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River Rouge Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on River Rouge's holiday rule, pickups Tuesday and Wednesday stay on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28. Christmas and New Year's weeks: Tue–Thu normal; Friday to Saturday.

Last checked Oct 14, 2026 · Wayne County, Michigan

Who picks up trash in River Rouge

Priority Waste.

Hauler guide: Priority Waste

How to find your pickup day

Look up your street on the city's Garbage Pick Up Schedule on the River Rouge Public Works page; routes run Tuesday–Friday.

Holiday delay rule

Priority observes New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. If your day falls on or after the holiday that week, pickup slides one day later.

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Based on holiday rule

Based on River Rouge's holiday rule, pickups Tuesday and Wednesday stay on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28.

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Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Based on holiday rule

Based on River Rouge's holiday rule, pickups Tuesday–Thursday stay on schedule, and Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.

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New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027

Week of Dec 28–Jan 2

Based on holiday rule

Based on River Rouge's holiday rule, pickups Tuesday–Thursday stay on schedule, and Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Jan 2.

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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 collected curbside by Priority. Paper, flattened cardboard, cans, and plastic bottles, jugs and tubs are OK; no plastic bags, foam, cups or greasy pizza boxes.

Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends

Priority Waste lists no compost service for River Rouge, but the city DPW says grass bags are picked up Monday afternoons.

Call the DPW at 313-842-6482 to confirm yard waste service for 2027.

Sources conflict.

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Bulk items

Call the DPW at 313-842-6482 and leave your address before putting bulk items at the curb. Freon items cost $45.

Good to know

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in River Rouge for Thanksgiving 2026?

Based on River Rouge's holiday rule, pickups Tuesday and Wednesday stay on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28.

Is trash delayed in River Rouge for Christmas 2026?

Based on River Rouge's holiday rule, pickups Tuesday–Thursday stay on schedule, and Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.

Is trash delayed in River Rouge for New Year's 2027?

Based on River Rouge's holiday rule, pickups Tuesday–Thursday stay on schedule, and Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Jan 2.

When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in River Rouge?

Priority Waste lists no compost service for River Rouge, but the city DPW says grass bags are picked up Monday afternoons. Call the DPW at 313-842-6482 to confirm yard waste service for 2027.

Who picks up trash in River Rouge, and how do I find my pickup day?

Priority Waste. Look up your street on the city's Garbage Pick Up Schedule on the River Rouge Public Works page; routes run Tuesday–Friday.

Official sources

Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with River Rouge before a holiday week.

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