Wixom Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on Wixom's holiday rule, pickup stays on Wednesday, Nov 25, since Thanksgiving falls after your service day. Christmas and New Year's weeks: No change – Wednesday pickup as usual.
Last checked Oct 14, 2026 · Oakland County, Michigan
Who picks up trash in Wixom
Priority Waste.
Hauler guide: Priority Waste
How to find your pickup day
Trash, recycling and yard waste are picked up citywide every Wednesday. Have items at the curb by 7 am.
Holiday delay rule
Pickup is delayed one day only when a holiday falls on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of that week.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on Wixom's holiday rule, pickup stays on Wednesday, Nov 25, since Thanksgiving falls after your service day.
Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026
Week of Dec 21–26
Published schedulePickup stays on Wednesday, Dec 23, since Christmas falls on Friday.
New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027
Week of Dec 28–Jan 2
Published schedulePickup stays on Wednesday, Dec 30, since New Year's Day falls on Friday.
“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 on Wednesday with your trash and follows RRRASOC recycling guidelines.
Compost and yard waste: when pickup starts and ends
The 2026 season started Apr 8, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 14; the season ends Wed Dec 16, 2026.
Pickup should resume in early April 2027.
City's yard waste page says Dec 16; Priority lists Dec 11. Winter yard waste can go to Spurt Industries.
Bulk items
Priority picks up bulk items weekly on your regular day with no item limit.
Good to know
- Bins up to 35 gallons and under 50 lb
- Christmas trees picked up Dec 26 through mid-January
- Winter yard waste can go to Spurt Industries
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in Wixom for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on Wixom's holiday rule, pickup stays on Wednesday, Nov 25, since Thanksgiving falls after your service day.
Is trash delayed in Wixom for Christmas 2026?
Pickup stays on Wednesday, Dec 23, since Christmas falls on Friday.
Is trash delayed in Wixom for New Year's 2027?
Pickup stays on Wednesday, Dec 30, since New Year's Day falls on Friday.
When does compost and yard waste pickup start and end in Wixom?
The 2026 season started Apr 8, 2026. The last pickup is the week of Dec 14; the season ends Wed Dec 16, 2026. Pickup should resume in early April 2027.
Who picks up trash in Wixom, and how do I find my pickup day?
Priority Waste. Trash, recycling and yard waste are picked up citywide every Wednesday. Have items at the curb by 7 am.
Official sources
- wixomgov.org: Trash recycling
- wixomgov.org: Leaf collection
- wixomgov.org: Faqs
- Priority Waste: Wixom service page
- rrrasoc.org: Collection
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with Wixom before a holiday week.
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