Westland Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Westland'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
Who picks up trash in Westland
Priority Waste.
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Pickup runs Monday–Friday by area. Use the city's sanitation route map or Trash/Recycling Schedule (PDF). Recycling follows a Week A / Week B calendar.
Holiday delay rule
If your pickup day falls on or after a holiday in that week, it is one day late. Weekend holidays have no impact.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Westland'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 Westland'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 Westland'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
Every other week (Week A / Week B), on your regular trash day.
Yard waste: when the season ends
Curbside compost runs April 6 – December 18, 2026.
Bulk items
Bulk pickup is every other week, on your recycling day: up to 2 bulk items or 8 extra bags per pickup. Wrap mattresses in plastic.
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Westland for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Westland's holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Is trash delayed in Westland for Christmas 2026?
Based on Westland's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
Is trash delayed in Westland for New Year's 2027?
Based on Westland's holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.
Who picks up trash in Westland, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste. Pickup runs Monday–Friday by area. Use the city's sanitation route map or Trash/Recycling Schedule (PDF). Recycling follows a Week A / Week B calendar.
Official sources
- cityofwestland.com: Household Trash Bulk Pickup
- cityofwestland.com: Curbside Recycling
- cityofwestland.com: Composting
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Westland before a holiday week.
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