Set the Livonia Curb Clock Before the 7 AM Route Begins
Livonia collects residential trash and recycling according to the address’s assigned weekday. Collection can occur at any point between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, so carts and eligible curbside material must be ready before the route begins.
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This guide helps residents check Livonia garbage pickup today, apply the correct 2026 holiday delay, prepare carts and extra trash, separate recycling and yard waste, arrange brush service and use the correct large-item, Glendale or hazardous-waste program.
Livonia Garbage Pickup Schedule: Quick Answer
Livonia uses an address-based Monday-through-Friday collection schedule. Open the City’s interactive trash map to confirm the property’s regular weekday.
Place carts and eligible curbside material outside after 6:00 PM the evening before and no later than 7:00 AM on collection day. Remove emptied containers within 12 hours.
A pickup is not considered missed until after 7:00 PM. During holiday weeks, trucks may arrive earlier than usual because routes carry lighter loads.
How to Find Your Livonia Garbage Pickup Day
- Open the City’s Weekly Trash Collection page. Launch the interactive collection map from the City maps portal.
- Search the complete service address. Use the property address rather than a ZIP code, subdivision or nearby landmark.
- Record the assigned weekday. Save the regular Monday-through-Friday collection day.
- Check the current holiday rule. Only six specified holidays can delay service, and weekend holidays do not change the schedule.
- Check seasonal services separately. Yard waste, long brush and bulk leaves operate during specific parts of the year.
- Call when the map is unclear. Public Works can confirm the route or investigate an address that is missing from the map.
Address-Confirmation Script
“Please confirm the regular trash and recycling weekday for my full Livonia address and tell me whether a holiday or service notice changes it this week.”
The official Weekly Trash Collection page provides the interactive address map and current holiday rules:
Open the Official Livonia Collection MapIs Livonia Garbage Pickup Today or This Week?
To check the Livonia trash pickup schedule today, first select the property’s regular weekday. The helper below applies the City’s six-holiday rule and the 2026 weekend exception for Independence Day.
Livonia 2026 Pickup Checker
Livonia Cart Placement and Set-Out Rules
Night-Before Checklist
- Confirm the address’s regular weekday.
- Apply any current holiday delay.
- Check City alerts for weather or service interruptions.
- Bag household garbage before placing it in the trash cart.
- Keep accepted recycling loose in the recycling cart.
- Separate yard waste, large items and brush from the carts.
- Keep carts accessible to automated collection equipment.
- Do not block carts with parked vehicles, snow, large items or branch piles.
Livonia Holiday Garbage Pickup Schedule 2026
Only six holidays affect Livonia collection. When one occurs Monday through Friday, that day and the remaining collection days are delayed by one day. If the holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, collection remains on the normal schedule.
| 2026 holiday | Routes affected | Collection change |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day Thursday, January 1 |
Thursday and Friday | Thursday → Friday, January 2 Friday → Saturday, January 3 |
| Memorial Day Monday, May 25 |
Monday through Friday | Every route moved one day later, ending Saturday, May 30 |
| Independence Day Saturday, July 4 |
None | Normal schedule; the weekend holiday did not create a delay |
| Labor Day Monday, September 7 |
Monday through Friday | Every route moves one day later, ending Saturday, September 12 |
| Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26 |
Thursday and Friday | Thursday → Friday, November 27 Friday → Saturday, November 28 |
| Christmas Day Friday, December 25 |
Friday | Friday → Saturday, December 26 |
Holidays That Do Not Delay Livonia Collection
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Presidents’ Day.
- Good Friday.
- Juneteenth.
- Columbus Day.
- Election Day.
- Veterans Day.
Extra Garbage, Overflow and Additional Carts
Livonia’s 96-gallon cart holds approximately eight standard 14-gallon kitchen bags. That description explains cart capacity; it should not be treated as a blanket eight-bag weekly limit.
Trash Inside the Cart
Bag ordinary household garbage, place it inside the cart and keep the lid closed whenever possible.
Reasonable Extra Trash
The City FAQ allows extra trash bags or up to five additional items beside the cart.
Not Ordinary Overflow
Construction debris, move-out piles, hazardous waste, brush and prohibited materials need another disposal route.
When a Second Cart Makes More Sense
Residents who regularly exceed the standard cart’s capacity can purchase an additional trash or recycling cart through the City.
- Purchased carts are delivered on scheduled biweekly Mondays.
- Residents can alternatively pick up a purchased cart at Public Works.
- The Public Works address is 12973 Farmington Road.
- Listed pickup hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
What Goes in Livonia’s Recycling Cart?
Accepted Recycling
- Boxboard, paperboard and clean pizza boxes.
- Brown paper grocery bags.
- Clear, green and brown glass bottles and jars.
- Corrugated cardboard cut to 2 feet by 2 feet and bundled.
- Clean garden plastics.
- Magazines, catalogs, newspapers and inserts.
- Junk mail, office paper and paperback books.
- Plastic bottles and containers numbered 1 through 7.
- Small scrap metal, including non-coated pots and pans.
- Tin, aluminum and empty aerosol cans.
- Paper cups.
Keep These Out
- Batteries.
- Ceramics, drinking glasses and mirrors.
- Electronics and household chemicals.
- Fluorescent bulbs.
- Foam and Styrofoam.
- Keurig-style pods.
- Needles and syringes.
- Food and organic waste.
- Paint, pesticides, oil and antifreeze.
- Pill bottles.
- Plastic bags.
- Waxed cardboard and wire hangers.
How to Prepare Recycling
- Empty and rinse bottles, jars, cans and containers.
- Flatten and bundle cardboard to the City’s 2-foot-by-2-foot size.
- Leave caps on accepted plastic bottles.
- Keep paper and cardboard dry.
- Place accepted recyclables loose in the cart.
- Do not tie recycling inside plastic bags.
Extra Recycling, Clothing Pickup and the Drop-Off Center
When the Recycling Cart Is Full
Do not place extra recycling in bags beside the cart. Request an additional recycling cart or take accepted material to Livonia’s recycling drop-off center.
Additional Drop-Off Materials
- Larger corrugated cardboard.
- Larger scrap metal.
- Motor oil and antifreeze.
- Vehicle and household batteries.
Free Scheduled Clothing and Household-Item Pickup
Livonia residents can schedule Simple Recycling pickup for clothing, shoes and small reusable household goods.
- Schedule the pickup. Use Simple Recycling online or call 866-835-5068.
- Pack the items. Use Simple Recycling bags, regular trash bags or cardboard boxes.
- Label ordinary bags or boxes. Clearly mark them for Simple Recycling.
- Place items at the front door. Have them outside by 7:30 AM on the scheduled date.
Livonia Large-Item Pickup: No Appointment for Routine Items
Household furnishings and appliances are collected routinely by a separate truck on the property’s regular collection day.
Typical Routine Large Items
- Sofas and household furniture.
- Mattresses and box springs.
- Household appliances.
- Other individual household furnishings too large for the cart.
How to Prepare Them
- Limit the set-out to two large items per week.
- Place items after 6:00 PM the evening before or before 7:00 AM on collection day.
- Keep the items separate from trash, recycling, yard waste and brush.
- Leave safe access for the separate large-item truck.
- Remove refrigerator and freezer doors before curb placement.
Livonia Yard-Waste Schedule 2026
The 2026 weekly separated yard-waste program runs from Monday, March 23 through the collection week of December 7–11.
Accepted Containers
- Paper compost bags.
- Plastic or metal cans no larger than 35 gallons.
- Cans with a City yard-waste sticker.
- Cans marked with a large visible X.
Not Accepted
- Plastic bags.
- Dirt.
- Rocks and stones.
- Sod.
- Household garbage.
- Construction or other debris.
Container and Weekly Limits
| Requirement | Livonia limit | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Set-out time | By 7:00 AM | Keep yard waste separate from trash and recycling. |
| Container size | Maximum 35 gallons | Use paper bags or a correctly marked can. |
| Container weight | Maximum 50 pounds | Split heavy material into additional containers. |
| Weekly quantity | Maximum 8 containers | Hold excess material for another week or use an approved site. |
| Plastic bags | Not allowed | Transfer material into paper bags or marked cans. |
Small Branch Bundles Versus Long Brush
Branches Four Feet or Shorter
Small branches follow the weekly yard-waste route during the active season.
- Cut every piece to four feet or shorter.
- Keep branch diameter at four inches or less.
- Tie branches into manageable bundles.
- Keep each bundle under 50 pounds.
- Place no more than five bundles per week.
- Small cut pieces can also go in paper bags or marked yard-waste cans.
Brush Longer Than Four Feet
Long-brush chipper service runs from March 23 through the first week of October.
Correct Long-Brush Pile
- Keep branches as long as practical, with a minimum length of four feet.
- Maximum cut-end diameter is four inches.
- Stack cut ends in the same direction.
- Place branches parallel to the street when possible.
- Keep parked vehicles away from the pile.
- Do not bundle long brush.
Chipper Service Rejects
- Roots, trunks and stumps.
- Thorny material and vines.
- Shrubs, bushes and hedges.
- Lumber, fencing, glass and metal.
- Contractor-generated material.
- Material from vacant lots or commercial properties.
- Piles placed in drainage ditches.
When Is a Brush Request Required?
- April through Memorial weekend: Crews circulate automatically through residential neighborhoods approximately every 15 working days.
- Tuesday after Memorial Day through the first Friday of October: Service is request-only.
Bulk Leaf Pickup Map: Do Not Use an Old Year
Livonia’s bulk leaf program normally begins near the end of October and runs through early December. A route brochure is typically mailed in mid-October.
Before the Bulk Leaf Program Begins
Use normal weekly yard-waste service for leaves: paper compost bags or correctly marked cans, within the current container and weight limits.
How to Prepare a Bulk Leaf Windrow
- Rake leaves to the edge of the road.
- Form a narrow windrow that collection equipment can reach.
- Do not place leaves in drainage ditches.
- Keep sticks, branches, grass and garbage out of the leaf pile.
- Move parked vehicles away before the scheduled collection.
- Expect weather to affect the route.
- Do not burn leaves; leaf burning is prohibited.
Livonia’s Glendale Disposal Sites
Livonia operates separate refuse and wood-waste facilities on Glendale Avenue. They have different materials, fees and operating rules.
| Facility | Address and hours | Best used for |
|---|---|---|
| Refuse Disposal Site | 32300 Glendale Avenue April 3–December 19, 2026: Friday and Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM |
Household clutter, furniture, carpeting, auto parts, ashes and limited building material |
| Wood Waste Disposal Site | 32700 Glendale Street Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:45 PM; first Saturday May–October, 9:00 AM–1:45 PM |
Branches, brush, logs, stumps, clean wood, pallets and wood chips |
| Recycling Drop-Off Center | South side of Glendale east of Farmington Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–7:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM |
Extra recycling, cardboard, scrap metal, batteries, oil and antifreeze |
Refuse Disposal Site Fees
| Vehicle or load | Cash-only entrance fee |
|---|---|
| Automobile or station wagon | $3 |
| Passenger van with seats in place | $5 |
| Pickup, cargo van or trailer under 8 feet | $16 |
| Trailer longer than 8 feet | $16 plus $3 for every foot over 8 feet |
What the Refuse Site Accepts
- Household clutter and furniture.
- Carpeting.
- Auto parts.
- Ashes.
- A small amount of household building material, up to approximately one wheelbarrow, including shingles or concrete.
- Up to 10 tires, with or without rims, for $5 per tire.
- Yard waste during the winter period when curbside service is inactive.
What the Refuse Site Does Not Accept
- Animal waste.
- Paint.
- Gasoline.
- Pesticides and fungicides.
- Other hazardous chemicals.
Wood Site Rules
- Livonia residents use the site without a disposal fee.
- Remain in the vehicle until an employee approaches.
- Accepted material includes branches, brush, logs, stumps, pallets, plywood, clean lumber and wood chips.
- Painted, pressure-treated or preservative-treated wood is not accepted.
- Railroad ties, bridge timbers and marine pilings are prohibited.
- Remove dirt, rocks, large bolts, metal and other non-wood material.
Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics
Livonia residents can use ERG Environmental Services year-round for hazardous household products and electronic waste.
Common Accepted Materials
- Oil-based paint and wood stain.
- Paint thinner and solvents.
- Motor oil, brake fluid, antifreeze and transmission fluid.
- Gasoline and propane.
- Pesticides, herbicides and pool chemicals.
- Household cleaners, ammonia and aerosols.
- Batteries.
- Computers, printers and other electronics.
- Medications.
How to Report Missed Livonia Trash Pickup
- Confirm the assigned weekday. Recheck the address through Livonia’s official collection map.
- Apply the holiday rule. Determine whether one of the six affected holidays moved the route.
- Wait until after 7:00 PM. Collection can occur at any time during the 7:00 AM–7:00 PM service window.
- Check placement and material. Look for blocked carts, prohibited recycling, excess limits or improperly prepared yard waste.
- Check nearby homes. One missed stop can indicate a placement issue; multiple uncollected homes may indicate a delayed route.
- Report the concern. Use Livonia’s Report a Concern system or call Public Works.
- Use the hauler form when appropriate. Priority Waste accepts Livonia requests for missed stops, damage, complaints and service issues.
- Save the request information. Record the submission date, service type and reference number.
Missed Pickup Script
“My [trash/recycling/yard waste/large item] at [full Livonia address] was scheduled for [date]. It was properly prepared and curbside before 7:00 AM. I checked the holiday schedule and waited until after 7:00 PM. Please verify the route and create a service request.”
Livonia Public Works
Call 734-466-2655 for collection-day confirmation and City program questions.
Report a Concern
The City monitors online concerns Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, and states that identified users generally receive a reply within two business days.
Priority Waste
Use the Livonia municipal form or call 586-228-1200 for hauler-specific missed stops, damage and complaints.
Livonia Waste Item Checker
Select an item to see the correct starting route. Final acceptance can depend on quantity, condition and current program availability.
Common Livonia Collection Mistakes
Reporting Before 7 PM
The truck can legally arrive at any time through the end of the collection window.
Delaying Every Holiday
Only six holidays affect service, and a weekend holiday does not move collection.
Bagging Recycling
Accepted recycling should remain loose in the cart; plastic bags are prohibited.
Oversized Cardboard
Corrugated cardboard is not cut to 2 feet by 2 feet and bundled.
Too Many Large Items
The routine no-charge service is limited to two large items per week.
Leaving Appliance Doors On
Refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed before collection.
Plastic Yard Bags
Yard waste must use paper compost bags or correctly marked cans.
Mixing Brush Types
Small bundles and long chipper branches have different preparation and request rules.
Using an Old Leaf Map
A prior-year bulk leaf PDF is mistaken for the current fall schedule.
What to Do Next
Confirm the Day
Search the exact address on the official City map.
Check the Date
Apply the 2026 weekday-holiday rule only when relevant.
Sort the Material
Choose trash, recycling, yard waste, brush, large item or drop-off.
Wait Until 7 PM
Report a normal missed stop only after the collection window closes.
Verified Related Trash Pickup Guides
Trash Pickup Help Tools
Use same-site tools for holiday changes, missed collection, large items and material-routing decisions.
Farmington Hills Trash Pickup Schedule
A nearby verified Michigan guide covering weekly routes, holidays, recycling and special materials.
Kalamazoo Bulk Trash and Garbage Schedule
Michigan guidance for garbage schedules, bulky collection and disposal alternatives.
Official Livonia Collection Resources
Weekly Trash Collection
Interactive route map, set-out time, holiday rules and missed-pickup contact.
Refuse and Recycling
Current accepted materials, recycling drop-off and Simple Recycling instructions.
Large-Item Pickup
Two-item weekly limit, no-appointment rule and appliance-door requirement.
Yard-Waste Collection
2026 dates, container limits, paper-bag rules and prohibited material.
Brush and Branch Collection
Small-bundle limits, chipper preparation and request-only service dates.
Hazardous and Electronic Waste
ERG address, hours, fees, residency verification and accepted materials.
Livonia Trash Pickup Schedule FAQs
How do I find my Livonia garbage pickup schedule?
Open Livonia’s Weekly Trash Collection page, launch the interactive map and search the complete service address. Call Public Works at 734-466-2655 when the address is unclear.
Is Livonia garbage pickup today?
Compare today with the address’s assigned weekday, then check whether New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas changes the route.
What time does Livonia trash pickup begin?
Collection begins at 7:00 AM and can continue until 7:00 PM. Livonia does not guarantee an exact arrival time for an individual street.
When can I put Livonia trash outside?
Place carts and eligible curbside material outside after 6:00 PM the evening before collection and have everything ready by 7:00 AM.
Which holidays delay Livonia garbage pickup?
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day delay affected routes when they fall Monday through Friday.
Did July 4 delay Livonia collection in 2026?
No. Independence Day fell on Saturday, July 4, 2026, so the weekend-holiday rule kept trash collection on its normal schedule.
When is Livonia trash considered missed?
Wait until after 7:00 PM. Then verify the route, holiday schedule and cart preparation before reporting the missed stop to Public Works or Priority Waste.
What can I do when my Livonia trash cart is full?
The City FAQ permits extra trash bags or up to five additional items beside the cart. Residents with regular excess waste can purchase another cart.
Can I bag Livonia recycling?
No. Place accepted recycling loose in the cart. Shredded paper must be bagged and placed in the garbage cart instead.
Will Livonia pick up a sofa or appliance?
Yes. Livonia routinely collects up to two household furnishings or appliances per week without charge and without an appointment.
Must refrigerator and freezer doors be removed?
Yes. Remove refrigerator and freezer doors before placing either appliance at the curb for large-item collection.
When is Livonia yard waste collected in 2026?
The weekly separated yard-waste season runs from Monday, March 23 through the collection week of December 7–11, 2026.
What are Livonia’s yard-waste container limits?
Use paper compost bags or marked cans no larger than 35 gallons. Each container must weigh 50 pounds or less, with a maximum of eight containers per week.
How are branches longer than four feet collected?
Use Livonia’s chipper program. After Memorial weekend through the first Friday of October, long-brush pickup is request-only and requires correctly stacked eligible branches.
Can Livonia yard waste go in plastic bags?
No. Plastic bags are prohibited. Use paper compost bags or plastic or metal cans carrying a yard-waste sticker or a large visible X.
Where can Livonia residents take tires or small building material?
The Refuse Disposal Site at 32300 Glendale Avenue accepts up to 10 tires for $5 each and a small household quantity of building material, approximately one wheelbarrow.
Where should Livonia household chemicals and electronics go?
Take eligible household hazardous waste and electronics to ERG Environmental Services at 13040 Merriman Road during its listed weekday hours.
Who should I call about Livonia garbage pickup?
Call Livonia Public Works at 734-466-2655 for schedule and City-program questions. Priority Waste handles hauler-specific missed stops and service concerns at 586-228-1200.
Your Final Livonia Collection Plan
Confirm the exact address weekday through Livonia’s official interactive collection map.
Place carts and eligible material outside after 6:00 PM the evening before and no later than 7:00 AM on collection day.
Apply the holiday delay only when one of Livonia’s six affected holidays falls Monday through Friday. A weekend holiday leaves the normal schedule unchanged.
Keep garbage, recycling, yard waste, small branch bundles, long brush and large items prepared as separate collection streams.
Use the Glendale facilities for eligible refuse, wood waste and extra recycling, and use ERG for hazardous products and electronics.
Wait until after 7:00 PM before reporting a missed pickup, then provide the complete address, service type and preparation details.
Independent Guide Notice
Trash-Pickup.org is an independent resident information website. It is not the City of Livonia, Livonia Public Works, Priority Waste, ERG Environmental Services or another waste provider.
Verify live routes, holiday notices, prices, event dates, facility hours and material acceptance through the official source before acting.
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