Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Northville
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Thursday depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Collected weekly on the same day as trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on your regular collection day from mid-March through mid-December.
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
Residential waste and recycling collection is billed biannually directly by Priority Waste (sent in May and November), separate from Township water and property tax bills.
Billing Cycle
Biannual
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Credit/Debit Card, Electronic Check, Phone, Mail
Black-lidded Township cart (64 or 96-gallon) Bin (Trash)
Set out by 7:00 a.m. on collection day, but no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before. If the cart is full, you may place extra bags adjacent to it, but never on top of the lid.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household solid waste
- ✓Non-recyclable materials
- ✓Bundled brush (>2 inches thick, max 4 ft long)
Gray-lidded Township cart (64 or 96-gallon) Bin (Recycling)
Place acceptable items directly in the cart comingled. Keep the recycling cart at least 3 feet away from your trash cart and any bulk items.
Accepted Items
- ✓Paper and flattened cardboard
- ✓Clean glass bottles and jars
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Approved plastic containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Hazardous materials
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Plastic bags or film
Yard Waste Bin
Place in 32-35 gallon containers labeled 'Yard Waste' or Kraft paper bags. 50 lbs max per container. Runs from mid-March to mid-December.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves and lawn cuttings
- ✓Garden waste
- ✓Shrubs and pruning waste (under 2 inches thick)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand (must be scheduled)
Placement
Place the bulky item at least 3 feet away from your cart at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches
- ✓ Appliances
- ✓ Bulky furniture
Not Accepted
- ✕ Large quantities for evictions and move-outs
- ✕ Commercial items
- ✕ Dirt, sod, large stumps
Included in service for standard items, but large move-out or eviction quantities require a custom quote from Priority Waste.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a holiday falls on a Monday through Thursday, your pickup will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collection is delayed by one day during holiday weeks, following the same schedule as solid waste.
Friday is designated as the open day for delayed holiday week collections since standard routes run Monday through Thursday.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring to Fall
March - DecemberCurbside yard waste collection typically resumes mid-March (e.g., March 16) and runs continuously through the middle of December (e.g., December 14).
Winter
December - MarchDuring the winter months, curbside yard waste collection is suspended. Natural Christmas trees, however, are collected for three weeks following Christmas Day.
Year-Round
January - DecemberBills for your waste and recycling services are sent bi-annually directly by Priority Waste (in November for Jan-Jun services, and in May for Jul-Dec services). Ensure your online account remains current.
Local Tips & Community Info
Standard Garbage Collection Routines in Northville
Residents of the City of Northville enjoy comprehensive weekly solid waste services designed to preserve the historic charm of the local neighborhoods. Solid waste collection is contracted through a dedicated regional hauler, ensuring prompt and sanitary removal of household garbage. To guarantee your refuse is picked up, you must place your approved trash cart at the edge of the street by 7:00 a.m. on your specific neighborhood's collection morning. Local ordinances prohibit homeowners from leaving their bins at the curb indefinitely; therefore, carts should not be placed out prior to 6:00 p.m. the evening before pickup and must be returned to your garage or side yard by the end of your collection day. All garbage must be securely bagged within the container to prevent litter from scattering on windy days.
Single-Stream Recycling Instructions
Diverting usable materials from the landfill is a major priority for the Northville community. The city utilizes a single-stream recycling system, which allows residents to conveniently mix all acceptable recyclables into a single designated cart. You can safely dispose of flattened corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, steel tins, glass jars, and rigid plastic bottles (numbered 1-7). A critical rule to remember is that recyclables must remain loose. Do not pack your paper or plastics into plastic grocery bags, as flexible film plastics cause severe mechanical jams at the recycling processing center. If you have an abundance of cardboard from recent online deliveries, ensure the boxes are completely flattened so they fit inside the cart with the lid closed securely.
Navigating the Yard Waste Collection Season
Keeping Northville's beautiful, mature tree-lined streets looking pristine requires a robust seasonal compost program. The city provides weekly yard waste collection that typically kicks off in mid-March and runs continuously through mid-December. During this active period, homeowners must separate their grass clippings, pulled weeds, and fallen leaves from their normal household trash. Organic landscaping debris must be placed in 30-gallon biodegradable kraft paper bags or housed in a standard 32-gallon trash can displaying a clear 'Yard Waste' sticker on the front. Individual compost containers must not exceed a 50-pound weight limit. Additionally, small brush and branches can be bundled using heavy twine, provided the bundles are under four feet in length.
Oversized Debris and Appliance Removal
Upgrading your furniture or cleaning out a basement inevitably generates waste that cannot squeeze into a standard cart. Northville’s sanitation contract accommodates these scenarios by permitting residents to set out one bulky household item per week alongside their regular trash. This bulk allowance applies to items such as a discarded mattress, an old sofa, or a wooden desk. When it comes to disposing of large white goods like refrigerators, freezers, or dehumidifiers, environmental regulations take precedence. Any appliance that utilizes Freon must have the hazardous gas legally evacuated by a certified HVAC technician, and an official certification sticker must be clearly visible on the appliance before the haulers will collect it.
Holiday Schedule Shifts and Missed Service
The weekly sanitation routing across Northville is subject to adjustments during six major federal holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Whenever one of these recognized holidays falls on a weekday, all refuse, recycling, and compost pickups for the remainder of that calendar week are pushed back by one day, meaning a typical Wednesday collection will happen on Thursday. If a holiday falls on a weekend, your standard weekday schedule is entirely unaffected. If you followed all placement rules and your bins were still skipped on a normal operational day, you should immediately contact the Department of Public Works to report the oversight.
Drop-off Facilities
Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste Events
Various locations across Wayne County
Materials Accepted
Priority Waste - Customer Service Office
45000 River Ridge Drive, Suite 200, Clinton Township, MI 48038
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do my garbage and recycling bins need to be at the curb?
All trash, recycling, and yard waste carts must be placed at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day to ensure they are not missed.
When does the city collect yard waste?
Yard waste collection occurs weekly on your regular trash day, typically starting in mid-March and ending in mid-December. Materials must be in kraft paper bags or labeled cans.
Am I allowed to throw away a mattress with my regular trash?
Yes, Northville allows residents to place one bulk item, such as a mattress or piece of furniture, at the curb each week alongside their regular household garbage.