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Highland Park Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Highland Park's holiday rule, based on Highland Park’s holiday rule, Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Nov 28. Christmas and New Year's weeks: Friday pickup moves to Saturday.

Last checked Oct 14, 2026 · Wayne County, Michigan

Who picks up trash in Highland Park

Priority Waste.

Hauler guide: Priority Waste

How to find your pickup day

All of Highland Park is picked up on Friday. Have everything at the curb by 7 am, never in the alley.

Holiday delay rule

If your pickup day is on or after a holiday that week, it runs one day late. For Highland Park, that means Friday pickup moves to Saturday.

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Based on holiday rule

Based on Highland Park's holiday rule, based on Highland Park’s holiday rule, Friday pickup 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 Highland Park's holiday rule, based on Highland Park’s holiday rule, Christmas falls on pickup day, so pickup 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 Highland Park's holiday rule, based on Highland Park’s holiday rule, New Year’s Day falls on pickup day, so pickup 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.

The city says April through the end of November. Fall leaf season (20 bags a week) runs Oct 15–Nov 30.

Compost season dates for every town

Bulk items

Up to three large items a week on Friday, set apart from your trash. Remove doors and racks from fridges and freezers.

Good to know

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Highland Park for Thanksgiving 2026?

Based on Highland Park's holiday rule, based on Highland Park’s holiday rule, Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Nov 28.

Is trash delayed in Highland Park for Christmas 2026?

Based on Highland Park's holiday rule, based on Highland Park’s holiday rule, Christmas falls on pickup day, so pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.

Is trash delayed in Highland Park for New Year's 2027?

Based on Highland Park's holiday rule, based on Highland Park’s holiday rule, New Year’s Day falls on pickup day, so pickup moves to Saturday, Jan 2.

When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Highland Park?

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 Highland Park, and how do I find my pickup day?

Priority Waste. All of Highland Park is picked up on Friday. Have everything at the curb by 7 am, never in the alley.

Official sources

Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Highland Park before a holiday week.

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