Rochester Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Rochester's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Wednesday stay on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28. 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 Rochester

Priority Waste.

Hauler guide: Priority Waste

How to find your pickup day

Rochester doesn't post an online lookup. Call City Hall at (248) 733-3700 or Priority Waste at (586) 228-1200 to confirm your day.

rochestermi.org: Garbage Recycling

Holiday delay rule

If your pickup day falls on or after a holiday that week, it moves back one day. Pickups before the holiday stay on schedule.

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Based on holiday rule

Based on Rochester's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Wednesday stay on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28.

All towns for Thanksgiving 2026

Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Published schedule

Pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule. Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.

All towns for Christmas 2026

New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027

Week of Dec 28–Jan 2

Published schedule

Pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule. Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Jan 2.

All towns for New Year's 2027

“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 mandatory in Rochester and goes in the city-provided recycling container. Call Priority Waste at (586) 228-1200 if you need one.

Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends

The 2026 season started Apr 6, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Nov 30; the season ends Fri Dec 4, 2026.

Pickup should resume in early April 2027.

City says yard waste runs the first week of April through the first week of December.

Compost season dates for every town

Bulk items

Priority takes one large item per week on your regular day. Appliances with Freon need a Freon-removal sticker; tires, concrete and building debris aren't accepted.

Good to know

Have everything at the curb by 7 am
Yard waste ends the first week of December
DPW chips brush year-round

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Rochester for Thanksgiving 2026?

Based on Rochester's holiday rule, pickups Monday–Wednesday stay on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28.

Is trash delayed in Rochester for Christmas 2026?

Pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule. Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.

Is trash delayed in Rochester for New Year's 2027?

Pickups Monday–Thursday stay on schedule. Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Jan 2.

When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Rochester?

The 2026 season started Apr 6, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Nov 30; the season ends Fri Dec 4, 2026. Pickup should resume in early April 2027.

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

Priority Waste. Rochester doesn't post an online lookup. Call City Hall at (248) 733-3700 or Priority Waste at (586) 228-1200 to confirm your day.

Official sources

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