Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Canton
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Collected weekly on your regular collection day.
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on your regular collection day from the first full week of April through the third week of December.
Set Out Time
By 6:30 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash collection fees are billed as an annual charge included directly on your winter property tax bill.
Billing Cycle
Annual (Included in Winter Property Taxes)
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, Drop Box, In Person, Phone
Grey or Black 95-Gallon Cart (Priority Waste issued) Bin (Trash)
All garbage bags must be placed entirely inside the 95-gallon cart. Carts must be placed with hinges/handles facing the house, at least 3 feet away from recycling carts and obstacles. Carts cannot be stored at the end of driveways longer than 12 hours after pickup.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Bagged trash
Blue or Green 65-Gallon Cart Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be placed loose inside the cart. Anything left outside or leaning against the recycling cart will not be collected.
Accepted Items
- ✓Newspaper and junk mail
- ✓Flattened cardboard and boxboard
- ✓Empty metal and aluminum cans
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and storage containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses)
- ✕Food waste
Yard Waste Bin
Use paper yard waste bags or 32-gallon reusable containers with sturdy handles labeled 'Yard Waste'. Max weight is 50 lbs. No plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Garden waste and pumpkins
- ✓Pruning debris
- ✓Small brush and twigs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular collection day
Placement
Place bulk items on the driveway apron, keeping them at least three feet away from your automated garbage and recycling carts so the truck's mechanical arm can operate freely.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Appliances (doors removed)
- ✓ Carpet (rolled and tied)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Freon-bearing items without proper evacuation tags
- ✕ Extra garbage bags
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction materials
If you have more than two bulk items in a single week, you must contact Priority Waste at 586-228-1200 to schedule and pay for a 'Special Pickup'.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week, with Friday routes serviced on Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular trash during its active season (April through mid-December).
If a holiday falls on a weekend, the normal collection schedule remains completely unaffected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring & Summer
April - NovemberCurbside residential yard waste collection officially begins the first full week of April. Residents can place labeled 32-gallon cans or paper yard bags out alongside their regular trash.
Winter
December - MarchYard waste collection concludes in the third week of December. During snowstorms, clear a flat space on your driveway apron for your carts. Live Christmas trees will be picked up curbside for the first three weeks of January.
Severe Weather
Year-RoundIf high winds or heavy snow are forecasted, do not put your carts out the night before. Wait until the morning of your collection day (before 6:30 AM) to prevent carts from blowing into the street or interfering with snowplows.
Local Tips & Community Info
Transition to Priority Waste and Cart Rules
In the summer of 2024, Canton Township revolutionized its sanitation system by partnering with Priority Waste. Residents now utilize unified 95-gallon ADA-compliant carts, completely replacing the older 32-gallon can limitations. To ensure a successful pickup, it is mandatory that all household refuse is securely bagged before being placed inside the provided cart. Any loose garbage bags left on the ground next to the container will be strictly ignored by the collection drivers. The carts must be positioned with the lifting bar facing the street. Since the automated arms require ample clearance, keep the bins at least six feet away from parked vehicles or mailboxes.
Strict Set-Out Timelines for Canton Streets
To keep local neighborhoods looking tidy, Canton Township enforces specific curbside hours. Property owners are not permitted to roll their refuse, recycling, or compost carts to the street edge before 6:00 p.m. the evening preceding their designated collection route. Conversely, all materials absolutely must be at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on the day of service. Keep in mind that Priority Waste will not retrieve items placed on private property or past the sidewalk; they must be positioned right at the street boundary. The township also requests that street parking is minimized between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on service days to facilitate the massive sanitation trucks.
Bi-Weekly Bulk Waste Privileges
When it is time to upgrade home furnishings, Canton Township permits the disposal of up to two large bulky items every single week on your standard refuse day without any additional fees. Acceptable items include couches, dining tables, and standard appliances. If you are tossing a refrigerator or freezer, local safety ordinances require that the doors are completely removed and all Freon is professionally drained and tagged by a licensed technician before setting the unit out. If your household needs to discard more than two heavy items at once, you must contact Priority Waste directly at (586) 228-1200 to coordinate a paid 'Special Pickup' arrangement.
Compost and Yard Debris Seasons
Managing autumn leaves and spring grass clippings in Canton is simple, provided you follow the seasonal calendar. Yard waste operations commence the first full week of April and wrap up during the third week of December. Residents must utilize heavy-duty paper compost bags or personal 32-gallon reusable cans equipped with official 'Yard Waste' stickers, which are available at the Public Works office. A strict 50-pound weight limit applies to each container or bundle of twigs. Never place organic lawn debris into plastic garbage bags, as they will be firmly rejected at the curb.
Holiday Delays and Clean-Up Events
Throughout the calendar year, Priority Waste observes six major holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. When any of these dates fall on a standard weekday, all remaining household collections for that week will be shifted forward by exactly one day. To supplement curbside services, Canton Township periodically hosts Canton Clean-up events for electronic waste (E-waste) and household hazardous materials, giving residents a safe, local avenue to discard old televisions, chemicals, and computers, which are prohibited from standard trash carts.
Drop-off Facilities
Priority Waste Wayne Yard (Canton Clean-up Location)
39000 Van Born Road, Wayne, MI
Materials Accepted
J. Fons Co. Transfer Station (Priority Waste)
6451 E McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48212
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need to put my trash out in Canton?
Bins must be rolled to the curb by 6:30 a.m. on your designated collection day. However, township rules state you cannot place them out before 6:00 p.m. the night prior.
How many bulk items can I throw away each week in Canton?
Residents are allowed to place a maximum of two large bulk items (such as a mattress or appliance) at the curb per week at no extra charge.
Does Canton collect yard waste year-round?
No. Curbside yard waste collection is seasonal, running exclusively from the first full week in April through the third week in December.