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Grosse Pointe Park Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Grosse Pointe Park's holiday rule, based on Grosse Pointe Park’s holiday rule, Monday–Wednesday pickups 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 Grosse Pointe Park

Express Waste Services.

Hauler guide: Express Waste Services

How to find your pickup day

Find your street on the city’s Rubbish/Recycling Collection Schedule PDF. Your day stayed the same when Express took over on Oct 1, 2026.

Holiday delay rule

If a holiday falls on or before your pickup day that week, pickup is one day later.

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Based on holiday rule

Based on Grosse Pointe Park's holiday rule, based on Grosse Pointe Park’s holiday rule, Monday–Wednesday pickups stay on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28.

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Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Based on holiday rule

Based on Grosse Pointe Park's holiday rule, based on Grosse Pointe Park’s holiday rule, Monday–Thursday pickups stay on schedule and Friday moves 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 Grosse Pointe Park's holiday rule, based on Grosse Pointe Park’s holiday rule, Monday–Thursday pickups stay on schedule and Friday moves 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

Weekly on your trash day. Express takes plastics #1–7, glass bottles and jars, cans and paper, plus cardboard cut to 24×24 in. No plastic bags, Styrofoam or pizza boxes.

Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends

The 2026 season started Mar 30, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Fri Dec 11, 2026.

Pickup should resume in late March 2027.

Express Waste took over on Oct 1, 2026. Priority’s old page still shows Dec 4.

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Bulk items

Up to three bulk items a week on your trash day, at no charge. Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic. Freon appliances, tires and construction debris aren’t accepted.

Good to know

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Grosse Pointe Park for Thanksgiving 2026?

Based on Grosse Pointe Park's holiday rule, based on Grosse Pointe Park’s holiday rule, Monday–Wednesday pickups stay on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28.

Is trash delayed in Grosse Pointe Park for Christmas 2026?

Based on Grosse Pointe Park's holiday rule, based on Grosse Pointe Park’s holiday rule, Monday–Thursday pickups stay on schedule and Friday moves to Saturday, Dec 26.

Is trash delayed in Grosse Pointe Park for New Year's 2027?

Based on Grosse Pointe Park's holiday rule, based on Grosse Pointe Park’s holiday rule, Monday–Thursday pickups stay on schedule and Friday moves to Saturday, Jan 2.

When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Grosse Pointe Park?

The 2026 season started Mar 30, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Fri Dec 11, 2026. Pickup should resume in late March 2027.

Who picks up trash in Grosse Pointe Park, and how do I find my pickup day?

Express Waste Services. Find your street on the city’s Rubbish/Recycling Collection Schedule PDF. Your day stayed the same when Express took over on Oct 1, 2026.

Official sources

Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Grosse Pointe Park before a holiday week.

Get a heads-up before holiday weeks

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