Holiday Trash Schedule

Anchorage, AK trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: Anchorage Solid Waste Services.

Thanksgiving trash pickup in Anchorage

Curbside collection runs as normal

The holiday calendar posted Oct. 19, 2026 shows curbside collections open on Thanksgiving Day and the day after. The landfill and transfer stations close at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Listed by the city for 2026 Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026

Christmas trash pickup in Anchorage

No normal collection Dec. 25; alternate day set by the city

The city's FAQ says customers affected by Christmas are notified of an alternate collection day, generally the following weekday or the previous Saturday. The posted holiday calendar shows curbside collections closed on Christmas Day in one version and next-day service in another, and no alternate date is stated for Dec. 25, 2026.

City rule applied to 2026 Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2026

How Anchorage handles holidays

Refuse is collected on all holidays except Christmas and New Year's Day. For those two, affected customers are notified of an alternate day, generally the following weekday or the previous Saturday.

The calendar covers curbside garbage, recycling and composting. Solid Waste Services collects only in its own service area. Commercial operators serve the rest of the municipality.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 907-343-6250. Find your own collection day: city lookup.

Common questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Anchorage?

Curbside collection runs as normal. The holiday calendar posted Oct. 19, 2026 shows curbside collections open on Thanksgiving Day and the day after. The landfill and transfer stations close at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Anchorage?

No normal collection Dec. 25; alternate day set by the city. The city's FAQ says customers affected by Christmas are notified of an alternate collection day, generally the following weekday or the previous Saturday. The posted holiday calendar shows curbside collections closed on Christmas Day in one version and next-day service in another, and no alternate date is stated for Dec. 25, 2026.

How does Anchorage handle holiday trash pickup?

Refuse is collected on all holidays except Christmas and New Year's Day. For those two, affected customers are notified of an alternate day, generally the following weekday or the previous Saturday.

Does this cover recycling, yard waste and bulk pickup in Anchorage?

The calendar covers curbside garbage, recycling and composting. Solid Waste Services collects only in its own service area. Commercial operators serve the rest of the municipality.

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