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Northville Township Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Northville Township's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday, Nov 27. Earlier days are normal. Christmas and New Year's weeks: No delay.

Last checked Oct 14, 2026 · Wayne County, Michigan

Who picks up trash in Northville Township

Priority Waste (since July 2024).

Hauler guide: Priority Waste

How to find your pickup day

Routes run Monday–Thursday. Find your day on the township's interactive map.

Holiday delay rule

A holiday Monday–Thursday delays pickup one day, using Friday as the makeup day. Friday and 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 Northville Township's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday, Nov 27. Earlier days are normal.

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Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Based on holiday rule

Based on Northville Township's holiday rule, no delay. Christmas falls on a Friday, and Northville Township has no Friday routes.

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New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027

Week of Dec 28–Jan 2

Based on holiday rule

Based on Northville Township's holiday rule, no delay. New Year's Day falls on a Friday, and Northville Township has no Friday routes.

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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 picked up weekly on your trash day by Priority Waste in your township-provided 64- or 96-gallon recycling cart. Put rinsed plastics #1-7, paper, flattened cardboard, cans and glass in loose; no plastic bags, foam, greasy pizza boxes, pill bottles or paint cans.

Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends

The 2026 season started Mar 16, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 14; the season ends Fri Dec 18, 2026.

Pickup should resume in mid-March 2027.

Compost season dates for every town

Bulk items

Bulky items like couches and appliances are picked up by request: call Priority Waste at 586-228-1200 or use its online form.

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Northville Township for Thanksgiving 2026?

Based on Northville Township's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday, Nov 27. Earlier days are normal.

Is trash delayed in Northville Township for Christmas 2026?

Based on Northville Township's holiday rule, no delay. Christmas falls on a Friday, and Northville Township has no Friday routes.

Is trash delayed in Northville Township for New Year's 2027?

Based on Northville Township's holiday rule, no delay. New Year's Day falls on a Friday, and Northville Township has no Friday routes.

When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Northville Township?

The 2026 season started Mar 16, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 14; the season ends Fri Dec 18, 2026. Pickup should resume in mid-March 2027.

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

Priority Waste (since July 2024). Routes run Monday–Thursday. Find your day on the township's interactive map.

Official sources

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

Get a heads-up before holiday weeks

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

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