Clawson Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Wednesday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Clawson recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Wednesday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Newspaper
- Cardboard
- Metal cans
- Glass bottles
- Plastic containers #1-7
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags
- Styrofoam
- Food waste
- Tanglers or hoses
Can you recycle these items in Clawson?
Can you recycle cardboard in Clawson?
AcceptedFlatten boxes; place loose in cart.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Clawson?
Accepted with conditionsClean cardboard only; throw away greasy or food-soiled sections.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Clawson?
AcceptedRinse bottles, jugs, and jars.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Clawson?
AcceptedRinse milk jugs and detergent containers.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Clawson?
AcceptedRinse plastic containers.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Clawson?
AcceptedRinse plastic bottles and tubs.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Clawson?
AcceptedRinse yogurt cups and food containers.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Clawson?
AcceptedRigid plastic only; no styrofoam.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Clawson?
AcceptedRinse other rigid plastics.
Can you recycle glass in Clawson?
AcceptedBottles and jars of all colors; rinse before placing in cart.
Can you recycle aluminum in Clawson?
AcceptedEmpty metal and aerosol cans.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Clawson?
Accepted with conditionsPlace shredded paper in a clear paper bag or bring to SOCRRA drop-off.
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.