Holiday Trash Schedule

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Pittsburgh, PA? (2026)

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

Pickup one day later

Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, is on the city's 2026 list. Under the rule, collection on or after the holiday that week is one day later, so Thursday pickup moves to Friday and Friday pickup to Saturday, Nov. 28.

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

How Pittsburgh handles holidays

When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, pick-up is one day later.

The page states the rule for refuse and recycling together and lists the 2026 holidays that affect collection. The city's 2026 mailers carry the full calendar.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: City main line 412-255-2621. Find your own collection day: city lookup.

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