Harper Woods trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | City administers refuse; Priority Waste contractor (municipality page). Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Check route day (Priority / DPW). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Priority Harper Woods accept/reject list (standard Priority materials). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | On scheduled service day (Priority). Move-outs/evictions/large set-outs → DPW special pickup. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Priority Waste |
| Contacts | DPW 313-343-2570; Priority 855-927-8365; City 313-343-2500. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Check route day (Priority / DPW).
Where
Boulevard; not in street.
Limits
40 lb/item; 30–35 gal cans.
Not allowed
Loose debris; oversize containers.
Bags
Required for trash.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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City DPW + 2026 Insider refuse guidelines + Priority
Verified 2026-10-15 · harperwoodscity.org · source
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 | — |
City Insider: delay only when holiday falls on a weekday; weekend holiday → normal day.
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Full details for Harper Woods: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City administers refuse; Priority Waste contractor (municipality page). City Insider guidelines: max 40 lb/item; 30–35 gal cans/bags recommended; oversize cans not collected; brush/lumber bundled ≤5 ft / ≤40 lb, nails out; all trash bagged (loose debris not cleaned); place on boulevard not in street. Days Mon–Fri by address. DPW 313-343-2570 / [email protected]; 19600 E 8 Mile.
- Recycling
- Priority Harper Woods accept/reject list (standard Priority materials).
- Bulk pickup
- On scheduled service day (Priority). Move-outs/evictions/large set-outs → DPW special pickup. Mattresses/furniture per Insider size/weight rules.
- Curbside: when
- Check route day (Priority / DPW).
- Curbside: where
- Boulevard; not in street.
- Curbside: limits
- 40 lb/item; 30–35 gal cans.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste week of Apr 6 – week of Nov 23 (Insider): brown biodegradable bags or ≤35 gal labeled YARD WASTE/COMPOST. Curbside leaves ~Oct 12 – Nov 16 (weather). (Priority page compost dates conflict.)
- Curbside: not allowed
- Loose debris; oversize containers.
- Curbside: bags
- Required for trash.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- aren't listed online — ask the city or your hauler.
- 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
City Insider: delay only when holiday falls on a weekday; weekend holiday → normal day. Priority lists NYD, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas → one-day delay if service on/after holiday.
- Hauler
- Priority Waste
- Contacts
- DPW 313-343-2570; Priority 855-927-8365; City 313-343-2500
- Find your day
- City DPW + 2026 Insider refuse guidelines + Priority
- 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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