Shelby Township Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Shelby Township's 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 · Macomb County, Michigan
Who picks up trash in Shelby Township
Priority Waste (contract renewed in 2025).
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Use the township's address lookup tool or its waste collection map to find your day.
Holiday delay rule
There is no pickup on the holiday itself. That day and the rest of the week run one day late.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Shelby Township's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026
Week of Dec 21–26
Based on holiday ruleBased on Shelby Township's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26. The township has confirmed a one-day delay that week.
New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027
Week of Dec 28–Jan 2
Based on holiday ruleBased on Shelby Township's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2. The township has confirmed a one-day delay that week.
“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.
Yard waste: when the season ends
Yard waste runs March 30 – December 11, 2026.
Bulk items
Up to 5 bulk items per week at the curb by 7 a.m. on your regular day, no call needed. A couch counts as one item; so does a mattress with its box spring, or up to 20 rolls of carpet.
Good to know
- Christmas trees are collected starting Dec 26 for three weeks.
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Shelby Township for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Shelby Township's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Is trash delayed in Shelby Township for Christmas 2026?
Based on Shelby Township's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26. The township has confirmed a one-day delay that week.
Is trash delayed in Shelby Township for New Year's 2027?
Based on Shelby Township's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2. The township has confirmed a one-day delay that week.
Who picks up trash in Shelby Township, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste (contract renewed in 2025). Use the township's address lookup tool or its waste collection map to find your day.
Official sources
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Shelby Township before a holiday week.
Get a heads-up before holiday weeks
One short email before each holiday that shifts trash pickup for Shelby Township. No spam; unsubscribe anytime.