Chelsea trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Tuesdays; no weekly bag count limit. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Tuesday (clock thin on trash page). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | WWRA weekly curbside (independent of City); day via wwrarecycles.org/bin-sites. WWRA; facility 8025 Werkner Rd. Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Curbside large items by appointment + fee via Solid Waste; or drop-off Transfer Station (fee schedule). Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | City of Chelsea Solid Waste (orange bags); WWRA recycling. |
| Contacts | City 734-475-1771; Transfer 734-475-7955; WWRA 734-475-6160; 305 S Main St Suite 100. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Tuesday (clock thin on trash page).
Where
Curb orange City bags.
Limits
No weekly orange-bag limit stated.
Not allowed
No mercury bulbs/electronics in bags (Transfer Station drop-off). WWRA: no trash/appliances/furniture.
Bags
Orange City bags required.
Not yet confirmed: Fees and fines.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · city-chelsea.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Published holiday list is Transfer Station closures (not curb-delay rule).
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Full details for Chelsea: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Solid Waste / orange City bags only. Tuesdays; no weekly bag count limit. Bags $35/10-pack (33 gal) at City Office / Ace / Farmers Supply / Pharmacy. Transfer Station 8027 Werkner Rd 734-475-7955. City 734-475-1771.
- Recycling
- WWRA weekly curbside (independent of City); day via wwrarecycles.org/bin-sites. WWRA 734-475-6160; facility 8025 Werkner Rd.
- Bulk pickup
- Curbside large items by appointment + fee via Solid Waste 734-475-7955; or drop-off Transfer Station (fee schedule).
- Curbside: when
- Tuesday (clock thin on trash page).
- Curbside: where
- Curb orange City bags.
- Curbside: limits
- No weekly orange-bag limit stated.
- Curbside: brush
- Public Works brush from 2nd Mon of month (≤4" dia; cut ends aligned). Grass/yard rakings to Transfer Station compost pile (resident free). Spring leaf Mon Apr 20, 2026–end of month.
- Curbside: not allowed
- No mercury bulbs/electronics in bags (Transfer Station drop-off). WWRA: no trash/appliances/furniture.
- Curbside: bags
- Orange City bags required.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not yet confirmed
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Published holiday list is Transfer Station closures (not curb-delay rule). Curb Tuesday delay thin — check City/newsletter.
- Hauler
- City of Chelsea Solid Waste (orange bags); WWRA recycling
- Contacts
- City 734-475-1771; Transfer 734-475-7955; WWRA 734-475-6160; 305 S Main St Suite 100
- Find your day
- Trash Collection + WWRA Recycling + Bulk + Holiday (TS)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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