Oak Park Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): 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 Oak Park
Priority Waste (through SOCRRA).
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
The city is divided into five sections, one per weekday. Check the city's trash collection map.
Holiday delay rule
Pickup is one day late after a weekday holiday. At Thanksgiving, only Thursday and Friday are delayed.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Published scheduleThursday 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 Oak Park'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 Oak Park'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
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 Dec 14; the season ends Fri Dec 18, 2026.
Pickup should resume in early April 2027.
Bulk items
Up to 3 large items on your regular day. Remove refrigerator doors and wrap mattresses in plastic.
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Oak Park for Thanksgiving 2026?
Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Is trash delayed in Oak Park for Christmas 2026?
Based on Oak Park's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
Is trash delayed in Oak Park for New Year's 2027?
Based on Oak Park's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.
When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Oak Park?
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 Oak Park, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste (through SOCRRA). The city is divided into five sections, one per weekday. Check the city's trash collection map.
Official sources
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Oak Park before a holiday week.
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