Pontiac Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Pontiac'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 Pontiac
Priority Waste (trash, yard waste, and bulk; since July 2024).
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Pickup runs Monday–Friday by route. See Priority Waste's Pontiac route map.
Holiday delay rule
If your pickup day is on or after the holiday that week, it is one day late (Priority Waste's rule).
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Pontiac'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 Pontiac'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 Pontiac'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
No curbside recycling. Free drop-off recycling is available at the City Hall auxiliary lot.
Yard waste: when the season ends
The city lists a yard waste season of April 1 – November 30; Priority Waste lists November 27, 2026 as the last pickup.
Bulk items
Up to 2 bulk items per week on trash day. Wrap or bag mattresses. Set items out after 7 p.m. the night before.
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Pontiac for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Pontiac's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Is trash delayed in Pontiac for Christmas 2026?
Based on Pontiac's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
Is trash delayed in Pontiac for New Year's 2027?
Based on Pontiac's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.
Who picks up trash in Pontiac, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste (trash, yard waste, and bulk; since July 2024). Pickup runs Monday–Friday by route. See Priority Waste's Pontiac route map.
Official sources
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Pontiac before a holiday week.
Get a heads-up before holiday weeks
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