Rochester trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | City + Priority Waste (586-228-1200). Optional large bins: 65-gal trash / 35- or 65-gal recycle via Priority. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 7 a.m. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Mandatory; city-provided containers; questions → Priority. SOCRRA Troy drop-off with city voucher. Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Priority: 1 item weekly; DPW options for large items beyond limit (Priority notes). Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Priority Waste |
| Contacts | Priority 586-228-1200; City Hall 248-733-3700; 400 Sixth St. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 7 a.m.
Where
Curb.
Limits
1 bulk/week (Priority).
Not allowed
Thin on city HTML.
Bags
Not detailed.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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City Garbage Pick-Up & Recycling pages + Priority + SOCRRA voucher note
Verified 2026-10-15 · ci.rochester.mi.us · 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 | — |
Priority closed 6 majors; if pickup on/after holiday in business week → +1 day (city pages).
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- Trash
- City + Priority Waste (586-228-1200). Day via Priority/City Hall 248-733-3700. By 7 a.m. Missed → Priority request form. Optional large bins: 65-gal trash / 35- or 65-gal recycle via Priority.
- Recycling
- Mandatory; city-provided containers; questions → Priority. SOCRRA Troy drop-off with city voucher.
- Bulk pickup
- Priority: 1 item weekly; DPW options for large items beyond limit (Priority notes).
- Curbside: when
- By 7 a.m.
- Curbside: where
- Curb.
- Curbside: limits
- 1 bulk/week (Priority).
- Curbside: brush
- Yard Apr–Dec (city); Priority 4/6/2026–12/4/2026; kraft or labeled containers; DPW leaf pickup/chipping (Priority note).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Thin on city HTML.
- Curbside: bags
- Not detailed.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not on page HTML.
- 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
Priority closed 6 majors; if pickup on/after holiday in business week → +1 day (city pages).
- Hauler
- Priority Waste
- Contacts
- Priority 586-228-1200; City Hall 248-733-3700; 400 Sixth St
- Find your day
- City Garbage Pick-Up & Recycling pages + Priority + SOCRRA voucher note
- 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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