Flint, MI Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Flint, Michigan — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Flint, MI runs on a set schedule — your exact day depends on your address. Rules and holiday shifts below.
Pickup days are assigned by address — the city's lookup gives your day, and the schedule repeats each week unless a holiday shifts it.
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Flint services. Recycling runs the same day as trash.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Recycling | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Bulk | Up to 3 bulk items + 20 bags weekly on regular day - no appointment needed. | Provider: Priority Waste (City of Flint contract). |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day * | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Runs one day later |
| Christmas Day * | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Runs one day later |
| New Year's Day * | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Runs one day later |
| Memorial Day * | Mon, May 31, 2027 | Runs one day later |
* Observed date derived from the standard U.S. calendar; the service rule comes from the linked source.
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Compost season — Yard waste collected Apr 1 through the week containing Nov 30; max 20 bags; bags/cans 40 gallons or smaller and under 50 lbs.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Priority Waste (City of Flint contract) | |
| Recycling | Priority Waste (City of Flint contract) | |
| Bulk | Priority Waste (City of Flint contract) |
Common questions
The things Flint residents ask most.
What day is trash pickup in Flint, MI?
Once weekly Monday-Friday by Priority Waste route - trash, recycling and compost all go the same day; the city posts a pickup-day map.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Flint's sanitation page (contractor, same-day trio service, 6-holiday shift rule).
Population 79,661 · Sources: City of Flint Sanitation - Trash & Recycling (fetched 2026-09-25) · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.