Detroit 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 Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days and remove same day.
- 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: Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Collection must be scheduled before your regular collection day or placed on your designated bi-weekly bulk collection route. Items must be placed at the curb. | Up to 5 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Place yard waste in paper lawn bags or 32-gallon containers labeled for yard waste. Bags and containers must not exceed 50 pounds maximum. |
Trash container requirements
- Place household trash inside the official 96-gallon cart provided by the service contractor
- Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days and remove same day
- Ensure cart lid is fully closed to prevent litter and animal access
- Keep 3 feet of clearance around the container away from vehicles, poles, and other obstacles
Detroit recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Paper (newspaper, junk mail, flattened cardboard and box board, magazines, mixed paper)
- Metal (empty cans and aerosol cans, aluminum, tin)
- Plastic (clean bottles and jugs with necks narrower than bases)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags or film wrap
- Plastic cups, utensils, and food storage bags
- Styrofoam and takeout containers
- Food waste and soiled pizza boxes
- Pyrex, ceramics, and bubble wrap packing materials
Detroit bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Collection must be scheduled before your regular collection day or placed on your designated bi-weekly bulk collection route. Items must be placed at the curb. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 5 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 313-224-3901 |
Detroit 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: Detroit, 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
City of Detroit Department of Public Works · contractor
Phone: 313-224-3901
2 Woodward Ave, Suite 611Detroit, MI 48226
These collection rules cover Zone City of Detroit Curbside Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Detroit, MI?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days and remove same day.. These rules apply to Zone City of Detroit Curbside Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Detroit?
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. These rules apply to Zone City of Detroit Curbside Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Detroit?
Collection must be scheduled before your regular collection day or placed on your designated bi-weekly bulk collection route. Items must be placed at the curb. The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 313-224-3901 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Detroit Curbside Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Detroit?
The listed accepted materials are Paper (newspaper, junk mail, flattened cardboard and box board, magazines, mixed paper), Metal (empty cans and aerosol cans, aluminum, tin), Plastic (clean bottles and jugs with necks narrower than bases). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags or film wrap, Plastic cups, utensils, and food storage bags, Styrofoam and takeout containers, Food waste and soiled pizza boxes, Pyrex, ceramics, and bubble wrap packing materials. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Detroit Curbside Service Area.