Wayne trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | DPW + Priority Waste (new schedule Jul 6, 2026). Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | After 8 p.m. prior – before 7 a.m.; in by 8 p.m. day of. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Curbside begins Jul 6, 2026 (biweekly per city recycling calendar language). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Call Priority to schedule special ; Priority limit up to 3 items or 8 bags. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Priority Waste |
| Contacts | Priority 586-228-1200; DPW 734-721-8600; 35200 Forest. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
After 8 p.m. prior – before 7 a.m.; in by 8 p.m. day of.
Where
Berm sidewalk–curb.
Limits
50 lb; bulk call-schedule ≤3/8 bags Priority.
Not allowed
Paper bags/cardboard as refuse receptacles.
Bags
Plastic bags OK for garbage only.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
City Refuse Collection Services + Residential Regulations + Priority
Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofwayne.com · 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 | — |
If regular day falls on NYD, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas → collect day following the holiday.
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Full details for Wayne: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- DPW + Priority Waste (new schedule Jul 6, 2026). Map/calendar PDFs. Regulations: out before 7 a.m.; not before 8 p.m. prior; receptacles in by 8 p.m. collection day; berm between sidewalk and curb. Cans 5–32 gal with lids/handles or plastic bags (trash only) ≤50 lb; no paper shopping bags/cardboard boxes as refuse. DPW 734-721-8600.
- Recycling
- Curbside begins Jul 6, 2026 (biweekly per city recycling calendar language). Report issues Priority.
- Bulk pickup
- Call Priority to schedule special (586-228-1200 / 855-927-8365); Priority limit up to 3 items or 8 bags. Appliances on collection day OK; fridge doors off.
- Curbside: when
- After 8 p.m. prior – before 7 a.m.; in by 8 p.m. day of.
- Curbside: where
- Berm sidewalk–curb.
- Curbside: limits
- 50 lb; bulk call-schedule ≤3/8 bags Priority.
- Curbside: brush
- Compost Apr 1 – week of Dec 15; bags or cans ≤50 lb; ≤10 bags or 5 cans; branches ≤4 ft / ≤3 in dia, ≤10 bundles/week tied; no cardboard/plastic bags for compost. Priority compost 3/30/2026–12/11/2026 (cans/bags no limit).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Paper bags/cardboard as refuse receptacles.
- Curbside: bags
- Plastic bags OK for garbage only.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ordinance Ch. 1060.
- 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
If regular day falls on NYD, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas → collect day following the holiday.
- Hauler
- Priority Waste
- Contacts
- Priority 586-228-1200; DPW 734-721-8600; 35200 Forest
- Find your day
- City Refuse Collection Services + Residential Regulations + 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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