Holiday Trash Schedule

Charleston, SC trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Charleston Environmental Services.

Thanksgiving trash pickup in Charleston

2026 Thanksgiving notice not posted yet

No 2026 notice was found. In 2025 city crews ran a normal schedule Monday through Wednesday and collections shifted to a one-day delay after Thursday.

2026 not posted Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026

Christmas trash pickup in Charleston

2026 Christmas notice not posted yet

No 2026 notice was found. In 2025 there was no collection on Thursday, Dec. 25 and Thursday routes were collected Friday, Dec. 26.

2026 not posted Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2026

Why Thanksgiving and Christmas 2026 is not confirmed. City of Charleston Environmental Services had not published a 2026 notice for Thanksgiving and Christmas on its official page when last checked. Cities usually post holiday notices in the weeks before the holiday. This page states only what the city has published, and it will be updated when the city posts. Until then, use the city lookup or phone number below.

How Charleston handles holidays

The city posts a notice each holiday. In 2025, collections shifted to a one-day delay after the holiday for city crews.

The notices cover trash and do not mention recycling. City crews and the contractor Trident Waste have different schedules in some areas (Johns Island, Outer West Ashley, Daniel Island, Cainhoy).

Contact and your collection day

Use the source link above for the city's contact options.

Common questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Charleston?

2026 Thanksgiving notice not posted yet. No 2026 notice was found. In 2025 city crews ran a normal schedule Monday through Wednesday and collections shifted to a one-day delay after Thursday.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Charleston?

2026 Christmas notice not posted yet. No 2026 notice was found. In 2025 there was no collection on Thursday, Dec. 25 and Thursday routes were collected Friday, Dec. 26.

How does Charleston handle holiday trash pickup?

The city posts a notice each holiday. In 2025, collections shifted to a one-day delay after the holiday for city crews.

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

The notices cover trash and do not mention recycling. City crews and the contractor Trident Waste have different schedules in some areas (Johns Island, Outer West Ashley, Daniel Island, Cainhoy).

Sources

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