Holiday Trash Schedule

Grand Rapids, MI trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Grand Rapids Public Works, Waste Services.

Thanksgiving trash pickup in Grand Rapids

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

Christmas trash pickup in Grand Rapids

Listed by the city for 2026 Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2026

How Grand Rapids handles holidays

The page states: "We delay trash and recycling collection in observance of some holidays." Service is delayed by one day on the holidays listed.

The delay list covers trash and recycling. The page does not say whether yard waste is delayed on these holidays.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 616-456-3000 or 311. Find your own collection day: city lookup.

Common questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Grand Rapids?

Service delayed one day. Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, is on the city's list. Service is delayed by one day on listed holidays. The page does not spell out the shifted dates.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Grand Rapids?

Service delayed one day. Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, is on the city's list. Service is delayed by one day. The page does not spell out the shifted date.

How does Grand Rapids handle holiday trash pickup?

The page states: "We delay trash and recycling collection in observance of some holidays." Service is delayed by one day on the holidays listed.

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

The delay list covers trash and recycling. The page does not say whether yard waste is delayed on these holidays.

Sources

• Holiday Delays for Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection

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