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Inkster Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Inkster'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 · Wayne County, Michigan

Who picks up trash in Inkster

Priority Waste.

Hauler guide: Priority Waste

How to find your pickup day

Check the City of Inkster Waste Pickup Schedule Map on Priority Waste's Inkster page, or call Priority at (586) 228-1200.

Holiday delay rule

Priority observes New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. If your day falls on or after the holiday that week, pickup slides one day later.

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Based on holiday rule

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

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Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Based on holiday rule

Based on Inkster's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule, and Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.

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New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027

Week of Dec 28–Jan 2

Based on holiday rule

Based on Inkster's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule, and Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Jan 2.

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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

Recycling is collected curbside by Priority. Paper, flattened cardboard, cans, and plastic bottles, jugs and tubs are OK; no plastic bags, foam, cups or greasy pizza boxes.

Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends

The 2026 season started Apr 6, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Fri Dec 11, 2026.

Pickup should resume in early April 2027.

The city's own page lists April 1–December 15; Priority Waste lists April 6–December 11.

Compost season dates for every town

Bulk items

Bulk items go out weekly on your regular day with no limit.

Good to know

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Inkster for Thanksgiving 2026?

Based on Inkster'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 Inkster for Christmas 2026?

Based on Inkster's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule, and Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.

Is trash delayed in Inkster for New Year's 2027?

Based on Inkster's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule, and Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Jan 2.

When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Inkster?

The 2026 season started Apr 6, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Fri Dec 11, 2026. Pickup should resume in early April 2027.

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

Priority Waste. Check the City of Inkster Waste Pickup Schedule Map on Priority Waste's Inkster page, or call Priority at (586) 228-1200.

Official sources

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

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