Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Oak Park
Trash Day
Monday through Friday, depending on neighborhood section (Monday: Section 1; Tuesday: Section 2; Wednesday: Section 3; Thursday: Section 4; Friday: Section 5)
Recycling
Weekly on the same day as trash collection
Yard Waste
Weekly on your scheduled trash day from early April through mid-December
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Rubbish collection is conveniently included as a standard monthly charge on your City of Oak Park water and utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (ACH), Mail, Phone, Drop Box, In Person
Typically Grey (95-gallon) or Personal Cans Bin (Trash)
Trash must be placed in a 95-gallon cart or a 10- to 32-gallon can with handles and a lid. Containers cannot exceed 60 lbs, and individual bags cannot exceed 40 lbs.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Tied plastic bags (minimum 2 mils thick)
Typically Blue (64-gallon or 96-gallon) Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables should be placed loosely into your SOCRRA recycling cart. Carts can be purchased through the Oak Park Utility Billing Division.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and boxboard
- ✓Junk mail, paper, and magazines
- ✓Milk cartons and juice boxes
- ✓Empty metal and aerosol cans
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Hazardous materials
Yard Waste Bin
Place yard waste in 30-gallon paper yard waste bags or a refuse can marked with an official Oak Park yard waste decal. Branches cannot be mixed with leaf piles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Small twigs (1/4 inch or less)
- ✓Shrub trimmings
- ✓Weeds
- ✓Garden debris
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly
Placement
Set bulk items out by 7:00 a.m. alongside your standard refuse carts. Ensure doors are removed from white goods and mattresses are completely wrapped.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and couches
- ✓ Appliances (doors removed from fridges)
- ✓ Mattresses (must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Large household goods
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Oil and solvents
- ✕ Sharps and hazardous materials
- ✕ Broken concrete and building materials
There is no additional fee for up to three bulk items per week. If you have more than three items, you must contact Priority Waste to make special arrangements, which may incur charges.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, refuse, recycling, and yard waste collections will typically be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Fall leaf collection schedules are dictated by weather and equipment constraints rather than standard holiday schedules.
Weekend holidays do not affect the normal Monday through Friday Oak Park trash pickup schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall
October - NovemberDuring the Department of Public Works' dedicated fall leaf collection, rake leaves into long rows at the curb. Do not place them in single large piles, and ensure cars are not parked in front of the leaves.
Winter
Mid-December - Early AprilCurbside yard waste collection pauses in mid-December. However, during the winter months, Oak Park residents can drop off up to 10 bags of leaves per trip at the SOCRRA facility at 995 Coolidge in Troy.
Spring/Summer
March, June, SeptemberTake advantage of the city's 'Haul Your Own Junk Away Days' behind the Public Library to drop off broken concrete and building materials—items that Priority Waste will not pick up curbside.
Local Tips & Community Info
Priority Waste and the SOCRRA Partnership
In Oak Park, residential sanitation is managed by Priority Waste in direct collaboration with the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA). The city operates on a structured five-day routing schedule that runs from Monday through Friday. To ensure your household is not skipped by the trucks, all refuse and recyclables must be wheeled out to the edge of the street by 7:00 a.m. on your designated morning. If you are in need of a heavy-duty container, the municipality sells official 96-gallon trash and recycling carts directly through the Utility Billing division, which conveniently includes free Wednesday home delivery to your driveway.
Proper Cart Usage and Weight Restrictions
When setting out your weekly garbage, you must use either the official 96-gallon city carts or a personal 10- to 32-gallon can equipped with sturdy handles and a tight-fitting lid. Heavy-duty plastic bags are also permitted for curbside placement, provided they are at least two mils thick and securely tied shut. To protect the automated equipment and the collection crews, no single can may exceed a maximum weight of 60 pounds, and individual plastic bags must remain strictly under 40 pounds.
Bulk Trash and Haul Your Own Junk Days
Priority Waste allows Oak Park households to place up to three oversized items at the curb each week alongside their normal garbage. However, rigid safety rules apply: refrigerator doors must be completely detached from the hinges, and all mattresses or box springs must be tightly wrapped in protective plastic. For massive cleanouts, the local government also hosts 'Haul Your Own Junk Away Days' three times a year behind the Oak Park Public Library, providing free roll-off dumpsters for residents to utilize.
Seasonal Yard Waste Collection
Compostable yard debris is picked up weekly from early April through the middle of December. Homeowners are required to use standard 30-gallon brown kraft paper yard bags or dedicated refuse cans marked with an official Oak Park yard waste decal, which can be obtained at the Department of Public Works. If you have small tree branches or brush, they must be less than two inches in diameter, cut to lengths of four feet or less, and tied in manageable bundles weighing under 40 pounds.
Safe Disposal of Hazardous Materials
Toxic items such as motor oil, liquid paint, pesticides, and medical sharps cannot be thrown into your standard curbside bins. Because Oak Park is an active SOCRRA community, residents have free access to the household hazardous waste drop-off facility located on Coolidge Highway in nearby Troy. You must schedule an advanced appointment through the SOCRRA website and bring a valid ID showing proof of residency to legally dispose of these dangerous household chemicals.
Drop-off Facilities
SOCRRA Drop-Off Center
995 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48084
Materials Accepted
Haul Your Own Junk Away Days (Oak Park Public Library)
14200 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park, MI 48237
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Oak Park provide large trash and recycling carts?
Yes, residents can purchase 96-gallon trash and recycling carts through the Utility Billing office or online via Point & Pay, which includes free home delivery on Wednesdays.
What is the rule for throwing away a mattress in Oak Park?
To be collected by Priority Waste, all mattresses and box springs must be completely wrapped in plastic before being placed at the curb to protect sanitation workers.
How do I report a missed trash pickup?
You can report service issues directly through the online Priority Waste Customer Portal or by calling their customer service hotline at (855) 927-8365.