Washington Township Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Washington 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 Washington Township
Priority Waste.
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Pickup runs Monday–Friday by color zone. Find yours on the Priority Waste service map for Washington Township.
Holiday delay rule
If a weekday holiday falls on or before your pickup day that week, pickup moves to the next day. Weekend holidays cause no delay.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Washington 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 Washington Township's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027
Week of Dec 28–Jan 2
Based on holiday ruleBased on Washington Township's holiday rule, Friday pickups move 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
Recycling and compost are optional paid add-on services.
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 Thu Dec 10, 2026.
Pickup should resume around April 1, 2027.
Sources disagree: the township says December 10, Priority Waste says December 11.
Bulk items
Up to 2 bulk items per week on your regular day, no call needed. Remove appliance doors.
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Washington Township for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Washington Township's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Is trash delayed in Washington Township for Christmas 2026?
Based on Washington Township's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
Is trash delayed in Washington Township for New Year's 2027?
Based on Washington Township's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.
When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Washington Township?
The 2026 season started Mar 30, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Thu Dec 10, 2026. Pickup should resume around April 1, 2027.
Who picks up trash in Washington Township, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste. Pickup runs Monday–Friday by color zone. Find yours on the Priority Waste service map for Washington Township.
Official sources
- washingtontownship.org: Trash and recycling
- Priority Waste: Washington Township service page
- Priority Waste: Washington Township pickup map
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Washington Township before a holiday week.
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