Grand Rapids Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Cart shall be at the curb with arrows on the lid facing the street by 7:00 am the day of service to guarantee collection. Carts must be at least three feet from any obstruction, including other carts.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Cart shall be at the curb with arrows on the lid facing the street by 7:00 am the day of service to guarantee collection. Carts must be at least three feet from any obstruction, including other carts. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | City bulk sticker can be purchased for $40 for bulky items, or scheduled online without a sticker. Place the bulky item at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the following business day. Items are collected within one week. | Up to 2 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Curbside yard waste runs from the first full week in April through the second Friday in December on your regular waste collection day. Use a 96-gallon cart with a yellow Yard Waste Tag ($6.50), city-approved paper yard waste bags, or bundles tagged with green bulk tags. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued Pay-As-You-Throw rolling trash cart
- Set out at the curb by 7:00 AM on scheduled collection day
- Place cart with arrows on the lid pointing toward the street
- Keep at least 3 feet of clear space around the cart from parked cars and other carts
- In winter, shovel a clear spot at the curb; do not place carts in the roadway or on sidewalks
- Maintain a positive account balance so automated tipping can occur
Grand Rapids recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Corrugated cardboard and clean paperboard boxes
- Clean office paper, newspapers, inserts, and magazines
- Metal food and beverage cans (rinsed clean)
- Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars (clean with lids on)
- Glass bottles and food jars (clean and rinsed)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, wrap, and film packaging
- Styrofoam cups, plates, and takeout cartons
- Food scraps, liquids, and soiled paper products
- Electronics, batteries, and yard trimmings
- Textiles, clothing, and ceramic items
Grand Rapids bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | City bulk sticker can be purchased for $40 for bulky items, or scheduled online without a sticker. Place the bulky item at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the following business day. Items are collected within one week. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 2 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 616-456-3000 |
Grand Rapids holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Grand Rapids, MI
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Grand Rapids Public Works Department Materials Management Division · municipal dpw
Phone: 616-456-3000
300 Monroe Avenue NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
These collection rules cover Zone Grand Rapids Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Grand Rapids, MI?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Cart shall be at the curb with arrows on the lid facing the street by 7:00 am the day of service to guarantee collection. Carts must be at least three feet from any obstruction, including other carts.. These rules apply to Zone Grand Rapids Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Grand Rapids?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Grand Rapids Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Grand Rapids?
City bulk sticker can be purchased for $40 for bulky items, or scheduled online without a sticker. Place the bulky item at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the following business day. Items are collected within one week. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 616-456-3000 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Grand Rapids Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Grand Rapids?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated cardboard and clean paperboard boxes, Clean office paper, newspapers, inserts, and magazines, Metal food and beverage cans (rinsed clean), Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars (clean with lids on), Glass bottles and food jars (clean and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, wrap, and film packaging, Styrofoam cups, plates, and takeout cartons, Food scraps, liquids, and soiled paper products, Electronics, batteries, and yard trimmings, Textiles, clothing, and ceramic items. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Grand Rapids Curbside Collection Routes.