Sterling Heights Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Who picks up trash in Sterling Heights

Priority Waste (10-year city contract; service since May 2024).

Hauler guide: Priority Waste

How to find your pickup day

Pickup runs Monday–Friday by area. Find your day on the city's Refuse Collection Map.

• sterlingheights.gov: document (PDF)

Holiday delay rule

If your pickup day falls on or after a weekday holiday, it is one day late that week (Priority Waste's rule). The city also posts the exact delays for each holiday.

Upcoming holiday weeks

“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

Curbside compost runs March 30 – December 11, 2026.

Bulk items

Bulk items are picked up weekly, up to 5 items.

Good to know

• During the Dec 28 – Jan 2 holiday week, extra bagged trash next to your cart is accepted (trash only).
• Christmas trees are collected curbside Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027.

Official sources

• sterlingheights.gov: Refuse Collection
• Priority Waste: Sterling Heights service page
• sterlingheights.gov: Yard Waste Collection

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

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