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Harper Woods Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Harper Woods' holiday rule, based on Harper Woods’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 Harper Woods

Priority Waste.

Hauler guide: Priority Waste

How to find your pickup day

Call Priority Waste at 855-927-8365 or Harper Woods DPW at 313-343-2570 to confirm your pickup day.

Holiday delay rule

If your pickup day is on or after a weekday holiday, it runs one day late that week. Holidays that fall on a weekend don’t cause a delay.

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Based on holiday rule

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

All towns for Thanksgiving 2026

Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Based on holiday rule

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

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 Harper Woods' holiday rule, based on Harper Woods’s holiday rule, Monday–Thursday pickups stay on schedule and Friday moves to Saturday, Jan 2.

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.

Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends

The 2026 season started Apr 6, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Nov 23; the season ends Fri Nov 27, 2026.

Pickup should resume in early April 2027.

Curbside leaf pickup ends Nov 20, 2026.

Compost season dates for every town

Bulk items

Furniture, appliances, TVs and wrapped mattresses go out on your regular trash day, with a 40-lb limit per item or bundle. For move-outs or large cleanups, call DPW at 313-343-2570.

Good to know

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Harper Woods for Thanksgiving 2026?

Based on Harper Woods' holiday rule, based on Harper Woods’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 Harper Woods for Christmas 2026?

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

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

Based on Harper Woods' holiday rule, based on Harper Woods’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 Harper Woods?

The 2026 season started Apr 6, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Nov 23; the season ends Fri Nov 27, 2026. Pickup should resume in early April 2027.

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

Priority Waste. Call Priority Waste at 855-927-8365 or Harper Woods DPW at 313-343-2570 to confirm your pickup day.

Official sources

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

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