diff --git a/templates/speech/daily_briefing.yaml b/templates/speech/daily_briefing.yaml
index c48b5cd..450ac86 100644
--- a/templates/speech/daily_briefing.yaml
+++ b/templates/speech/daily_briefing.yaml
@@ -96,7 +96,9 @@
       <p>
         Let me check the sit rep for today.
 
-        {% if dow == 'Monday' %}
+        {% if is_state('sensor.garbage_collection_large_pickup','1') %}
+          'Tomorrow is the monthly unlimited garbage pickup. Make sure to take out all large garbage items tonight, and do not forget the trash can!'
+        {% elif is_state('sensor.garbage_collection','1') %}
           {{ [
           'Do not forget to take the trash bin to the curb, tomorrow is trash pickup day.',
           'Make sure to take the trash out. No, I do not mean Tony.',
@@ -104,13 +106,12 @@
           ] | random }}
         {% endif %}
 
-        {% if dow == 'Tuesday' %}
-          {% if is_state('binary_sensor.evening','on') %}
-            {{ [
-            'Do not forget to bring the trash can back from the curb.',
-            'The trash can will feel lonely if you leave it at the curb all night.'
-            ] | random }}
-          {% endif %}
+        {% set gc = state_attr('sensor.garbage_collection','days') %}
+        {% if gc == 7 %}
+          {{ [
+          'Do not forget to bring the trash can back from the curb.',
+          'The trash can will feel lonely if you leave it at the curb all night.'
+          ] | random }}
         {% endif %}
 
         {% if is_state('binary_sensor.evening','on') %}
diff --git a/templates/speech/morning_briefing.yaml b/templates/speech/morning_briefing.yaml
index 8676531..cb46a9c 100644
--- a/templates/speech/morning_briefing.yaml
+++ b/templates/speech/morning_briefing.yaml
@@ -120,6 +120,26 @@
             It appears no traffic reports are needed today. Enjoy your day off!
           {% endif %}
 
+      <p>
+        {% if is_state('sensor.garbage_collection_large_pickup','1') %}
+          'Tomorrow is the monthly unlimited garbage pickup. Make sure to take out all large garbage items tonight, and do not forget the trash can!'
+        {% elif is_state('sensor.garbage_collection','1') %}
+          {{ [
+          'Do not forget to take the trash bin to the curb, tomorrow is trash pickup day.',
+          'Make sure to take the trash out. No, I do not mean Tony.',
+          'Tomorrow is a big day for the garbage men. Make sure you do not let them down! Take the trash out!'
+          ] | random }}
+        {% endif %}
+
+        {% set gc = state_attr('sensor.garbage_collection','days') %}
+        {% if gc == 7 %}
+          {{ [
+          'Do not forget to bring the trash can back from the curb.',
+          'The trash can will feel lonely if you leave it at the curb all night.'
+          ] | random }}
+        {% endif %}
+      </p>
+
       <p>
         {% if is_state('input_boolean.briefing_extras','on') %}
           "And now we have the following extra information to pass along. {{ states('input_text.briefing_extras') }} "
diff --git a/templates/speech/nightly_briefing.yaml b/templates/speech/nightly_briefing.yaml
index e8da93a..1758044 100644
--- a/templates/speech/nightly_briefing.yaml
+++ b/templates/speech/nightly_briefing.yaml
@@ -31,13 +31,25 @@
       {% endif %}
     </p>
 
-    {% set dow = as_timestamp(now()) | timestamp_custom('%A') %}
-    {% if dow == 'Monday' %}
-      "I hope that by now you have remembered to take the garbage can to the curb. "
-    {% endif %}
-    {% if dow == 'Tuesday' %}
-      "At this point you should have already done this, but make sure the garbage can is brought back to the house! "
-    {% endif %}
+    <p>
+      {% if is_state('sensor.garbage_collection_large_pickup','1') %}
+        'Tomorrow is the monthly unlimited garbage pickup. Make sure to take out all large garbage items tonight, and do not forget the trash can!'
+      {% elif is_state('sensor.garbage_collection','1') %}
+        {{ [
+        'Do not forget to take the trash bin to the curb, tomorrow is trash pickup day.',
+        'Make sure to take the trash out. No, I do not mean Tony.',
+        'Tomorrow is a big day for the garbage men. Make sure you do not let them down! Take the trash out!'
+        ] | random }}
+      {% endif %}
+
+      {% set gc = state_attr('sensor.garbage_collection','days') %}
+      {% if gc == 7 %}
+        {{ [
+        'Do not forget to bring the trash can back from the curb.',
+        'The trash can will feel lonely if you leave it at the curb all night.'
+        ] | random }}
+      {% endif %}
+    </p>
 
     <p>
       "Bedroom climate scheduling will be as follows. "
diff --git a/templates/speech/welcome_home.yaml b/templates/speech/welcome_home.yaml
index 1aea55e..16fb45c 100644
--- a/templates/speech/welcome_home.yaml
+++ b/templates/speech/welcome_home.yaml
@@ -124,6 +124,26 @@
         {% endif %}
     </p>
 
+    <p>
+      {% if is_state('sensor.garbage_collection_large_pickup','1') %}
+        'Tomorrow is the monthly unlimited garbage pickup. Make sure to take out all large garbage items tonight, and do not forget the trash can!'
+      {% elif is_state('sensor.garbage_collection','1') %}
+        {{ [
+        'Do not forget to take the trash bin to the curb, tomorrow is trash pickup day.',
+        'Make sure to take the trash out. No, I do not mean Tony.',
+        'Tomorrow is a big day for the garbage men. Make sure you do not let them down! Take the trash out!'
+        ] | random }}
+      {% endif %}
+
+      {% set gc = state_attr('sensor.garbage_collection','days') %}
+      {% if gc == 7 %}
+        {{ [
+        'Do not forget to bring the trash can back from the curb.',
+        'The trash can will feel lonely if you leave it at the curb all night.'
+        ] | random }}
+      {% endif %}
+    </p>
+
     <p>
       {% if is_state('light.living_room_lights','on') %}
         {% if is_state('input_boolean.early_night_mode','on') %}