Royal Oak Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Only Thursday and Friday are delayed (Thursday moves to Friday, Friday moves to Saturday). Monday–Wednesday are 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 Royal Oak

Priority Waste (city contract).

Hauler guide: Priority Waste

How to find your pickup day

Pickup runs Monday–Friday by area. See the city's Refuse Collection Day Map.

romi.gov: Refuse Collection Day Map (PDF)

Holiday delay rule

A weekday federal holiday delays the rest of that week by one day. Weekend holidays have no impact.

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Published schedule

Only Thursday and Friday are delayed (Thursday moves to Friday, Friday moves to Saturday). Monday–Wednesday are normal.

All towns for Thanksgiving 2026

Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Based on holiday rule

Based on Royal Oak's 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 Royal Oak's holiday rule, Friday pickups move 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

Weekly, on the same day as trash.

Yard waste: when the season ends

The last pickup is the third Friday in December: Friday, Dec 18, 2026. Collection resumes April 5, 2027.

Bulk items

Put household furniture out by 7 a.m. on your regular day, whole or in bundles under 4 feet and 40 lb. Wrap mattresses and box springs in plastic. No business furniture.

Good to know

The city also runs a separate fall curbside leaf program.

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Royal Oak for Thanksgiving 2026?

Only Thursday and Friday are delayed (Thursday moves to Friday, Friday moves to Saturday). Monday–Wednesday are normal.

Is trash delayed in Royal Oak for Christmas 2026?

Based on Royal Oak's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.

Is trash delayed in Royal Oak for New Year's 2027?

Based on Royal Oak's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.

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

Priority Waste (city contract). Pickup runs Monday–Friday by area. See the city's Refuse Collection Day Map.

Official sources

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