Priority Waste shares update on improvements in Metro Detroit

On Thursday, the CEO issued an update​ on how the company is improving and acknowledged customer frustrations.

• Sep 17

Grosse Pointe Park officials replaces Priority Waste for trash pickup

The Grosse Pointe Park City Council says it took inspiration from another nearby city after St. Clair Shores made a change to Express Waste last month and saw how much better it's been.

• Jul 22

Priority Waste hires staff, purchases vehicles to address issues, CEO says

Priority Waste's CEO apologized for recent trash-collection issues and outlined plans to improve service in a letter to the company's Metro Detroit customers.

• Jul 1

City of Westland withholding $100K over trash pickup delays

Frustration is growing in Westland, Michigan, as residents report missed and delayed trash pickups across the city. Some say the problem has dragged on for weeks.

• Jun 9

City of Westland taking action on waste collection

The City of Westland is among the Metro Detroit communities that has concerns over its contract with Priority Waste.

• Jun 9

What to know about Livonia's new curbside trash, recycling cart policy

From now on, residents will be required to use the new 64 or 96-gallon carts for trash and recycling that have been in use since December.

• May 14, 2025

Troy officials urge proper lithium battery disposal after truck fire

The fire happened on Wednesday, and the garbage in the truck had to be dumped onto the ground so crews could extinguish the flames.

• May 10, 2025

Michigan resident says "we're tired of waiting" for trash pickup

Residents of Dexter said they haven't had their trash or recycling picked up for weeks.

• Sep 9, 2024

West Bloomfield officials looking for refunds for trash services by GFL

It could be a win for those living in West Bloomfield Township.

• Aug 20, 2024

City of Dearborn withholding payment to Priority Waste as trash pickup delays continue

Mayor Abdullah Hammoud says Priority Waste isn't living up to their end of the contract, so the City of Dearborn won't come through on theirs.

• Aug 1, 2024

Trash pick up delays continue across Metro Detroit

Priority Waste said it inherited a host of issues including a backlog of service from GFL after purchasing the company.

• Jul 17, 2024

Residential trash service changing for 700,000 Michigan residents

Michigan based, Priority Waste Services, is acquiring residential services from GFL, changes happening now.

• Jun 3, 2024

Southeast Michigan cities hit by major residential trash pick-up change

This week, GFL Environmental informed customers that it's selling its residential collection services to Priority Waste.

• May 31, 2024

City of Detroit adding fees with new increasing garbage pick-up plan

The city of Detroit is getting a new garbage collection plan. The new contracts will increase trash pick-ups but will also raise resident's annual fees.

• Feb 7, 2024

Detroit mayor proposes trash pickup plan, potential cost increase for residents

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has a new plan that he says will clean up neighborhoods.

• Dec 14, 2023