Holiday Trash Schedule

Richmond, VA trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

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

Thanksgiving trash pickup in Richmond

No trash pickup on City holidays; recycling delayed one day

The city lists Nov. 25 to 27 as 2026 observed holidays. It has not posted a 2026 notice saying which days trash runs that week. For recycling, CVWMA lists Thursday, Nov. 26 as delayed until the next day, with Friday collections on Saturday. Last year's city notice said Thursday's trash route ran Friday.

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

Christmas trash pickup in Richmond

No trash pickup on City holidays; Friday recycling moves to Saturday

The city lists Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 as 2026 observed holidays. It has not posted a 2026 notice for trash that week. CVWMA lists Friday, Dec. 25 recycling as delayed until Saturday, Dec. 26, and Christmas Eve as a normal day.

City rule applied to 2026 Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2026

How Richmond handles holidays

The city's trash page says there is no pickup on City holidays and collection resumes the day after the holiday and continues through Friday. The city's 2026 observed holidays include Wednesday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25.

The city collects residential trash Monday through Thursday. Bulk and brush is a separate program. Curbside recycling is collected by the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA).

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 804-646-6430. Find your own collection day: city lookup.

Common questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Richmond?

No trash pickup on City holidays; recycling delayed one day. The city lists Nov. 25 to 27 as 2026 observed holidays. It has not posted a 2026 notice saying which days trash runs that week. For recycling, CVWMA lists Thursday, Nov. 26 as delayed until the next day, with Friday collections on Saturday. Last year's city notice said Thursday's trash route ran Friday.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Richmond?

No trash pickup on City holidays; Friday recycling moves to Saturday. The city lists Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 as 2026 observed holidays. It has not posted a 2026 notice for trash that week. CVWMA lists Friday, Dec. 25 recycling as delayed until Saturday, Dec. 26, and Christmas Eve as a normal day.

How does Richmond handle holiday trash pickup?

The city's trash page says there is no pickup on City holidays and collection resumes the day after the holiday and continues through Friday. The city's 2026 observed holidays include Wednesday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25.

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

The city collects residential trash Monday through Thursday. Bulk and brush is a separate program. Curbside recycling is collected by the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA).

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