Utica Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Utica's holiday rule, Thursday pickup moves to Friday, Nov 27. The city did the same in past years. Christmas and New Year's weeks: No delay.
Last checked Oct 14, 2026 · Macomb County, Michigan
Who picks up trash in Utica
Priority Waste.
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Trash, recycling and yard waste are picked up every Thursday citywide.
Holiday delay rule
If your pickup day is on or after a weekday holiday that week, it is one day late (Friday moves to Saturday). Weekend holidays cause no delay.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Utica's holiday rule, Thursday pickup moves to Friday, Nov 27. The city did the same in past years.
Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026
Week of Dec 21–26
Based on holiday ruleBased on Utica's holiday rule, no delay. Thursday pickup on Dec 24 comes before Christmas.
New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027
Week of Dec 28–Jan 2
Based on holiday ruleBased on Utica's holiday rule, no delay. Thursday pickup on Dec 31 comes before New Year's Day.
“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 Thursday, the same day as trash, by Priority Waste; have it at the curb by 6 a.m. or the night before. Plastic bottles and containers, cans, paper, flattened cardboard, cartons and glass bottles are accepted; no plastic bags, film, foam or food waste.
Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends
The 2026 season started Apr 2, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Thu Dec 10, 2026.
Pickup should resume in early April 2027.
Bulk items
1 to 3 bulk items on your regular day, no call needed. Remove appliance doors.
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Utica for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Utica's holiday rule, Thursday pickup moves to Friday, Nov 27. The city did the same in past years.
Is trash delayed in Utica for Christmas 2026?
Based on Utica's holiday rule, no delay. Thursday pickup on Dec 24 comes before Christmas.
Is trash delayed in Utica for New Year's 2027?
Based on Utica's holiday rule, no delay. Thursday pickup on Dec 31 comes before New Year's Day.
When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Utica?
The 2026 season started Apr 2, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Thu Dec 10, 2026. Pickup should resume in early April 2027.
Who picks up trash in Utica, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste. Trash, recycling and yard waste are picked up every Thursday citywide.
Official sources
- cityofutica.org: 2026CityOfUtica (PDF)
- Priority Waste: Utica service page
- Priority Waste: Utica pickup map
- cityofutica.org: News detail T5 R76
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Utica before a holiday week.
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