Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Davison
Trash Day
Every Monday
Recycling
Every other Monday
Yard Waste
Every Monday (Weekly from April through November)
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
City water and sewer services are billed quarterly (due in February, May, August, and November), while residential curbside collection is contracted through Priority Waste.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person
Typically Green or Blue (Priority/Republic Cart) Bin (Trash)
All standard trash must be placed inside your curbside cart. The maximum weight per individual garbage bag is 50 pounds, and the maximum weight for the entire cart is 75 pounds. Do not use paper bags for household rubbish.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Small amounts of bagged refuse
Typically Blue or Green Cart with Recycle Logo Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is collected every other Monday. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Do not bag recyclables in plastic. Keep the recycling cart at least 3 feet away from your trash cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard and boxboard
- ✓Newspaper, junk mail, and magazines
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and storage containers
- ✓Empty metal, tin, and aluminum cans
- ✓Clear and colored glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam (Polystyrene foam)
- ✕Food wrap and food waste
- ✕Electrical cords, hoses, and Christmas lights
- ✕Syringes and razor blades
Yard Waste Bin
Must be placed in brown paper yard bags, bundled, or in a 32-gallon can clearly marked 'Compost'. Bags/cans cannot exceed 50 pounds. Bundled branches must not exceed 4 feet in length and 40 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Shrub and brush trimmings
- ✓Twigs and small branches (under 2 inches in diameter and less than 4 feet long)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular service day (Mondays)
Placement
Place your single allowed bulk item at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Ensure it is kept a few feet clear of your automated trash and recycling carts. Refrigerator doors must be completely detached.
Accepted
- ✓ Large household furniture
- ✓ Rolled carpet
- ✓ Stoves, hot water tanks, and grills
- ✓ Refrigerators and appliances (doors MUST be removed)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Automotive parts, engines, and tires
- ✕ Gasoline, oil-based paint, and liquid latex paint
- ✕ Concrete, bricks, and heavy construction materials
- ✕ Tree stumps and railroad ties
The weekly 1-item bulk limit is included in your standard municipal hauling services. Residents with massive cleanouts should contact Priority Waste at (855) 927-8365 to rent a roll-off dumpster.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a Monday, your trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day, shifting the Davison service day to Tuesday for that specific week.
Yard Waste Exception
Because the yard waste season ends on December 1st, winter holiday delays only affect standard household trash and bi-weekly recycling routes.
If a major holiday falls on a weekend, your standard Monday collection schedule will remain completely unaffected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
AprilThe dedicated yard waste collection season officially begins on April 1st. Ensure your overwintered brush and early lawn clippings are properly packed in paper leaf bags or marked 32-gallon compost cans.
Autumn
October - NovemberAs fall leaves heavily cover Genesee County, ensure your yard waste bags are placed at least four feet away from your standard rubbish carts so the automated truck drivers can easily identify the separate loads.
Winter
December - MarchYard waste collection officially halts after December 1st. During winter snowstorms, ensure your carts are placed on a shoveled clearing near the street, not perched on top of high snowbanks where automated arms cannot reach them.
Local Tips & Community Info
City of Davison Waste & Recycling Services
For residents in the City of Davison, household waste and recycling collection are handled reliably through a partnership with Priority Waste. Maintaining a pristine neighborhood is a shared effort, and sticking to the municipal collection rules ensures that our local sanitation routes run smoothly. Homeowners are asked to securely bag all garbage before placing it in the provided trash receptacles to prevent loose debris from blowing into streets or neighboring yards during pickup.
Curbside Placement & Timing
Timely cart placement is essential for uninterrupted service. Residents must have their trash, recycling, and yard waste staged at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on their designated collection day. In fact, many households prefer to roll their bins out the night before to guarantee they don't miss the early morning routes. Make sure your bins are facing the roadway and remain clear of obstacles like parked cars, mailboxes, and low-hanging branches, giving the automated collection arms ample space to operate safely.
Accepted Recycling Materials
The City of Davison encourages all households to actively participate in the local recycling program to divert reusable materials from the landfill. The provided recycling carts accept an array of everyday items. You can confidently recycle flattened cardboard, clean pizza boxes, newspapers, magazines, and standard junk mail. Clean metal items, such as aluminum and empty tin cans, are also welcome, along with rinsed plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and storage containers. Remember that recyclables should remain loose in the cart—never bundle them inside plastic bags, which can easily jam recycling facility machinery.
Yard Waste & Compost Regulations
During the seasonal collection period, Priority Waste offers comprehensive yard waste disposal. Organic debris like grass clippings and leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper leaf bags or placed in 32-gallon trash cans that are clearly marked with a 'Yard Waste' decal. If you are disposing of brush or small twigs, they must be tied into secure bundles. Branches cannot exceed 4 feet in length or 2 inches in diameter. Furthermore, neither the bundles, bags, nor marked cans should exceed 50 pounds in total weight.
Holiday Schedule Impacts
Throughout the year, the City of Davison and Priority Waste observe six major holidays that may pause collection services. These holidays are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If your scheduled service day falls on or after one of these holidays during the week, expect your pickup to be delayed by exactly one day. Normal schedules will automatically resume at the start of the following week.
Resolving Missed Pickups
While routes are meticulously planned, an occasional missed pickup can occur. If your carts were out by 7:00 a.m. and still weren't serviced, you can easily request a recovery truck. Residents can report service interruptions directly to Priority Waste by filling out the online support form on their official website or by calling their customer service center at 855-927-8365. Leaving your uncollected cart at the curb ensures the recovery team can service it as soon as a truck is dispatched.
Drop-off Facilities
Flint Transfer Station (Priority Waste Partner Site)
5125 Dort Hwy, Flint, MI 48505
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight limit for yard waste bags and cans in Davison?
All biodegradable yard waste bags, clearly marked compost cans, and bundled brush must not exceed a total weight of 50 pounds.
When do my garbage and recycling bins need to be at the street?
All trash, recycling, and yard waste containers must be placed at the curbside no later than 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day.
How do I contact Priority Waste if my trash was missed?
To report a missed garbage or recycling pickup, Davison residents should contact Priority Waste customer service directly by calling 855-927-8365.