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

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Wednesday, Nov 25 covers both Wednesday and Thursday trash. There’s no trash pickup on Thanksgiving, and Thursday recycling moves to Friday, Nov 27. Christmas and New Year's weeks: Thursday trash moves up to Wednesday.

Last checked Oct 14, 2026 · Wayne County, Michigan

Who picks up trash in Grosse Pointe Shores

Grosse Pointe Shores DPW (trash) and Priority Waste (recycling).

Hauler guide: Priority Waste

How to find your pickup day

Monday: Fair Lake Ln to Moorland plus the east side of Lake Shore. Tuesday: Putnam Pl to Vernier Rd. Wednesday: Willison Rd to Shoreham Rd. Thursday: Webber Pl to Woodland Shore Dr.

Holiday delay rule

In holiday weeks the village usually picks up trash early, moving Thursday’s route to Wednesday. Recycling runs one day late.

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Published schedule

Wednesday, Nov 25 covers both Wednesday and Thursday trash. There’s no trash pickup on Thanksgiving, and Thursday recycling moves to Friday, Nov 27.

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Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Published schedule

Wednesday, Dec 23 covers both Wednesday and Thursday trash. There’s no trash pickup on Christmas Eve, but Thursday recycling stays on schedule.

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New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027

Week of Dec 28–Jan 2

Published schedule

Wednesday, Dec 30 covers both Wednesday and Thursday trash. There’s no trash pickup on New Year’s Eve, but Thursday recycling stays on schedule.

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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

Picked up weekly by Priority Waste on your trash day, out by 7 am. Household batteries in a plastic bag are accepted. You can buy a 64-gallon cart at City Hall for $60.

Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends

The 2026 season started Mar 30, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Nov 30; the season ends Fri Dec 4, 2026.

Pickup should resume around March 29, 2027 (the Monday closest to April 1).

The village’s rule ends the season on the Friday closest to Nov 30, which would be Nov 27. Its 2026 calendar shows leaf pickup ending Dec 4.

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Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Grosse Pointe Shores for Thanksgiving 2026?

Wednesday, Nov 25 covers both Wednesday and Thursday trash. There’s no trash pickup on Thanksgiving, and Thursday recycling moves to Friday, Nov 27.

Is trash delayed in Grosse Pointe Shores for Christmas 2026?

Wednesday, Dec 23 covers both Wednesday and Thursday trash. There’s no trash pickup on Christmas Eve, but Thursday recycling stays on schedule.

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

Wednesday, Dec 30 covers both Wednesday and Thursday trash. There’s no trash pickup on New Year’s Eve, but Thursday recycling stays on schedule.

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

The 2026 season started Mar 30, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Nov 30; the season ends Fri Dec 4, 2026. Pickup should resume around March 29, 2027 (the Monday closest to April 1).

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

Grosse Pointe Shores DPW (trash) and Priority Waste (recycling). Monday: Fair Lake Ln to Moorland plus the east side of Lake Shore. Tuesday: Putnam Pl to Vernier Rd. Wednesday: Willison Rd to Shoreham Rd. Thursday: Webber Pl to Woodland Shore Dr.

Official sources

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

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