Rochester Hills Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Rochester Hills' holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal. Christmas and New Year's weeks: Likely no delay (not confirmed).
Last checked Oct 14, 2026 · Oakland County, Michigan
Who picks up trash in Rochester Hills
Priority Waste (city contract; Priority bills residents quarterly).
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Pickup runs Monday–Thursday. Find your day on the city's service-day map.
Holiday delay rule
A weekday holiday pushes pickup back one day for the rest of the week, and the regular schedule resumes the next week. Weekend holidays have no effect.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Rochester Hills' holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026
Week of Dec 21–26
Based on holiday ruleBased on Rochester Hills' holiday rule, there should be no delay: Christmas falls on a Friday, after all of Rochester Hills' Monday–Thursday pickup days. The city hasn't confirmed this.
New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027
Week of Dec 28–Jan 2
Based on holiday ruleBased on Rochester Hills' holiday rule, there should be no delay: New Year's Day falls on a Friday, after all of Rochester Hills' Monday–Thursday pickup days. The city hasn't confirmed this.
“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 (65-gallon cart).
Yard waste: when the season ends
The city says yard waste ends the week of December 14, 2026 (the second full week of December). Priority Waste lists December 11, so have it out by then to be safe.
Bulk items
Larger items are picked up weekly on your regular day.
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Rochester Hills for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Rochester Hills' holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Is trash delayed in Rochester Hills for Christmas 2026?
Based on Rochester Hills' holiday rule, there should be no delay: Christmas falls on a Friday, after all of Rochester Hills' Monday–Thursday pickup days. The city hasn't confirmed this.
Is trash delayed in Rochester Hills for New Year's 2027?
Based on Rochester Hills' holiday rule, there should be no delay: New Year's Day falls on a Friday, after all of Rochester Hills' Monday–Thursday pickup days. The city hasn't confirmed this.
Who picks up trash in Rochester Hills, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste (city contract; Priority bills residents quarterly). Pickup runs Monday–Thursday. Find your day on the city's service-day map.
Official sources
- rochesterhills.org: Trash pick up
- rochesterhills.org: Recycling
- Priority Waste: Rochester Hills service page
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Rochester Hills before a holiday week.
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