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Effective July 1, 2024, Priority Waste became the waste hauler for single-family residences in Macomb Township collecting trash, recycling and compost collection.
Contact Information:
Please fill out the Service Request Form to report service issues for Priority Waste Residential Services, including missed stops, complaints, or other concerns regarding trash, recycling, yard waste, or bulk pickups. You may also contact Priority Waste (586) 228-1200.
Billing Questions: All billing or account issues should be directed to Priority Waste at (586) 228-1200 or billing@prioritywaste.com
Pay Bill Online: Priority Waste Online Bill Pay (External Link)
Trash Pickup Concerns - Please fill out the service request form to report service issues for Priority Waste Residential Services. Including missed stops, complaints, or other concerns regarding trash, recycling, yard waste, or bulk pickups. You may also contact Priority Waste at (586)228-1200.
Billing Questions - All billing or account issues should be directed to Priority Waste at (586) 228-1200 or billing@prioritywaste.com
Trash Services FAQs - Read through our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Online Bill Pay - Payments can be submitted online through Priority Waste's site where you can make payments.
Service Rate Sheet - Service Rates for the years 2023-2028.
Senior/Veteran Discount Application - Submit completed form in person or by mail with proper identification to:
Macomb Township Treasurer’s Office,
54111 Broughton Road,
Macomb Twp. MI, 48042.
Exemption Request Form - The information must be complete, and the form must be signed and dated at the time of submittal. Please contact Priority for more information.
2026 Date
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Drop-Off Location: Macomb Township Offices, 54111 Broughton Road, Macomb, MI 48042
| ACCEPTABLE WASTE | UNACCEPTABLE WASTES |
|---|---|
| OIL BASED PAINT AND SOLVENTS | LATEX PAINT |
| AEROSOLS | ELECTRONICS - ALL KINDS |
| CORROSIVES (ACIDS/BASES) | PAPER FOR SHREDDING |
| PESTICIDES - HERBICIDES | EXPLOSIVES - FLARES - FIREWORKS |
| REACTIVES - OXIDOZERS | WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION |
| NON-REGULATED WASTE - AUTOMOTIVE FLUIDS | RADIOACTIVE WASTE |
| MERCURY (ELEMENTAL) | DEA-CONTROLLED NARCOTICS |
| NON-DEA PHARMACEUTICALS (OTC MEDS) | TRASH - YARD WASTE - TIRES INDISTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL WASTE |
| PROPANE CYLINDARS (UP TP 30 LBS/EACH) | COMPRASSED GAS CYLINDERS (NON-PROPANE) |
| BATTERIES - MIXED HOUSEHOLD + AUTO FLORESCENT LAMPS - PCB LIGHT BALLAST FIRE EXTINGUISHER - SMOKE DETECTORS | 55 GALLON DRUMS OF WASTE APPLIANCES - WHITE GOODS MICROWAVES - AIR CONDITIONER |
2026 Date
Electronic & Shred Waste Drop-Off Day
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Drop-Off Location: Macomb Township Offices Parking Lot, 54111 Broughton Road, Macomb, MI 48042
| ACCEPTABLE WASTE | UNNACEPTABLE WASTE |
|---|---|
| COMPUTERS + ACCESSORIES | HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE |
| CELL + HOME PHONES | EXPLOSIVES, FLARES, FIREWORKS |
| RADIOS, STEREOS, ETC | AMMUNITION |
| TV'S, DVD PLAYERS, BLU-RAY, ETC | RADIOACTIVE WASTE |
| FAX MACHINES PHOTOCOPIERS GAME CONSOLES | INDUSTRIAL / COMMERCIAL WASTE |
| TYPEWRITERS / WORD PROCESSORS GAME CONSOLES ALOMOST ANYTHING WITH A POWER CORD | COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDARS TRASH, TIRES, YARD WASTE APPLIANCES / WHITE GOODS FREON-CONTAINING ITEMS |
| ACCEPTABLE SHRED WASTE | UNNACCEPTABLE SHRED WASTE |
| MAXIMUM THREE (3) BANKER BOXES (OR EQUIVALENT) OF SHRED PER VEHICLE | 3 - OR 5- RING BINDERS AND LARGE BINDER OR OTHER CLIPS |
| ACCEPT ALL PAPER PTHER THAN OTEMS ON THE UNNECAPTABLE LIST | HEACY CARDBOARD BINDINGS, HARDCOVER BOOKS X-RAY FILMS |
| SHRED FROM HOMEOWNERS ONLY | SHRED FROM BUSINESSES |
Between trash, recycling, and yard waste, it can get confusing to figure out what goes where. Below you'll find a breakdown of each service to help you ensure things are being done correctly and avoid loads that are able to be picked up.
Household Waste
- Regular trash should be put into bags and placed in the 95-gallon cart provided by the service provider. Trash can also be placed in a 32-gallon plastic or metal container.
- In a 95-gallon cart, trash shouldn't weigh more than 200 pounds. In a 32-gallon container, it shouldn't exceed 60 pounds.
- Trash needs to be put out by 7 a.m. on your service day and placed at least 3-4 feet from mailboxes, trees, vehicles, or other obstructions.
Recycling
Clean, uncontaminated recyclable materials can all be placed together in your recycling bin. Make sure to put it out 7 a.m. on your collection day.
The following CAN be recycled:
- Plastics – containers with codes 1 through 7
- Clear & colored glass, no broken glass/panes, drinking glasses. Please remove all plastic and metal lids
- Metal including cans, pots, pans, etc.
- Paper, newspaper, phone books, magazines and brown paper bags
- Cardboard – cut into 2’x 2’ pieces and tied in bundles
- Paper board and box board (i.e. cereal, tissue, shoe box, cans) - flattened and stuffed in biggest box or bundled
- Milk or Juice Cartons
The following CANNOT be recycled:
- Packing materials
- Garbage
- Propane Tanks
- Paint cans
- Medical Waste
- Flammable liquids
- Household cleaners
- Dry or liquid chemicals
- Wood items
- Batteries
- Plastic Bags
Yard Waste
- Yard waste pick- up begins April 1 of each year and end the second full week in December.
- It needs to be ready for pick up by 7 AM.
- Yard waste must be put into a separate 95-gallon cart or 32-gallon plastic or metal container with a yard waste sticker on the side. It can also be placed in biodegradable bags.
- 95-gallon carts can't weigh more than 145 pounds, 32-gallon containers can't weigh more than 60 pounds, and bags shouldn't exceed the manufacturer's capacity limit.
- Brush and tree limbs should be bundled and tied with heavy twine or rope.
- Bundles should not exceed 4 feet in length, 18 inches in diameter, and 50 pounds in weight.
Accepted Yard Waste | NOT Accepted Yard Waste |
|---|---|
Garden waste | Dirt |
Leaves | Sod |
Lawn cuttings | Large stumps |
Shrubs | Sand |
Tree trimmings | Gravel |
Pruning waste | Animal feces |
Dead feces |
Rates: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
| Service Type | Monthly Rate | Quarterly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Curbside | $18.28 | $54.84 |
| Senior 60+ Curbside | $17.28 | $51.84 |
| Veterans under 60 years old | $17.73 | $53.19 |
| Veterans 60+ | $16.76 | $50.28 |
Holiday Schedule
Priority Waste observes the following holidays.
If the holiday falls on a weekday, your scheduled service day will be delayed by one day.
New Years Day January 1 | Independence Day July 4 | Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November |
Memorial Day Last Monday in May | Labor Day First Monday in September | Christmas Day December 25 |
Service Schedule
Monday: Hayes Road to Romeo Plank Road / Hall Road to South side of 23 Mile Road.
West Side of Garfield from Hall Road to North of 21 Mile Road.
North Side of 21 Mile Road from Garfield to Romeo Plank Road.
North Side of 21 Mile Road to South Side of 23 Mile Road.
Tuesday: Card Road to Fairchild Road / Hall Road to 26 Mile.
East Side of Card Road to 26 Mile Road.
Wednesday: Romeo Plank Road to Card Road / North side of 22 Mile Road to the South Side of 25 Mile Road.
East Side of Garfield from Hall Road to 21 Mile Road.
West Side of Card Road from Hall Road to 22 Mile Road.
Thursday: Romeo Plank Road to Card Road / North side of 22 Mile Road to the South Side of 25 Mile Road.
East Side of Romeo Plank from 22 Mile Road to 25 Mile Road.
West Side of Card Road from 22 Mile Road to 25 Mile Road.
Friday: Hayes Road to Card Road / North Side of 25 Mile Road to 26 Mile Road.
West Side of Romeo Plank Road from 23 Mile Road to 25 Mile Road.
North Side of 25 Mile Road from Romeo Plank Road to Card Road.
Hayes Road to Romeo Plank Road from 23 Mile Road to 26 Mile Road.
Recycle Drop-Off Option for Non-Curbside Residents
Pine Tree Acres (External Link) in Lenox Township (586-749-9698) offers a recycling drop-off area for local residents who do not have curbside recycling. The recycling drop-off area is available during normal business hours of Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.