Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Fort Wayne Community Development, Solid Waste.
Thanksgiving trash pickup in Fort Wayne
2026 Thanksgiving notice not posted yet
No 2026 notice was found. In 2025 the city delayed garbage and recycling one day: Thursday pickup moved to Friday and Friday pickup moved to Saturday.
2026 not posted Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026
Christmas trash pickup in Fort Wayne
2026 Christmas notice not posted yet
No 2026 Christmas notice was found.
2026 not posted Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2026
Why Thanksgiving and Christmas 2026 is not confirmed. City of Fort Wayne Community Development, Solid Waste 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 Fort Wayne handles holidays
The city posts a notice shortly before each holiday. The page states no standing rule.
The 2025 notice covers garbage and recycling and notes no leaf collection on the two holiday days. It lists no phone number.
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 Fort Wayne?
2026 Thanksgiving notice not posted yet. No 2026 notice was found. In 2025 the city delayed garbage and recycling one day: Thursday pickup moved to Friday and Friday pickup moved to Saturday.
Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Fort Wayne?
2026 Christmas notice not posted yet. No 2026 Christmas notice was found.
How does Fort Wayne handle holiday trash pickup?
The city posts a notice shortly before each holiday. The page states no standing rule.
Does this cover recycling, yard waste and bulk pickup in Fort Wayne?
The 2025 notice covers garbage and recycling and notes no leaf collection on the two holiday days. It lists no phone number.