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Wayne Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)

Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Wayne'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 · Wayne County, Michigan

Heads up: Wayne switched to Priority Waste and a new pickup map on July 6, 2026, when curbside recycling began. Priority says pickups on or after a holiday that week run one day late; the city's own pages say only the holiday's pickup moves. If a holiday week looks off, call Priority at 586-228-1200.

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Who picks up trash in Wayne

Priority Waste.

Hauler guide: Priority Waste

How to find your pickup day

Pickup runs Monday–Friday by area. Check the city's refuse collection schedule map.

Holiday delay rule

When a holiday falls on a weekday, pickups on or after the holiday that week run one day late (Priority Waste's rule). Weekend holidays cause no change.

Upcoming holiday weeks

Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026

Week of Nov 23–28

Based on holiday rule

Based on Wayne's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.

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Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026

Week of Dec 21–26

Based on holiday rule

Based on Wayne's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.

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New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027

Week of Dec 28–Jan 2

Based on holiday rule

Based on Wayne's holiday rule, Friday pickups move 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

Curbside recycling started July 6, 2026, with 96-gallon carts from Priority Waste. Check the city's 2026 recycling calendar for your recycling week.

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.

Pickup should resume in spring 2027.

The city's contract runs yard waste through the week of Dec 15 (Dec 14–18); Priority Waste lists Dec 11.

Pumpkins after Halloween: Likely yes, based on Wayne's yard waste rules. Wayne's yard waste list includes garden fruits and vegetables, but doesn't name pumpkins. How: With weekly yard waste in a paper bag or can, no plastic bags, through the end of the yard waste season. Pumpkin disposal rules for every town

Compost season dates for every town

Fall leaf pickup (2026)

Bagged with yard waste

Wayne has no separate loose-leaf pickup. Put leaves out with weekly yard waste in paper bags or cans (no plastic bags) through the end of the season.

Sources for leaf pickup

Leaf pickup dates for every town

Christmas tree pickup (2026–27)

Standing rule · recheck in December

Wayne picks up Christmas trees with regular trash through mid-January.

Collected as: Regular trash.

This is a standing city rule; no 2026–27 dates have been posted.

Sources for tree pickup

Christmas tree pickup for every town

Bulk items

Bulk pickup must be scheduled with Priority Waste (586-228-1200) at least 3 business days ahead, by 3 pm. Limit 3 items or 8 bags. Set items out on a non-recycling day and remove refrigerator doors.

Bulk pickup rules for every town

Quick answers

Is trash delayed in Wayne for Thanksgiving 2026?

Based on Wayne's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.

Is trash delayed in Wayne for Christmas 2026?

Based on Wayne's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.

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

Based on Wayne's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.

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

The 2026 season started Mar 30, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 7; the season ends Fri Dec 11, 2026. Pickup should resume in spring 2027.

Is there fall leaf pickup in Wayne in 2026?

Wayne has no separate loose-leaf pickup. Put leaves out with weekly yard waste in paper bags or cans (no plastic bags) through the end of the season.

When is Christmas tree pickup in Wayne for 2026–27?

Wayne picks up Christmas trees with regular trash through mid-January. Remove all decorations. Don't leave the tree in a plastic bag. This is the current published rule; Wayne hasn't posted 2026–27 dates yet, so recheck in December.

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

Priority Waste. Pickup runs Monday–Friday by area. Check the city's refuse collection schedule map.

Official sources

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

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