Hamtramck Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Hamtramck's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday, Nov 28. Christmas and New Year's weeks: Thursday normal; Friday to Saturday.
Last checked Oct 14, 2026 · Wayne County, Michigan
Who picks up trash in Hamtramck
Priority Waste.
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Pickup is Thursday or Friday. Find yours on Priority Waste's Hamtramck collection map.
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 ruleBased on Hamtramck's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday, Nov 28.
Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026
Week of Dec 21–26
Based on holiday ruleBased on Hamtramck's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027
Week of Dec 28–Jan 2
Based on holiday ruleBased on Hamtramck's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.
“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.
Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends
The 2026 season started Apr 1, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Nov 30; the season ends Fri Dec 4, 2026.
Pickup should resume in early April 2027.
Bulk items
Up to 3 bulk items or 8 bags, no call needed.
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Hamtramck for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Hamtramck's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday, Nov 28.
Is trash delayed in Hamtramck for Christmas 2026?
Based on Hamtramck's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
Is trash delayed in Hamtramck for New Year's 2027?
Based on Hamtramck's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.
When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Hamtramck?
The 2026 season started Apr 1, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Nov 30; the season ends Fri Dec 4, 2026. Pickup should resume in early April 2027.
Who picks up trash in Hamtramck, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste. Pickup is Thursday or Friday. Find yours on Priority Waste's Hamtramck collection map.
Official sources
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Hamtramck before a holiday week.
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