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

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Thursday pickups move to Friday, Nov 27. Monday–Wednesday are normal. Christmas and New Year's weeks: No delay.

Last checked Oct 14, 2026 · Wayne County, Michigan

Who picks up trash in Grosse Pointe Woods

Priority Waste.

Hauler guide: Priority Waste

How to find your pickup day

Pickup is Monday west of Mack; east of Mack it's Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday by street. Check the city's Rubbish Pickup Schedule.

Holiday delay rule

Pickups after a weekday holiday run one day late, using Friday in holiday weeks.

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Published schedule

Thursday pickups move to Friday, Nov 27. Monday–Wednesday are normal.

All towns for Thanksgiving 2026

Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Based on holiday rule

Based on Grosse Pointe Woods' holiday rule, no delay. Christmas falls on a Friday, and Grosse Pointe Woods has no Friday routes.

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 Grosse Pointe Woods' holiday rule, no delay. New Year's Day falls on a Friday, and Grosse Pointe Woods has no Friday routes.

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

On the same day as trash, in the green cart.

Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends

The 2026 season started Mar 16, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Thu Dec 10, 2026.

Curbside pickup should return around mid-March 2027. Until then (Dec 14 to Mar 11), drop yard waste off at Public Works.

Compost season dates for every town

Bulk items

Heavy items (appliances with doors removed, furniture) go out on your regular day; call DPW at 313-343-2460 48 hours ahead. Bag mattresses.

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Grosse Pointe Woods for Thanksgiving 2026?

Thursday pickups move to Friday, Nov 27. Monday–Wednesday are normal.

Is trash delayed in Grosse Pointe Woods for Christmas 2026?

Based on Grosse Pointe Woods' holiday rule, no delay. Christmas falls on a Friday, and Grosse Pointe Woods has no Friday routes.

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

Based on Grosse Pointe Woods' holiday rule, no delay. New Year's Day falls on a Friday, and Grosse Pointe Woods has no Friday routes.

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

The 2026 season started Mar 16, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Thu Dec 10, 2026. Curbside pickup should return around mid-March 2027. Until then (Dec 14 to Mar 11), drop yard waste off at Public Works.

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

Priority Waste. Pickup is Monday west of Mack; east of Mack it's Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday by street. Check the city's Rubbish Pickup Schedule.

Official sources

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