Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Holland
Trash Day
Trash is collected once a week on a designated weekday (Monday through Friday) depending on your neighborhood.
Recycling
Recycling is collected every other week on your regular trash pickup day.
Yard Waste
Seasonal weekly pickup on your normal trash day from April 1 through November 30.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (or after 6:00 PM the evening before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside refuse and recycling charges are mandatory for city residents and are billed directly on your monthly Holland BPW utility statement.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person
Typically Blue or Green Cart (Republic Services) Bin (Trash)
Carts must be placed at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the evening before pickup. Empty containers must be removed from the curb by 7:00 p.m. on your collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Standard household refuse
Designated Recycling Cart (Often with a lighter lid) Bin (Recycling)
Collection occurs every other week. Recyclables should be placed loosely in the cart, never bagged. Carts must be out by 6:00 p.m. the night before.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Paper and junk mail
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastics #1-#7
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Yard clippings
Yard Waste Bin
Subscription service active from April 1 to November 30. Service automatically renews every April 1st unless explicitly canceled by the resident beforehand.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small branches and twigs
- ✓Garden debris
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
As needed (via coupon system)
Placement
Rules vary based on the specific Project Pride drop-off or scheduled collection instructions provided with the coupon.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Oversized household items
- ✓ Items typically not accepted in weekly curbside bins
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Liquid chemicals
- ✕ Explosives
The coupons are provided by the City of Holland, allowing residents to bypass standard bulky item fees for up to two disposals per year.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When an observed holiday falls on a weekday, standard refuse and recycling collections will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
Subscribed yard waste services follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular trash.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, there is typically no delay to the standard weekday collection routes.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - AprilThe city's Annual Spring Clean-Up Program allows residents to place unbagged yard clippings, shrub trimmings, and twigs (up to 3 inches in diameter) directly on the road shoulder for a one-time sweep by the Streets Division.
Autumn
October - NovemberThe city operates a dedicated Fall Leaf Program where residents can rake leaves directly to the curb. Note that this program is strictly for leaves; brush and twigs are not accepted during the fall sweep.
Winter
December - MarchStandard yard waste bin service is suspended from December 1st through March 31st. Ensure you cancel your service before April 1st if you do not want it to automatically renew for the upcoming 8-month season.
Local Tips & Community Info
City of Holland's Weekly Refuse Program
In the City of Holland, Michigan, residential trash collection is conducted on a strict weekly basis. Through a municipal contract with Republic Services, eligible households are supplied with rollout garbage carts designed for efficient automated collection. To ensure seamless service, residents must place their containers at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on their specific collection morning. However, city ordinances stipulate that carts should not be placed at the roadside any earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before. Once emptied, all bins must be removed from the curb by 7:00 p.m. on your pickup day. The Holland Board of Public Works (HBPW) manages the centralized billing and customer service for this sanitation program.
Bi-Weekly Curbside Recycling Rules
As part of the city's strong commitment to sustainability, Holland offers a robust single-stream recycling program. Recycling carts are serviced every other week, directly coinciding with your normal trash pickup day. Acceptable materials include flattened cardboard shipping boxes, empty glass containers, metal food cans, and plastic jugs. A critical regulation emphasized by the city's Recycling Raccoons initiative is that all recyclables must remain loose—you must never bag your items in plastic grocery sacks. Furthermore, the regional sorting facility requires objects to be larger than a credit card to avoid jamming the sophisticated sorting machinery. Clean and dry your items thoroughly to prevent contaminating the entire load.
Seasonal Yard Waste and Fall Leaf Pickup
Managing lawn clippings, twigs, and fallen leaves is simplified through the HBPW yard waste program, which operates annually from April 1st through November 30th. Residents can subscribe to receive an authorized yard waste cart, but it is important to note that this specific service automatically rolls over each calendar year. If you wish to cancel your yard waste subscription, you must do so before April 1st to avoid being locked into the eight-month billing cycle. In addition to the cart service, the City of Holland coordinates a specialized Spring Clean-Up event for heavy brush and a dedicated Fall Leaf Program where residents can conveniently rake foliage into the street for specialized vacuum collection.
Project Pride Coupons for Bulk Disposal
Getting rid of oversized items like broken furniture, mattresses, or large appliances requires a different approach in the City of Holland. Instead of merely setting these massive items out for weekly curbside collection, the municipality utilizes the highly successful Project Pride program. Residents receive specialized Project Pride coupons that authorize them to dispose of miscellaneous bulk materials at designated local drop-off locations. This voucher system helps keep neighborhood streets visually appealing and clear of heavy debris while giving homeowners a flexible, affordable way to clear out their basements, attics, and garages.
Holiday Delays and HBPW Customer Service
Sanitation routing in Holland is impacted by six major national holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. When one of these recognized holidays falls on a standard weekday, all curbside collection services for the remainder of that week are delayed by one full day. For example, a Thursday pickup will take place on Friday. If your trash or recycling cart is accidentally missed on a normal operational day, or if you need to request a seasonal service hold—which can pause your billing for three to six months while you are out of town—you should contact Holland BPW customer service at 616-355-1500 immediately.
Drop-off Facilities
Community & Neighborhood Services (Project Pride Coupons)
270 S River Avenue, 3rd Floor, Holland, MI 49423
Materials Accepted
Ottawa County Resource Recovery Service Center
Check Ottawa County website for specific mobile event locations
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the allowed times to place my trash cart at the curb in Holland?
You may place your trash and recycling containers at the curb starting at 6:00 p.m. the evening before your collection day. Carts must be out by 7:00 a.m. for pickup and removed by 7:00 p.m. the same day.
How often is recycling picked up in the City of Holland?
Curbside recycling is collected every other week on the exact same day as your regular weekly refuse pickup. All materials must be placed loosely in the cart without plastic bags.
How do I dispose of large furniture or bulk items?
The City of Holland utilizes the Project Pride program for bulk waste. Residents can use Project Pride coupons to drop off oversized items at designated locations rather than leaving them at the curb.