Holiday Trash Schedule

St. Paul, MN trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Saint Paul Public Works, Garbage and Recycling.

Thanksgiving trash pickup in St. Paul

Pickup on or after Nov. 26 delayed one day

Thanksgiving Day is on the city's delay list. Under the city's rule, collection that falls on or after Thursday, Nov. 26 is delayed one day.

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

Christmas trash pickup in St. Paul

Pickup on or after Dec. 25 delayed one day

Christmas Day is on the city's delay list. Under the city's rule, collection that falls on or after Friday, Dec. 25 is delayed one day.

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

How St. Paul handles holidays

The calendar states: "Recycling and garbage pick-up will be delayed one day if your collection falls on or after the following holidays." Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day are on the list.

The page covers garbage and recycling. The 2026 calendar PDF states the delay rule but its text does not clearly mark the Thanksgiving and Christmas dates, so use the city's calendar or lookup for your day.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 651-266-6101 (Garbage and Recycling Program); city non-emergency 651-266-8989. Find your own collection day: city lookup.

Common questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in St. Paul?

Pickup on or after Nov. 26 delayed one day. Thanksgiving Day is on the city's delay list. Under the city's rule, collection that falls on or after Thursday, Nov. 26 is delayed one day.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in St. Paul?

Pickup on or after Dec. 25 delayed one day. Christmas Day is on the city's delay list. Under the city's rule, collection that falls on or after Friday, Dec. 25 is delayed one day.

How does St. Paul handle holiday trash pickup?

The calendar states: "Recycling and garbage pick-up will be delayed one day if your collection falls on or after the following holidays." Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day are on the list.

Does this cover recycling, yard waste and bulk pickup in St. Paul?

The page covers garbage and recycling. The 2026 calendar PDF states the delay rule but its text does not clearly mark the Thanksgiving and Christmas dates, so use the city's calendar or lookup for your day.

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