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Grosse Pointe Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Grosse Pointe's holiday rule, based on Grosse Pointe’s holiday rule, Monday–Wednesday pickups stay on schedule and the Thursday route moves to Friday, Nov 27. The city has used Saturday for Thursday routes in past holiday weeks, so watch for its notice. Christmas and New Year's weeks: Likely no change (Mon–Thu routes).

Last checked Oct 14, 2026 · Wayne County, Michigan

Who picks up trash in Grosse Pointe

City of Grosse Pointe DPW (trash) and Priority Waste (recycling).

Hauler guide: Priority Waste

How to find your pickup day

Check the city’s Refuse Route & Yard Waste Pickup Schedule map. Recycling goes out on the same day as your trash.

Holiday delay rule

In a holiday week, trash pickup runs one day late. Recycling follows the same shift when a holiday lands on your pickup day.

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Based on holiday rule

Based on Grosse Pointe's holiday rule, based on Grosse Pointe’s holiday rule, Monday–Wednesday pickups stay on schedule and the Thursday route moves to Friday, Nov 27. The city has used Saturday for Thursday routes in past holiday weeks, so watch for its notice.

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Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Based on holiday rule

Based on Grosse Pointe's holiday rule, based on Grosse Pointe’s holiday rule, Christmas falls on a Friday, after the Monday–Thursday routes, so pickups should stay on schedule. Watch for a city notice in case it adjusts for Christmas Eve.

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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's holiday rule, based on Grosse Pointe’s holiday rule, New Year’s Day falls on a Friday, after the Monday–Thursday routes, so pickups should stay 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

Weekly in the blue recycling cart on your trash day, out by 7 am. Bag or bundle paper, flatten cardboard, and rinse cans, bottles and jars.

Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends

The 2026 season ran Apr 6 to Oct 8, 2026.

Yard waste pickup should resume the first full week of April 2027 (around April 5).

Start date is the city’s ‘first full week in April’ rule, not a published date. Bagged yard waste ended Oct 8. After that, the city picks up loose leaves raked to the street, Oct 12–Dec 3, 2026.

Compost season dates for every town

Bulk items

Furniture, carpet, mattresses and TVs go out on your regular day. Metal items like stoves, dryers and fridges are picked up on Fridays only: call City Hall at 313-885-5800 first, and it costs $50 per item.

Good to know

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Grosse Pointe for Thanksgiving 2026?

Based on Grosse Pointe's holiday rule, based on Grosse Pointe’s holiday rule, Monday–Wednesday pickups stay on schedule and the Thursday route moves to Friday, Nov 27. The city has used Saturday for Thursday routes in past holiday weeks, so watch for its notice.

Is trash delayed in Grosse Pointe for Christmas 2026?

Based on Grosse Pointe's holiday rule, based on Grosse Pointe’s holiday rule, Christmas falls on a Friday, after the Monday–Thursday routes, so pickups should stay on schedule. Watch for a city notice in case it adjusts for Christmas Eve.

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

Based on Grosse Pointe's holiday rule, based on Grosse Pointe’s holiday rule, New Year’s Day falls on a Friday, after the Monday–Thursday routes, so pickups should stay on schedule.

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

The 2026 season ran Apr 6 to Oct 8, 2026. Yard waste pickup should resume the first full week of April 2027 (around April 5).

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

City of Grosse Pointe DPW (trash) and Priority Waste (recycling). Check the city’s Refuse Route & Yard Waste Pickup Schedule map. Recycling goes out on the same day as your trash.

Official sources

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

Get a heads-up before holiday weeks

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

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