Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Novi
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Weekly on your regular collection day
Yard Waste
Weekly on your collection day from the first Monday in April through mid-December
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside trash, recycling, and yard waste services are billed as an itemized refuse fee on your summer and winter property tax statements rather than a separate utility invoice.
Billing Cycle
Semi-Annually (Included in Summer and Winter Property Taxes)
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, Drop Box, In Person
95-Gallon Priority Waste Cart (or Resident-Provided Can) Bin (Trash)
Place your garbage in the cart by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Keep 3 feet of clearance around the cart. If you use a personal can, it cannot exceed 35 gallons or weigh more than 60 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Normal household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Small amounts of brick/concrete (under 60 lbs)
- ✓Properly sealed medical sharps
65-Gallon Priority Waste Cart Bin (Recycling)
You must use the city-provided 65-gallon cart for recycling. Keep recyclables loose inside the cart; do not bag them. Rinse all food containers prior to disposal.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard and boxboard
- ✓Newspaper, junk mail, and mixed paper
- ✓Empty metal and aluminum cans
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and storage containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam and bubble wrap
- ✕Hard book covers
- ✕Pyrex, ceramics, and soiled pizza boxes
Yard Waste Bin
Use Kraft paper bags or personal 35-gallon cans marked with a yellow yard waste sticker (available at the Civic Center). Bundled brush must be tied, under 4 feet long, less than 18 inches in diameter, and under 60 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Small twigs and branches (under 6 inches in diameter)
- ✓General woody yard debris
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regularly scheduled collection day.
Placement
Place approved bulk items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Ensure a 3-foot clearance from your regular automated carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Household furniture (couches, mattresses)
- ✓ Refrigerators and freezers (doors removed)
- ✓ Bathtubs, toilets, and water heaters (water drained)
- ✓ Hot tubs (must be cut into 4 sections)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste and chemicals
- ✕ Items that cannot be safely managed by a two-person crew
- ✕ Whole tires (must be cut in half)
Bulk pickup is free for residents, provided you call (586) 228-1200 ahead of time to get placed on the route schedule.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your service day falls on or after an observed holiday during the work week, your collection day will be delayed by exactly one day.
Yard Waste Exception
During the active compost season, yard waste follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard refuse and recycling.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, it generally does not impact the Monday-Friday collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring through Late Fall
Early April to Mid-DecemberThe dedicated yard waste collection season in Novi runs from the first week of April (e.g., April 6) through the week encompassing December 13. Outside of this window, yard waste is not collected curbside.
Winter Post-Holiday Cleanup
Late December through Mid-JanuaryFollowing the holidays, Priority Waste conducts a special Christmas tree pickup sweep. This seasonal service begins on December 26 and generally continues through the week that includes January 15.
All Seasons
Year-RoundNovi observes six major holidays. Collections landing on or after a major holiday will be delayed by one day, with Friday routes pushed to Saturday.
Local Tips & Community Info
Navigating Novi's Solid Waste and Recycling Program
For residents of Novi, Michigan, waste management is streamlined to keep neighborhoods looking pristine. Priority Waste handles the weekly garbage and recycling needs for the community. Instead of dealing with a separate monthly invoice, single-family homeowners pay for these services through a set fee applied directly to their summer and winter tax bills. Your service provides you with a 95-gallon cart for standard trash and a 65-gallon cart dedicated to recyclable materials.
Set-Out Times and Cart Spacing
To ensure a smooth pickup, place your provided receptacles at the street edge by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled service day. Novi city ordinance mandates that bins should not be left out more than 24 hours prior to collection and must be taken back in within 12 hours after the truck passes. Give each cart at least three feet of clearance from mailboxes, parked cars, and other objects to allow the automated mechanical arms to grab them without interference.
Disposing of Large Bulk Items
Getting rid of a couch, mattress, or old refrigerator does not require a special trip to the dump. Priority Waste collects household bulk items at no additional cost on your normal service day. While you are not strictly required to schedule this, it is highly recommended to give their dispatch team a courtesy call at (586) 228-1200 so they can alert the driver. Make sure appliances and large furniture pieces are safely positioned at the curb alongside your standard bins.
Seasonal Yard Waste Regulations
Composting yard clippings is highly encouraged, and curbside collection runs from the first Monday in April all the way through the second week of December. You can use large paper compost bags or your own rigid containers up to 35 gallons, provided they are clearly marked with a yellow yard waste sticker. These free stickers are available at the Novi Civic Center. Brush and branches must be tied with string into bundles under four feet long and weighing less than 60 pounds. Plastic bags are never accepted for organic debris.
Door-to-Curb Service for Eligible Residents
Recognizing that not everyone can easily transport heavy bins down a long driveway, the city offers a special assistance program. Residents who have a short-term injury or a long-term medical disability can apply for Door-to-Curb pickup. You must submit a completed application form along with a doctor's note or medical documentation to the Department of Public Works to get this accommodation approved.
Holiday Schedule Adjustments
Whenever a major holiday disrupts the normal work week, Priority Waste adjusts their routing. The recognized holidays are New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If your normal pickup falls on or after one of these days during the week, expect the garbage truck to arrive one day later than usual.
Drop-off Facilities
RRRASOC Recycling & HHW Events
Various Southwest Oakland County locations (Visit rrrasoc.org)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I place my garbage carts at the curb in Novi?
Bins should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day, but no earlier than 24 hours before your scheduled pickup.
Does Priority Waste charge extra to take away old appliances or furniture?
No, bulk items like mattresses and refrigerators are collected for free on your regular day. However, it is appreciated if you call Priority Waste ahead of time to let them know.
How long does the yard waste pickup season last?
Curbside yard waste collection begins on the first Monday of April and concludes during the second week of December each year.