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Trenton Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Monday–Wednesday pickups are on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28. 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 Trenton

City of Trenton DPW.

How to find your pickup day

Trenton's DPW collects trash on your neighborhood's weekday; check trentonmi.org or call the DPW at 734-675-8470.

Holiday delay rule

Trenton publishes its schedule yearly. Memorial Day and Labor Day push every route back a day; Thanksgiving pushes Thursday and Friday back a day; Christmas and New Year's (Fridays this season) push only Friday to Saturday.

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Published schedule

Monday–Wednesday pickups are on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28.

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Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Published schedule

Monday–Thursday pickups are on schedule. Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.

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New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027

Week of Dec 28–Jan 2

Published schedule

Monday–Thursday pickups are on schedule. Friday pickup moves 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

Recycling is picked up every other week on your trash day, with the whole city on the same weeks. Thanksgiving week, Christmas week and the week of Dec 28 are all recycling weeks.

Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends

The 2026 season started Mar 30, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Fri Dec 11, 2026.

Yard waste carts should return in late March or early April 2027.

Leaf collection runs separately from mid-October to mid-December.

Compost season dates for every town

Bulk items

Items too big for your cart need a special pickup: call 734-675-5496 and leave a message ($35 per truckload, extra for mattresses and Freon items).

Good to know

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Trenton for Thanksgiving 2026?

Monday–Wednesday pickups are on schedule. Thursday moves to Friday, Nov 27, and Friday moves to Saturday, Nov 28.

Is trash delayed in Trenton for Christmas 2026?

Monday–Thursday pickups are on schedule. Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Dec 26.

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

Monday–Thursday pickups are on schedule. Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Jan 2.

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

The 2026 season started Mar 30, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Fri Dec 11, 2026. Yard waste carts should return in late March or early April 2027.

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

City of Trenton DPW. Trenton's DPW collects trash on your neighborhood's weekday; check trentonmi.org or call the DPW at 734-675-8470.

Official sources

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

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