Holiday Trash Schedule

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Minneapolis, MN? (2026)

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Minneapolis Solid Waste and Recycling.

Collection delayed one day

Applying the city's rule to Thursday, Nov. 26: Thursday pickup moves to Friday, Nov. 27 and Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Nov. 28. Wednesday, Nov. 25 is not affected.

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

How Minneapolis handles holidays

The page states: "When a major holiday is on a weekday, collection will be delayed one day." Holidays on a Saturday or Sunday do not affect collection. The South Transfer Station is closed Nov. 26 and Dec. 25 and closes at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 25 and Dec. 24.

The page covers garbage and recycling collection and South Transfer Station hours. The shifted dates below are the city's rule applied to 2026.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 612-673-2917 (Solid Waste and Recycling); 311 or 612-673-3000. Find your own collection day: city lookup.

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