Royal Oak trash & recycling schedule

At a glance

TrashWeekly; out after 5 p.m. prior by 7 a.m. day of; collection 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

Source: Not yet confirmed

CurbsideAfter 5 p.m. prior – by 7 a.m.; service to 8 p.m. Checklist

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RecyclingSame day; green 64-gal or 18-gal bin; loose (no bags).

Source: Not yet confirmed

BulkSOCRRA: large items on trash day (furniture / appliances / carpet ≤4 ft; fridge doors off). Bulk page

Source: Not yet confirmed

HaulerPriority Waste (via SOCRRA)
ContactsDPS 248-246-3300; Priority 855-927-8365; SOCRRA 248-288-5150; 1600 N Campbell.

Source: Not yet confirmed

Curbside

Curbside checklist

City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.

When

After 5 p.m. prior – by 7 a.m.; service to 8 p.m.

Where

Curb/easement; separate streams 2–3 ft.

Limits

Weight caps above; recycle unlimited carts.

Not allowed

Sharps; yard in trash.

Bags

Trash bagged; recycle loose.

Source: Not yet confirmed

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Find your pickup day

City Refuse + Recycling + Priority + SOCRRA

Verified 2026-10-15 · romi.gov · source

Holidays

HolidayDateShift
New Year's Day 20262026-01-01—
Memorial Day 20262026-05-25—
Independence Day 20262026-07-04—
Labor Day 20262026-09-07—
Thanksgiving 20262026-11-26—
Christmas 20262026-12-25—

SOCRRA/Priority: weekday NYD, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas → holiday + rest of week one day late.

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Full details for Royal Oak: every rule, with sources
Trash
SOCRRA member; Priority Waste via DPW (248-246-3300). Weekly; out after 5 p.m. prior / by 7 a.m. day of; collection 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Remove ASAP after. Blue 64-gal city cart ($55) or 20–32 gal personal / 13–30 gal bags; trash bagged in carts; bag ≤40 lb, can ≤60 lb. Missed → Priority portal or DPS (camera check for 7 a.m. set-out; recovery up to +2 business days).
Recycling
Same day; green 64-gal ($55) or 18-gal bin; loose (no bags). Unlimited bins/toters on easement, 2–3 ft apart (3 trucks). SOCRRA Waste Wizard + drop-off 995 Coolidge 248-288-5150.
Bulk pickup
SOCRRA: large items on trash day (furniture/appliances/carpet ≤4 ft; fridge doors off). Check volume with DPW/Priority if excess.
Curbside: when
After 5 p.m. prior – by 7 a.m.; service to 8 p.m.
Curbside: where
Curb/easement; separate streams 2–3 ft.
Curbside: limits
Weight caps above; recycle unlimited carts.
Curbside: brush
Priority compost 4/6/2026–12/18/2026; city: 20–32 gal with SOCRRA sticker or paper bags; yard ≤50 lb; never mix with trash.
Curbside: not allowed
Sharps; yard in trash.
Curbside: bags
Trash bagged; recycle loose.
Curbside: fees and fines
Ordinance 7 a.m. / 5 p.m. rules.
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

SOCRRA/Priority: weekday NYD, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas → holiday + rest of week one day late.

Hauler
Priority Waste (via SOCRRA)
Contacts
DPS 248-246-3300; Priority 855-927-8365; SOCRRA 248-288-5150; 1600 N Campbell
Find your day
City Refuse + Recycling + Priority + SOCRRA
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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