Southfield Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Southfield's holiday rule, Thursday pickups (9–10 Mile) move to Friday and Friday pickups (8–9 Mile) 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 · Oakland County, Michigan
Who picks up trash in Southfield
Priority Waste (took over from GFL in July 2024; some city pages still say GFL).
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Pickup days follow Mile Road zones: Monday 12–13 Mile; Tuesday 11–12 Mile (plus the north half of Section 13); Wednesday 10–11 Mile (plus the south half of Section 13); Thursday 9–10 Mile; Friday 8–9 Mile. See the city's trash map (PDF).
Holiday delay rule
If your pickup day is on or after the holiday that week, it is one day late (Priority Waste's rule). The city says delays apply for major holidays only.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Southfield's holiday rule, Thursday pickups (9–10 Mile) move to Friday and Friday pickups (8–9 Mile) move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026
Week of Dec 21–26
Based on holiday ruleBased on Southfield's holiday rule, the Friday zone (8–9 Mile) moves to Saturday, Dec 26.
New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027
Week of Dec 28–Jan 2
Based on holiday ruleBased on Southfield's holiday rule, the Friday zone (8–9 Mile) moves to Saturday, Jan 2.
“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 (bin or free 64-gallon cart).
Yard waste: when the season ends
Yard waste is collected through December 11, 2026.
Bulk items
City pages differ: one says 2 furniture pieces per week, another says 1 bulk item per month; Priority Waste says 2 items per week. Remove appliance doors. Move-out cleanouts are paid special pickups through DPW (248-796-4860).
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Southfield for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Southfield's holiday rule, Thursday pickups (9–10 Mile) move to Friday and Friday pickups (8–9 Mile) move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Is trash delayed in Southfield for Christmas 2026?
Based on Southfield's holiday rule, the Friday zone (8–9 Mile) moves to Saturday, Dec 26.
Is trash delayed in Southfield for New Year's 2027?
Based on Southfield's holiday rule, the Friday zone (8–9 Mile) moves to Saturday, Jan 2.
Who picks up trash in Southfield, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste (took over from GFL in July 2024; some city pages still say GFL). Pickup days follow Mile Road zones: Monday 12–13 Mile; Tuesday 11–12 Mile (plus the north half of Section 13); Wednesday 10–11 Mile (plus the south half of Section 13); Thursday 9–10 Mile; Friday 8–9 Mile. See the city's trash map (PDF).
Official sources
- cityofsouthfield.com: Pickup
- cityofsouthfield.com: Faq
- cityofsouthfield.com: Public works
- Priority Waste: Southfield service page
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Southfield before a holiday week.
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