Highland Township Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Highland Township's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Wednesday 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 · Oakland County, Michigan
Who picks up trash in Highland Township
Priority Waste.
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Find your day on Priority Waste's Highland Township pickup map or the township's Collection Schedule page. Everything must be at the road by 6:30 am.
Holiday delay rule
If a holiday falls on your pickup day or earlier that week, your pickup is delayed one day.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Highland Township's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Wednesday stay on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28.
Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026
Week of Dec 21–26
Published schedulePickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule. Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.
New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027
Week of Dec 28–Jan 2
Published schedulePickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule. Friday pickup moves 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.
Recycling
Recycling goes in any container clearly marked RECYCLE, up to 60 lb, on your trash day. Break cardboard into 2-by-2-foot pieces and bundle it, or it may go in the trash truck.
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.
Township announced an April 1 start; Priority lists April 6.
Bulk items
Priority takes up to 2 large items per week with no call ahead – just set them at the curb on pickup day. Take refrigerator and freezer doors off and roll carpet in 4-foot bundles.
Good to know
- Trucks won't come back if you miss them
- Trash must be bagged
- Free recycling stickers at the township office
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Highland Township for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Highland Township's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Wednesday stay on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28.
Is trash delayed in Highland Township for Christmas 2026?
Pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule. Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.
Is trash delayed in Highland Township for New Year's 2027?
Pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule. Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Jan 2.
When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Highland Township?
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 Highland Township, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste. Find your day on Priority Waste's Highland Township pickup map or the township's Collection Schedule page. Everything must be at the road by 6:30 am.
Official sources
- highlandtwp.net: document
- highlandtwp.net: ApprovedHolidaysandMeetingsSchedule2026 1 (PDF)
- highlandtwp.net: document
- highlandtwp.net: document
- Priority Waste: Highland Township service page
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Highland Township before a holiday week.
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