Holiday Trash Schedule

Durham, NC trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Durham Solid Waste.

Thanksgiving trash pickup in Durham

Collection normally pushed back one business day

The city's page says holidays normally push collection back one business day. It does not list a Thanksgiving 2026 notice.

City rule applied to 2026 Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026

Christmas trash pickup in Durham

Collection normally pushed back one business day

The city's page says holidays normally push collection back one business day. It does not list a Christmas 2026 notice.

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

How Durham handles holidays

Durham's page says holidays normally push collection back one business day. The page gives no 2026 dates.

The page gives no holiday guidance for recycling, yard waste or bulky items.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 919-560-1200 (missed collection, tagged cart).

Common questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Durham?

Collection normally pushed back one business day. The city's page says holidays normally push collection back one business day. It does not list a Thanksgiving 2026 notice.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Durham?

Collection normally pushed back one business day. The city's page says holidays normally push collection back one business day. It does not list a Christmas 2026 notice.

How does Durham handle holiday trash pickup?

Durham's page says holidays normally push collection back one business day. The page gives no 2026 dates.

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

The page gives no holiday guidance for recycling, yard waste or bulky items.

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