Holiday Trash Schedule

Chicago, IL trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation.

Thanksgiving trash pickup in Chicago

2026 Thanksgiving schedule not posted

The only list on the page is for 2024, and it shows no trash service citywide on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28, 2024) and no recycling service in any area. No 2026 dates are posted.

2026 not posted Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026

Christmas trash pickup in Chicago

2026 Christmas schedule not posted

The only list on the page is for 2024, and it shows no trash service citywide on Christmas Day (Dec. 25, 2024) and no recycling service in any area. No 2026 dates are posted.

2026 not posted Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2026

Why Thanksgiving and Christmas 2026 is not confirmed. City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation 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 Chicago handles holidays

Chicago's page states there is no trash service citywide on listed holidays. The page lists only 2024 dates, and it does not say whether collection is shifted after a holiday.

The page covers garbage and blue cart recycling. The page lists recycling service areas and points to the Residential Recycling page and the Chicago Recycling Storymap to find a service area. It does not say whether missed collection is made up later.

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 Chicago?

2026 Thanksgiving schedule not posted. The only list on the page is for 2024, and it shows no trash service citywide on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28, 2024) and no recycling service in any area. No 2026 dates are posted.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Chicago?

2026 Christmas schedule not posted. The only list on the page is for 2024, and it shows no trash service citywide on Christmas Day (Dec. 25, 2024) and no recycling service in any area. No 2026 dates are posted.

How does Chicago handle holiday trash pickup?

Chicago's page states there is no trash service citywide on listed holidays. The page lists only 2024 dates, and it does not say whether collection is shifted after a holiday.

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

The page covers garbage and blue cart recycling. The page lists recycling service areas and points to the Residential Recycling page and the Chicago Recycling Storymap to find a service area. It does not say whether missed collection is made up later.

Sources

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