Is Trash Delayed?

Lincoln Park Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Lincoln Park's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal. 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 Lincoln Park

Priority Waste (city contractor).

Hauler guide: Priority Waste

How to find your pickup day

Pickup runs Monday–Friday. Find your day on Priority Waste's Lincoln Park trash map (PDF).

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 rule

Based on Lincoln Park's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.

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Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Based on holiday rule

Based on Lincoln Park's holiday rule, Friday pickups move 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 Lincoln Park's holiday rule, Friday pickups move 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

Weekly, on the same day as trash.

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 resumes the first Monday in April (April 5, 2027).

November 27 falls in Thanksgiving week, so Friday routes would likely run Saturday, November 28.

Compost season dates for every town

Bulk items

1 bulk item per week on your regular day, set apart from trash. Wrap mattresses; remove refrigerator doors.

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Lincoln Park for Thanksgiving 2026?

Based on Lincoln Park's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.

Is trash delayed in Lincoln Park for Christmas 2026?

Based on Lincoln Park's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.

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

Based on Lincoln Park's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.

When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Lincoln 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 resumes the first Monday in April (April 5, 2027).

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

Priority Waste (city contractor). Pickup runs Monday–Friday. Find your day on Priority Waste's Lincoln Park trash map (PDF).

Official sources

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

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One short email before each holiday that shifts trash pickup for Lincoln Park. No spam; unsubscribe anytime.

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