Holiday Trash Schedule

Mobile, AL trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Mobile Public Works.

Thanksgiving trash pickup in Mobile

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

Christmas trash pickup in Mobile

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

How Mobile handles holidays

Mobile does not collect on listed holidays and moves collection to Saturday. The page notes the schedule is subject to change.

The page covers garbage (brown carts), trash (yard debris) and the recycling drop-off centers. Curbside recycling is not discussed.

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 Mobile?

Thursday collection moves to Saturday. Garbage and trash are not collected Thursday, Nov. 26 and move to Saturday, Nov. 28. Friday, Nov. 27 runs on regular routes. Recycling centers are closed.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Mobile?

Friday collection moves to Saturday. Thursday, Dec. 24 garbage and trash run on regular routes. Friday, Dec. 25 collection moves to Saturday, Dec. 26. Recycling centers are closed.

How does Mobile handle holiday trash pickup?

Mobile does not collect on listed holidays and moves collection to Saturday. The page notes the schedule is subject to change.

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

The page covers garbage (brown carts), trash (yard debris) and the recycling drop-off centers. Curbside recycling is not discussed.

Sources

• Mobile Sanitation Holiday Schedule
• Mobile Public Works contact

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