Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Troy
Trash Day
Monday through Thursday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Weekly on the same day as trash collection.
Yard Waste
Weekly on your scheduled collection day from April through early December.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection are funded via city property taxes, while municipal water and sewer services are billed quarterly by the City of Troy.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (ACH Direct Payment), Mail, In Person, Drop Box
Resident-provided can (max 35-gallon) or 90-gallon Tringali Polycart Bin (Trash)
Trash must be bagged securely. If using a personal can, it cannot exceed 35 gallons or weigh more than 60 pounds. Trash bags alone cannot exceed 40 pounds. Limit of 2 cubic yards of refuse per week. Set out between 5:00 p.m. the night before and 7:00 a.m. the day of collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household refuse
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and packaging
- ✓Branches thicker than 2 inches (cut to 3 feet and bundled)
City of Troy-issued Recycling Cart Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables should be placed loosely into your official City of Troy cart. Cardboard must be cut or folded to fit entirely inside the cart; do not force or wedge it in, as drivers cannot reach in to dislodge stuck materials.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard and boxboard
- ✓Clean glass bottles and jars
- ✓Metal cans and aerosol cans
- ✓Plastics (bottles, jugs, and tubs)
- ✓Newspaper, junk mail, and magazines
Do NOT Include
- ✕Styrofoam (take to SOCRRA drop-off)
- ✕Plastic grocery bags or film
- ✕Tissue paper, napkins, or paper towels
- ✕Scrap metal
- ✕Batteries or electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Use 30-gallon brown paper compost bags or a 35-gallon can displaying a 'City of Troy Yard Waste' decal (available at City Hall or the Library). Containers cannot exceed 50 pounds. There is a 15-bag limit per week. Small branches must be tied in bundles (limit 5 bundles per week).
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small twigs and branches (under 2 inches thick and 3 feet long)
- ✓General garden debris
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular trash collection day.
Placement
Place your two bulk items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Ensure any doors on refrigerators or freezers are completely removed and set beside the unit to prevent child entrapment.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Household appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers)
- ✓ Properly rolled and tied carpet (max 60 lbs per roll)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Items weighing over 250 pounds
- ✕ Excessive amounts of furniture due to a whole-house eviction or move
- ✕ Concrete, dirt, brick, or heavy masonry
- ✕ Automotive parts and tires
The two-item weekly bulk limit is included in your standard city services. Excessive trash (more than 2 cubic yards) requires calling Tringali Sanitation at (248) 585-9120 for a special price quote.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When an observed holiday falls on a weekday, trash, recycling, and yard waste collections for that day and all remaining days of the week are delayed by exactly one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular refuse during the active composting season.
Collections are not delayed for minor holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, or Veterans Day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring through Fall
Early April to Mid-DecemberCurbside collection of yard waste actively runs from the first Monday in April through the third week of December. During the off-season winter months, yard waste is not collected.
Winter Holidays
Late November through JanuaryMajor holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas will push your Tringali Sanitation collection day back by one day if the holiday falls on a weekday. Friday collections are subsequently pushed to Saturday.
Fall Leaf Cleanup
October and NovemberResidents must bag their fall leaves in paper compost bags or labeled yard waste cans. Troy does not permit raking loose leaves into the street or right-of-way for municipal vacuuming.
Local Tips & Community Info
Troy MI Refuse and Garbage Collection
As a bustling Oakland County community, Troy maintains high standards for residential waste management. The city provides comprehensive weekly garbage collection through its contracted sanitation partners. Residents should place their standard refuse bins at the street edge no later than 7:00 AM on their designated pickup day, though you can place them out the evening prior after 5:00 PM. All household waste must be contained within securely closed cans or heavy-duty plastic bags, not exceeding 32 gallons in capacity or weighing over 50 pounds. Ensuring lids are tightly secured helps prevent local wildlife from creating a mess in your neighborhood.
Curbside Recycling with SOCRRA
The City of Troy partners with the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA) to offer robust curbside recycling options. Your recycling materials are picked up on the exact same morning as your regular refuse. Households can use the provided wheeled recycling carts to dispose of clean cardboard, glass bottles, metal cans, and various household plastics. It is crucial to rinse out all food containers before tossing them in the cart. If you possess unique recyclables like scrap metal or electronics, you can bring them directly to the SOCRRA drop-off facility located on Coolidge Highway.
Large Bulk Item Disposal Rules
When it is time to discard oversized household goods such as couches, tables, or non-freon appliances, Troy offers convenient bulk trash pickup. There is no need to make a special appointment for standard heavy items; simply place them next to your regular garbage on your normal collection day. However, if you are disposing of a refrigerator, freezer, or air conditioner, the freon must be professionally extracted, and a certified sticker must be applied before the sanitation crew will load it into the truck.
Handling Yard Waste in Troy
Oakland County experiences four distinct seasons, making yard maintenance a priority. Troy's seasonal compost and yard waste program typically runs from early April through mid-December. Residents can dispose of grass, leaves, and soft garden debris by placing them in tall Kraft paper compost bags or rigid 32-gallon containers clearly marked with a Yard Waste decal. Brush and small tree limbs must be securely tied into bundles using heavy twine. These bundles cannot exceed four feet in length or weigh more than 50 pounds to ensure safe lifting by the crews.
Holiday Delays and Schedule Shifts
Throughout the calendar year, routine sanitation services may be interrupted by major national holidays. Troy observes six primary holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Whenever a designated holiday falls on a weekday, all subsequent collections for that week will be pushed back by exactly 24 hours. Normal scheduling resumes the following Monday without any further interruptions.
Drop-off Facilities
SOCRRA Recycling Drop-Off Center
995 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48084
Materials Accepted
SOCRRA Transfer Station (Trash Dumping)
991 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48084 (Across from Meijer)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my garbage was not collected?
If your refuse was properly placed at the curb by 7:00 AM but remains uncollected by late afternoon, contact the Troy Department of Public Works immediately. You can submit a missed pickup request through the city website or call their main office the following morning.
Are plastic grocery bags accepted in my recycling cart?
No, standard plastic grocery bags are strictly prohibited in the SOCRRA curbside recycling carts because they jam the sorting machinery. You should return these thin plastics to local grocery stores that feature dedicated bag drop-off bins.
How do I get a replacement recycling bin?
If your SOCRRA recycling cart becomes damaged or goes missing, you can request a replacement directly through the City of Troy's Department of Public Works website or by visiting the city's administrative offices during regular business hours.