Holiday Trash Schedule

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Washington, DC, DC? (2026)

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

Thursday collection slides to Friday, Nov. 27

The 2026 Slide Guide lists Thanksgiving with collection on Friday, Nov. 27 for routes that normally run Thursday. Collections after the holiday slide through Saturday.

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

How Washington, DC handles holidays

When a holiday occurs, trash and recycling collection slides to the next day for the rest of the week, through Saturday. In twice-a-week areas, Monday slides to Tuesday, Thursday to Friday, Tuesday to Wednesday and Friday to Saturday.

The slide guide covers trash, recycling and food waste. Yard waste, bulk trash and leaf collection are on separate pages.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 311. Find your own collection day: city lookup.

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