Farmington Hills Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026: Collection Day, Bulk Items, Recycling and Yard Waste
Use this resident guide before you put carts, bags, yard waste, furniture, mattresses, appliances, Christmas trees, or recycling at the curb in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The most important rule is simple: trash, recycling, yard waste and bulk items are collected on your regular service day, but 2026 holiday weeks, yard waste season, large-item prep and cart rules can change what you should do.
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Quick Answer for Farmington Hills Residents
Farmington Hills trash, recycling and bulk items are collected Monday through Friday based on your address. Put cans, bags, bundles and bulk items at the curb no earlier than 6:00 PM the day before collection and have everything out by 7:00 AM. Pickup may occur any time between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and containers should be removed no later than 12 hours after collection.
Address-based
Use the City trash day lookup map. Do not guess from a nearby street, because routes can change by neighborhood.
Priority Waste
Farmington Hills is served through the City’s hauler partnership with Priority Waste for trash, recycling, compost and bulk service.
No advance call for normal bulk
Large household items are picked up on your regular collection day. Special pickups may require DPW help and a quote.
Seasonal only
Yard waste starts the week of April 6, 2026, and runs through the week of Dec. 14–18, 2026.
Call the Farmington Hills Division of Public Works at 248-871-2850 if you cannot use the online map, need a yard waste sticker, have a missed pickup question, or need special pickup guidance.
How to Find Your Farmington Hills Trash Pickup Day
The search intent behind “Farmington Hills trash pickup schedule 2026,” “garbage collection near me,” and “what day is trash pickup in Farmington Hills” is the same: residents need the exact day for their address. The City provides a trash and recycling pickup schedule lookup map for that.
- Open the City trash day lookup map. Use the official map linked from the City trash page.
- Enter your service address. Use the street address for the home, not only the ZIP code.
- Confirm your weekday. Farmington Hills collection runs Monday through Friday.
- Check holiday weeks separately. Your weekday can move during Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holiday weeks.
- Save two reminders. One reminder for after 6 PM the night before, and one reminder before 7 AM on pickup day.
The City of Farmington and the City of Farmington Hills are separate communities with separate public works pages. This guide is for Farmington Hills, MI.
Farmington Hills 2026 Holiday Trash Collection Schedule
Farmington Hills does not delay collection for every holiday. The holidays that affect 2026 service are the ones where collection is not scheduled: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day at the 2026/2027 year-end week.
| Holiday week | Official 2026 collection change | What residents should do |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day — Monday, May 25, 2026 | Monday has no collection. Tuesday through Saturday run one day behind. | If Monday is your day, put items out for Tuesday morning. If your day is Tuesday–Friday, move one day later. |
| Labor Day — Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 | Monday has no collection. Tuesday through Saturday run one day behind. | Use the same one-day slide as Memorial Day week. |
| Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 | Monday through Wednesday are regular. Thursday has no collection. Thursday and Friday routes move to Friday and Saturday. | Only Thursday and Friday residents should move their pickup day that week. |
| Christmas Day — Friday, Dec. 25, 2026 | Monday through Thursday are regular. Friday has no collection. Friday route moves to Saturday. | If Friday is your normal day, use Saturday pickup. Earlier weekdays stay regular. |
| New Year’s Day — Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 | Monday through Thursday are regular. Friday has no collection. Friday route moves to Saturday. | This affects the year-end holiday week that follows 2026 collection planning. |
| MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day | Regular Monday–Friday collection. | Do not delay carts for these listed holidays unless the City posts a new alert. |
Set-Out Rules: Carts, Cans, Bags, Bundles and Removal Time
Farmington Hills has a clear curbside timing rule. Place garbage cans, bags and bundles at the curb or edge of the street in front of your home no earlier than 6:00 PM the day before collection. To make sure everything is collected, have items out by 7:00 AM.
Correct curb setup
- Set items out after 6:00 PM the day before collection.
- Have everything curbside by 7:00 AM on collection day.
- Expect pickup any time between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
- Remove empty containers within 12 hours after collection.
- Place containers at the curb or street edge in front of the home.
- Wrap sharp objects such as broken glass so workers are protected.
- Remove or hammer down nails and fasteners from discardable items.
Common pickup problems
- Putting carts or bulk items out too early.
- Waiting until after 7:00 AM on pickup morning.
- Leaving cans at the curb all day after collection.
- Using cardboard boxes as garbage containers.
- Overfilling cans above the rim.
- Putting yard waste in normal garbage.
- Bagging recycling in plastic bags.
| Container type | Farmington Hills rule | Practical resident note |
|---|---|---|
| 95-gallon trash cart | City-provided hauler carts are used for efficient and safer refuse collection. | Keep the lid closed and do not block the cart with vehicles, branches or snow piles. |
| Metal or plastic can | Must be 10–35 gallons, watertight, have handles and tight-fitting lids. Total weight must not exceed 60 pounds. | Good for households that still use smaller cans for some material. |
| Plastic garbage bag | Must be 10–30 gallons and at least 2 mil in strength. Bag plus contents must not exceed 40 pounds. | Tie bags securely and do not use bags for sharp or hazardous items. |
| Cardboard box | Not acceptable as a garbage container. | Break down recyclable cardboard when clean and dry, or use the correct trash container if contaminated. |
Farmington Hills Bulk Pickup: Furniture, Mattress, Box Spring and Appliances
The search meaning behind “Farmington Hills bulk trash pickup,” “large item pickup,” “mattress pickup,” and “couch disposal” is practical: residents want to know whether they need to schedule. For normal bulk items in Farmington Hills, bulk items are picked up on your regularly scheduled collection day, and you do not have to call in advance.
Large household items
Bulk items include large furniture, mattresses, box springs, refrigerators, freezers, stoves and similar items incidental to housekeeping in single-family residences.
Regular day pickup
Place accepted bulk items out with your regular collection after 6 PM the day before and before 7 AM on your collection day.
Call DPW when needed
For a special pickup or cost quote, call DPW at 248-871-2850 so the Priority Waste supervisor can contact you.
| Large item | Best Farmington Hills path | Preparation rule |
|---|---|---|
| Couch, chair, furniture, box spring | Regular bulk pickup day | Put out during the normal curb window. Donate first if the item is still usable. |
| Mattress or box spring with bed bugs | Regular bulk pickup, but wrapped | Infested mattresses or box springs must be wrapped in plastic before set-out. |
| Refrigerator or freezer | Bulk pickup if safely prepared | Remove doors from refrigerators and freezers for safety. |
| Carpet | Bulk pickup if cut and bundled | Cut carpeting into sections of 4 feet or less, then tape or tie and stack neatly. |
| Garage doors, gutters, metal poles, antenna | May be accepted if cut down | Cut long pieces into manageable 4-foot sections where required. |
| Construction debris, concrete, bricks, asphalt, roofing, sheetrock | Not regular curbside trash | Use contractor disposal, dumpster rental, or another approved route. |
| Tires and large auto parts | Not curbside bulk | Use a tire retailer, salvage yard, or RRRASOC disposal guidance. |
| Propane tanks, wet paint, hazardous material | HHW or special disposal | Do not hide these in trash or recycling. |
Farmington Hills Yard Waste Pickup 2026
Farmington Hills yard waste pickup starts during the week of April 6, 2026 and runs through the week of Dec. 14–18, 2026. Yard waste is collected on your regular trash day during the season. The City lists leaves, grass, shrub clippings, twigs and plant materials as acceptable yard waste.
Leaves, grass and small plant material
- Brown paper yard waste bags with the top rolled closed.
- 35-gallon cans with yard waste stickers on both sides.
- Brush and small limbs 6 inches in diameter or smaller.
- Bundles no longer than 4 feet and no more than 60 pounds.
- Leaves, grass, shrub clippings, twigs and plant materials.
Do not place this out as normal yard waste
- Unbundled brush.
- Large limbs over 6 inches in diameter.
- Tree stumps.
- Large quantities of dirt or sod.
- Yard waste sticking above the top of a can.
- Storm or contractor tree debris left by a private contractor.
Yard waste stickers are available free from City Hall or the Department of Public Works. Use stickers on both sides of a 35-gallon yard waste can.
Farmington Hills Recycling: Keep It Loose, Empty, Clean and Dry
Farmington Hills recycling guidance is tied to RRRASOC. The biggest resident mistakes are bagging recyclables, putting plastic bags in the cart, adding Styrofoam, or tossing batteries and electronics into curbside recycling.
Common accepted curbside materials
- Newspaper, junk mail, magazines and mixed paper.
- Flattened cardboard and box board.
- Empty aluminum, tin and metal cans.
- Empty aerosol cans.
- Plastic bottles, jugs, storage containers and tubs.
Common rejected materials
- Plastic bags or plastic film.
- Styrofoam or polystyrene foam.
- Plastic cups, cutlery and straws.
- Food waste and soiled pizza boxes.
- Pyrex, ceramic, bubble wrap and hangers.
- Batteries, electronics, shredded paper and household trash.
RRRASOC sorting equipment is not designed to open plastic bags. Keep recyclables loose in the cart so they can be sorted instead of thrown away as contamination.
Household Hazardous Waste, Batteries, Electronics, Shredding and Paint
Farmington Hills residents are in RRRASOC’s member-community service area. That means residents can use RRRASOC household hazardous waste events for many materials that should never go in trash, recycling or yard waste.
Use HHW, not curbside trash
Oil-based paint, solvents, gasoline, automotive fluids, cleaners, pesticides, mercury items, batteries and many electronics need the HHW route.
RRRASOC event schedule
RRRASOC residents can attend HHW events. Electronic waste is accepted at HHW events, and Saturday events may include shredding.
Paper shredding options
RRRASOC events allow up to 3 boxes or 100 pounds. The self-serve shredder is for personal documents only, not businesses.
| Material | Correct Farmington Hills path | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Latex paint | Dry it out, then regular trash | RRRASOC says latex paint is not hazardous waste once fully solidified. Leave the lid off so crews can see it is dry. |
| Oil-based paint, stain, solvents | RRRASOC HHW | Do not put liquid or flammable paint products in regular trash. |
| Household batteries | HHW or DPW battery drop-off | Farmington Hills FAQ notes a household battery drop-off box at DPW, 27245 Halsted, accessible 24/7. |
| Medical sharps | Rigid sealed container, labeled | Use an approved sharps container when possible, or a heavy-duty sealed plastic container labeled properly. |
| TVs, monitors, electronics | HHW/e-waste route | Do not place electronics in curbside recycling. |
| Confidential paper | RRRASOC shredder or events | Self-serve shredder is at 20000 W. Eight Mile Road in Southfield; personal documents only. |
Reusable Farmington Hills Pickup Tools
Save this page and reuse these helpers on Sunday night, holiday weeks, yard cleanup weekends, and before setting out bulk items.
Missed Pickup: What to Check Before Calling
If your Farmington Hills trash, recycling, yard waste or bulk item was not picked up, first check whether it was eligible, placed on time, visible, reachable and not affected by a holiday. Then call the correct contact.
Before reporting
- Was today your correct address-based collection day?
- Was it a holiday week with a one-day delay?
- Were items out by 7:00 AM?
- Were items set out no earlier than 6:00 PM the day before?
- Was recycling loose and not bagged?
- Was yard waste in paper bags, labeled cans or correct bundles?
- Was a bulk item accepted and safely prepared?
Use the right path
For City service issues, start with DPW at 248-871-2850. Priority Waste also lists customer service at 855-927-8365 for missed pickup or damaged cart reporting.
Farmington Hills Public Works Map
For pickup day, use the official address lookup map. For DPW contact context, yard waste stickers, battery drop-off notes and public works help, the map below points to Farmington Hills Public Works.
Do not use a Google map pin to decide your pickup day. Pickup days are route-based, so use the City’s official trash lookup map for your address.
Common Farmington Hills Search Problems This Guide Solves
Residents often search different words but need the same practical answer. This page separates those searches by task so you do not have to hunt through a long city page during a busy pickup week.
Need the right weekday
Use the official address map first, then check holiday weeks. A citywide answer can be wrong for your street.
Need hauler help
Priority Waste is the hauler partner page for Farmington Hills service reporting, customer service and cart-related questions.
Need item rules
Normal bulk goes on your regular day, but mattresses, refrigerators, carpet, construction debris and hazardous items have special prep or separate routes.
Need season dates
Yard waste is seasonal in 2026, starting the week of April 6 and ending the week of Dec. 14–18.
Need sorting help
Recycling pickup follows the local route, but sorting depends on RRRASOC rules: loose, empty, clean and dry.
Need current contact path
Older searches may mention GFL, but the current Farmington Hills hauler partner page is Priority Waste. Start with DPW or Priority for service issues.
Official Farmington Hills Links Residents Actually Need
Use the correct link for the exact problem. That is faster than searching five different versions of “Farmington Hills garbage collection.”
Related Trash-Pickup.org Guides
Use these internal guides when your question is broader than Farmington Hills or when you need to compare Michigan set-out rules, large items and holiday delay logic.
Farmington Hills Trash Pickup FAQ
What day is trash pickup in Farmington Hills?
Trash pickup is address-based and runs Monday through Friday. Use the official Farmington Hills trash day lookup map to confirm your exact day.
What time should I put trash out in Farmington Hills?
Place cans, bags and bundles out no earlier than 6:00 PM the day before collection and have everything curbside by 7:00 AM on collection day.
What holidays delay Farmington Hills trash pickup in 2026?
Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day at the year-end week affect collection. Other listed holidays such as MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day have regular collection in 2026.
Does Farmington Hills bulk pickup require an appointment?
Normal bulk items are picked up on your regular collection day and do not require advance calling. For special pickup or a cost quote, call DPW at 248-871-2850.
Can I put a mattress out for pickup?
Yes, mattresses and box springs are bulk items. If they are infested with bed bugs, they must be wrapped in plastic before being placed at the curb.
Can I put a refrigerator or freezer out?
Refrigerators and freezers are considered bulk items, but doors must be removed for safety before set-out.
When does Farmington Hills yard waste pickup start in 2026?
Yard waste pickup starts during the week of April 6, 2026, and runs through the week of Dec. 14–18, 2026.
What can I use for yard waste?
Use brown paper yard waste bags, 35-gallon cans with yard waste stickers on both sides, or properly tied brush bundles. Bundles must be no longer than 4 feet, no more than 60 pounds, and limbs must be 6 inches in diameter or smaller.
Can plastic bags go in Farmington Hills recycling?
No. Plastic bags and plastic film are not accepted in curbside recycling. Keep recyclables loose, empty, clean and dry.
How do I dispose of batteries in Farmington Hills?
Use HHW guidance, RRRASOC events, or the DPW household battery drop-off box noted by the City. Do not put batteries in curbside recycling.
What should I do if my pickup was missed?
Check your correct pickup day, holiday delays, set-out time and item eligibility first. Then call Farmington Hills DPW at 248-871-2850 or use Priority Waste customer service for service reporting.
Are Christmas trees picked up in Farmington Hills?
Yes. Christmas trees placed at the curb are collected with regular trash pickup until the end of January.
Is this page an official City of Farmington Hills service?
No. Trash-Pickup.org is an independent resident guide. Use the official City, Priority Waste and RRRASOC links on this page for live schedules, final rules, fees and service alerts.
Final Farmington Hills Resident Summary
For 2026, Farmington Hills trash and recycling are collected Monday through Friday by address. Put materials out after 6:00 PM the day before pickup and before 7:00 AM on collection day. Collection can happen any time from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and containers should be removed within 12 hours after collection.
Bulk items normally go out on your regular collection day without an advance call. Yard waste starts the week of April 6, 2026, and runs through the week of Dec. 14–18, 2026. Holiday delays apply during Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year weeks. Use RRRASOC for hazardous waste, electronics, shredding, batteries and special recycling guidance.
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