Novi Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Novi'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 · Oakland County, Michigan
Who picks up trash in Novi
Priority Waste (trucks and carts may still say GFL).
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Pickup runs Monday–Friday. Use the city's address lookup map.
Holiday delay rule
If a holiday falls on or before your pickup day that week, pickup is one day behind.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Novi's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026
Week of Dec 21–26
Based on holiday ruleBased on Novi's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027
Week of Dec 28–Jan 2
Based on holiday ruleBased on Novi's holiday rule, Friday pickups move 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
Same day as trash. A 65-gallon recycling cart is required.
Yard waste: when the season ends
Yard waste runs through the second week of December. Priority Waste lists December 11, 2026 as the last pickup.
Bulk items
Furniture, mattresses, box springs, and refrigerators are picked up at no extra cost on your regular day. City pages differ on whether you must call first, so a courtesy call to Priority Waste (586-228-1200) is the safe bet.
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Novi for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Novi's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Is trash delayed in Novi for Christmas 2026?
Based on Novi's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
Is trash delayed in Novi for New Year's 2027?
Based on Novi's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.
Who picks up trash in Novi, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste (trucks and carts may still say GFL). Pickup runs Monday–Friday. Use the city's address lookup map.
Official sources
- cityofnovi.org: Trash collection
- cityofnovi.org: Frequently asked questions
- Priority Waste: Novi service page
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Novi before a holiday week.
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