Holiday Trash Schedule

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Salt Lake City, UT? (2026)

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: Salt Lake City Waste & Recycling.

Friday pickup moves to Saturday

The page states collection is delayed one day after Christmas for the rest of that week, and that Christmas Eve is not a holiday for collection. Applied to 2026: Thursday, Dec. 24 is normal and Friday, Dec. 25 pickups move to Saturday, Dec. 26.

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

How Salt Lake City handles holidays

Collection runs on every holiday except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Collection is delayed one day after those holidays for the rest of that week. The schedule does not change if Christmas or New Year's Day falls on a weekend.

The page covers garbage, recycling and compost. It lists no 2026 dates and carries no year labels.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 801-535-6999 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

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