide: Priority Waste

How to find your pickup day

Pickup runs Monday–Friday. Find your day on the map linked from the city's Trash Collection Services page.

Holiday delay rule

If your pickup day is on or after a weekday holiday that week, it is one day late (Friday moves to Saturday). Weekend holidays cause no delay.

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Based on holiday rule

Based on Garden City's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.

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Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Based on holiday rule

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

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New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027

Week of Dec 28–Jan 2

Based on holiday rule

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

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“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

Optional: order a recycling cart from Priority Waste to join.

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 resumes the first full week of April 2027.

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Bulk items

1 large item per week on your trash day, free, no call needed. Remove refrigerator doors.

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Garden City for Thanksgiving 2026?

Based on Garden City's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.

Is trash delayed in Garden City for Christmas 2026?

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

Is trash delayed in Garden City for New Year's 2027?

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

When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Garden City?

The 2026 season started Apr 6, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Fri Dec 11, 2026. Pickup resumes the first full week of April 2027.

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

Priority Waste (since 2024). Pickup runs Monday–Friday. Find your day on the map linked from the city's Trash Collection Services page.

Official sources

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

Get a heads-up before holiday weeks

One short email before each holiday that shifts trash pickup for Garden City. No spam; unsubscribe anytime.

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