Clawson Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- WednesdaySet carts out by 7:00 a.m.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- WednesdaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Wednesday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: by 7:00 a.m. |
| Recycling | Wednesday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Weekly on your regular trash day (Wednesday) | Up to 2 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Wednesday | Seasonal: 2026-04-08 to 2026-12-16. Brown yard waste bags or labeled 35-gallon cans under 50 lbs; branches in 4-foot bundles. |
Trash container requirements
- Rubbish containers no larger than 35 gallons with weight limit 60 lbs; bags up to 40 lbs.
Clawson recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Wednesday.
Accepted items
- Newspaper
- Cardboard
- Metal cans
- Glass bottles
- Plastic containers #1-7
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags
- Styrofoam
- Food waste
- Tanglers or hoses
Clawson bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Weekly on your regular trash day (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 2 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | A separate dispatch number is not verified. |
For routing and booking questions: (248) 288-3222
Clawson 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, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Clawson, 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 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| 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
Tringali Sanitation · contractor
Phone: (248) 288-3222
425 N. Main StClawson, MI 48017
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Clawson, MI?
Listed trash collection days are Wednesday. Set containers out by 7:00 a.m..
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Clawson?
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, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Clawson?
Weekly on your regular trash day (Wednesday) The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at (248) 288-3222 to confirm eligibility and arrange service.
What items are accepted for recycling in Clawson?
The listed accepted materials are Newspaper, Cardboard, Metal cans, Glass bottles, Plastic containers #1-7. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, Styrofoam, Food waste, Tanglers or hoses. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office.