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Romulus Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Romulus' 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 · Wayne County, Michigan

Who picks up trash in Romulus

WM.

Hauler guide: WM

How to find your pickup day

Pickup runs Monday–Friday. Use WM's address lookup or the city's Waste Collection Map (PDF).

Holiday delay rule

If a weekday holiday falls on or before your pickup day, pickup is one day late (Friday moves to Saturday).

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Based on holiday rule

Based on Romulus' holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.

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Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Based on holiday rule

Based on Romulus' holiday rule, Friday pickups move 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 Romulus' holiday rule, Friday pickups move 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

On the same day as trash, in the yellow-lid cart.

Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends

Yard waste pickup started the week of April 13, 2026 and ends the second full week of December (week of December 14, 2026).

Pickup resumes the second full week of April 2027.

Compost season dates for every town

Bulk items

Up to 3 bulk items a week on your regular day. Wrap mattresses and upholstered furniture in plastic. Freon appliances must be drained and tagged.

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Romulus for Thanksgiving 2026?

Based on Romulus' holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.

Is trash delayed in Romulus for Christmas 2026?

Based on Romulus' holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.

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

Based on Romulus' holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.

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

Yard waste pickup started the week of April 13, 2026 and ends the second full week of December (week of December 14, 2026). Pickup resumes the second full week of April 2027.

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

WM. Pickup runs Monday–Friday. Use WM's address lookup or the city's Waste Collection Map (PDF).

Official sources

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

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