Trash collection is a critical service that keeps our communities clean, healthy, and functional. For Novi residents, understanding the intricacies of waste management ensures smooth, efficient disposal and contributes to broader environmental sustainability efforts.
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Novi Trash Pick Up Schedule
Starting July 1, 2024, Priority Waste will be the city’s official residential trash hauler, having purchased the previous provider GFL. The transition ensures continuous, reliable service for Novi residents.
Residential Trash Collection
Novi residents receive:
- 95-gallon trash cart
- 65-gallon recycling cart
- Weekly collection Monday through Friday
- Carts must be placed by 7:00am on collection day
- Remove carts by evening of collection day
Recycling Services
Acceptable recyclable materials include:
- Paper: Newspaper, junk mail, cardboard, magazines
- Metal: Empty cans, aluminum, tin
- Plastic: Bottles, jugs, storage containers, tubs
Unacceptable recycling items:
- Plastic bags
- Styrofoam
- Food waste
- Soiled pizza boxes
- Bubble wrap
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Priority Waste offers free bulk item collection, including:
- Household furniture
- Mattresses
- Box springs
- Refrigerators
Residents must call Priority Waste to schedule pickup on their regular collection day.
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Compost pickup details:
- Weekly from first week of April to second week of December
- Materials must be in Kraft paper bags or labeled containers
- Maximum container size: 35 gallons
- Christmas tree pickup: December 26 through January 15
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Priority Waste observes six holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
If your service day falls on or after a holiday, pickup will be delayed by one day.
How to Request Services
Contact methods:
- Priority Waste direct line: (586) 228-1200
- Live chat at prioritywaste.com/municipality/novi-mi/
- Text Novi’s Qscend system: (248) 278-7611
Important Cart Guidelines
- Maintain 3 feet between carts
- Do not overfill
- Avoid hazardous materials
- No hot ashes or charcoal
- Label yard waste containers with yellow stickers
Novi’s trash pickup services, provided by Priority Waste, offer comprehensive, reliable waste management. By following guidelines and staying informed, residents contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
For the most up-to-date information, always check the official City of Novi and Priority Waste websites.
FAQ
What holidays are garbage pickup in Novi?What is the holiday schedule? If one of the following holidays falls during the week ON OR BEFORE your collection day in a given week, your collection will be one day behind. Holidays observed: New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
Why was trash not picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What holidays are trash pickup in Dade County?Waste collection service is provided, rain or shine, except on these holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, as observed by Miami-Dade County.
Who replaced GFL in Michigan?Priority Waste will replace GFL as the Village’s rubbish collection provider effective July 1, 2024.
https://cityofnovi.org/trash/
Call Priority Waste to schedule a pickup. Bulk items will be picked up on your regularly scheduled collection day. Novi residents receive a 95-gallon trash cart
https://www.prioritywaste.com/municipality/novi-mi/
Service Days: Monday – Friday · Compost Pickup Period: Weekly pick up beginning the first week in April and ending the second week in December. · Bulk Pick Up/