Dearborn, MI trash pickup schedule
Dearborn trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: Priority Waste City of Dearborn Department of Public Works contracts Priority Waste (since July 1, 2024) for trash, recycling, yard waste and bulk pickup on weekdays; the City itself runs loose-leaf collection and the DPW Yard drop-off.1 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly (same day as trash), yard waste weekly, on trash day (during season)58 |
| Set out | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Your pickup day | Zone map: dearborn.gov19 |
| Holiday | Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. City offices closed; trash on normal schedule.10 |
Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Dearborn holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | When a collection holiday falls on a weekday, trash, recycling and yard waste collection is delayed one day for the rest of that week (the Friday district is collected Saturday). Collection holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Other City-office holidays (MLK Day, Veterans Day, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) are on a normal schedule.2510 |
|---|---|
| Official notice | dearborn.gov11 |
| Calendar url | calameo.com5 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday holiday: Thursday district collected Fri Jan 2, Friday district Sat Jan 3.10 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | No change | City offices closed; trash on normal schedule.10 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Trash, recycling, Public Service Days and yard waste delayed one day for the week; Monday district collected Tuesday May 26; regular schedule resumed June 1.3 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | No change | Holiday on Saturday (city buildings closed Fri July 3): regular collection Fri July 3 and the week of July 6.4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | Monday district collected Tue Sep 8 ... Friday district Sat Sep 12.10 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No change | City offices closed; trash on normal schedule.10 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday district collected Fri Nov 27, Friday district Sat Nov 28. Mon-Wed unchanged.10 |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | No change | City offices closed Thu Dec 24; trash on normal schedule.10 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday holiday: Friday district collected Sat Dec 26.10 |
| New Year's Eve | Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | No change | Trash on normal schedule Thu Dec 31.10 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Delayed one day | Friday holiday: Friday district collected Sat Jan 2, 2027 (from the 2026 calendar's December page; no separate 2027 calendar yet).10 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Dearborn
| How it works | Set collection days1 |
|---|---|
| How to request | No booking for standard household bulk items (set out with trash weekly). Excess quantities, large/heavy items, brush bundles, carpet and some appliances need a fee-based Special Pick-Up: call 313-943-2150.18 |
| Limits | 5 bulk items per week, max 20 per year; carpet and padding 10 rolls per week, max 30 rolls per year2 |
| Fees | Standard household bulk set out weekly with trash: no fee stated; Special Pick-Up (excess trash, large/heavy items, brush bundles, carpet, some appliances): City service fee, Priority Waste states a $100 minimum for excessive pick-ups; free alternative: DPW Yard drop-off third Saturday12 |
| Not accepted |
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Recycling in Dearborn
| Pickup | weekly (same day as trash)8 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream1 |
| Glass | accepted in cart1 |
| Plastics | plastic jugs/bottles and household plastic (hauler: bottles, jugs, storage containers, tubs); no plastic bags/film, cups or Styrofoam12 |
Accepted
Not accepted
- Styrofoam of any kind (goes in gray trash cart)1
- Plastic bags of any kind (goes in gray trash cart)1
- Regular trash in the green cart can result in a violation and ticket1
- Plastic bags or film, plastic cups, Styrofoam, food waste, storage bags, soiled pizza boxes, Pyrex or ceramic, bubble wrap, plastic silverware, metal or plastic hangers2
- Trash, dirty pizza boxes, food waste, construction debris (City flyer)8
Programs
- Spring and Fall Shred Days at the DPW Yard, 2951 Greenfield Rd, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (2026: May 9 and Sept. 19)1
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes1 |
|---|---|
| Season | March 9 - mid-December 2026; City 2026 calendar lists the last yard waste collection the week of Dec 14-18 (by trash district: Mon Dec 14 ... Fri Dec 18). Priority Waste's page says 03/09/2026 - 12/11/2026.2510 |
| How often | weekly, on trash day (during season)5 |
| Rules | Paper yard waste bags or 20-32 gallon reusable containers with a free City yard waste sticker, placed on the easement (never in the street) on trash day; stickers at the Administrative Center, all library branches, or 313-943-215018 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Leaf collection | City loose-leaf street collection Oct. 26 - Dec. 4, 2026 per the Leaf Collection page (the 2026 City calendar shows it ending Dec. 7-11 by trash district); crews work neighborhood by neighborhood in a set order, at least twice; rake or bag leaves into the street (at least 1 inch from the curb, away from storm drains) when signs are posted; no street parking 7 a.m.-4 p.m. while signs are up; leaves in 20-32 gal containers need a free yard waste sticker. Leaf hotline 313-943-2444.610 |
| Cleanup events |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Dearborn DPW Yard (third Saturday drop-off)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 2951 Greenfield Rd, Dearborn, MI · Map1 |
| Hours | Third Saturday of each month, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.1 |
| Fees | free1 |
| Who can use it | Dearborn residents1 |
| Accepts | household refuse, old appliances, couches, mattresses, furniture, extra household garbage; no hazardous/construction materials, fuel, ammunition1 |
Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste collections and HHW voucher program
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | Collection events rotate (2027 dates not yet posted); voucher program: pick up voucher at 3600 Commerce Court, Building E, Wayne, MI 48184, then drop off at the county contractor's Livonia site · Map7 |
| Hours | Voucher pickup Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.7 |
| Fees | Free for county residents (stated on Priority Waste's Dearborn page; the county page does not state a fee)7 |
| Who can use it | Wayne County residents only7 |
| Phone | 734-326-5708 (voucher questions) |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | docs.google.com1 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 313-943-2150 (City trash line)1 |
| 311 | 311 or 313-943-21501 |
| Official website | dearborn.gov1 |
| Hauler phone | 855-927-8365 (Priority Waste customer service)2 |
| Hauler service request | prioritywaste.com2 |
| Leaf hotline | 313-943-24446 |
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- Ann Arbor, MI27 miles · The city collects
- Toledo, OH49 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Cleveland, OH98 miles · The city collects
Other cities served by Priority Waste
- Detroit, MIWaste Management (west side north of I-94); Priority Waste (east side and southwest Detroit south of I-94)
- Sterling Heights, MIPriority Waste
All Michigan cities: Michigan trash pickup schedules.
Dearborn trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Dearborn?
Trash is collected weekly. Dearborn does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (dearborn.gov).
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Dearborn?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday district collected Fri Nov 27, Friday district Sat Nov 28. Mon-Wed unchanged.
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Dearborn?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday holiday: Friday district collected Sat Dec 26.
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Dearborn?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: Friday holiday: Friday district collected Sat Jan 2, 2027 (from the 2026 calendar's December page; no separate 2027 calendar yet).
How do I get rid of bulky items in Dearborn?
Set collection days. No booking for standard household bulk items (set out with trash weekly). Excess quantities, large/heavy items, brush bundles, carpet and some appliances need a fee-based Special Pick-Up: call 313-943-2150. Fees: Standard household bulk set out weekly with trash: no fee stated; Special Pick-Up (excess trash, large/heavy items, brush bundles, carpet, some appliances): City service fee, Priority Waste states a $100 minimum for excessive pick-ups; free alternative: DPW Yard drop-off third Saturday.
Does Dearborn recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Dearborn?
Use the city’s online form (docs.google.com) or call 313-943-2150 (City trash line).
Sources
- 1 Trash & RecyclingCity · dearborn.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Dearborn, MI - Priority WasteContracted hauler · prioritywaste.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 SERVICE ALERT: Many City buildings closed in honor of Memorial Day and Eid Al-Adha May 25-26City · dearborn.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 ALERT: City buildings closed July 3 and 4 in observance of the Independence Day holidayCity · dearborn.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Alert - Yard Waste Collection Resumes Monday, March 9City · dearborn.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Leaf CollectionCity · dearborn.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Household Hazardous Waste Program - Wayne County, MichiganCounty · waynecountymi.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste Instructions (English & Arabic) flyerCity · dearborn.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Public Service Days Schedule & MapCity · dearborn.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 2026 Dearborn City Calendar (interactive flipbook)City · calameo.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Alerts - Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste CollectionCity · dearborn.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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