Mount Clemens Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): No pickup Thursday, Nov 26. Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday, Nov 28. Monday–Wednesday are normal. Christmas and New Year's weeks: Mon–Thu normal; Friday to Saturday.
Last checked Oct 14, 2026 · Macomb County, Michigan
Who picks up trash in Mount Clemens
Priority Waste.
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Find your day with the city's Weekly Collection Schedule address map, or call DPS at 586-469-6847.
Holiday delay rule
No pickup on the holiday. The holiday and the rest of that week run one day late; days before the holiday are normal. Weekend holidays cause no delay.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Published scheduleNo pickup Thursday, Nov 26. Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday, Nov 28. Monday–Wednesday are normal.
Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026
Week of Dec 21–26
Published scheduleNo pickup Friday, Dec 25. Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027
Week of Dec 28–Jan 2
Published scheduleNo pickup Friday, Jan 1. Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2, and the regular schedule resumes Monday, Jan 4.
“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
Priority Waste collects curbside recycling in Mount Clemens; pick up a recycling bin at the Department of Public Services (7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 586-469-6847). Paper, flattened cardboard, cans and plastic bottles, jugs and tubs are accepted; no plastic bags, foam or food waste.
Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends
The 2026 season started Apr 6, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 14; the season ends Fri Dec 18, 2026.
Pickup should resume in early April 2027.
Priority Waste lists December 4 as the last pickup; the city's 2026 schedule says December 18.
Bulk items
Furniture and appliances (refrigerator doors removed) go out on your regular day. Mattresses and box springs must be sealed in plastic.
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Mount Clemens for Thanksgiving 2026?
No pickup Thursday, Nov 26. Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday, Nov 28. Monday–Wednesday are normal.
Is trash delayed in Mount Clemens for Christmas 2026?
No pickup Friday, Dec 25. Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
Is trash delayed in Mount Clemens for New Year's 2027?
No pickup Friday, Jan 1. Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2, and the regular schedule resumes Monday, Jan 4.
When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Mount Clemens?
The 2026 season started Apr 6, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 14; the season ends Fri Dec 18, 2026. Pickup should resume in early April 2027.
Who picks up trash in Mount Clemens, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste. Find your day with the city's Weekly Collection Schedule address map, or call DPS at 586-469-6847.
Official sources
- mountclemens.gov: Garbage recycling info
- mountclemens.gov: Trash Collection 2026 (PDF)
- mountclemens.gov: 2026 yard waste schedule updated (PDF)
- mountclemens.gov: City maps
- Priority Waste: Mount Clemens service page
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Mount Clemens before a holiday week.
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