Holiday Collection Schedule
How The Holiday Schedule is Determined
- Monday is a holiday: Monday yard trimming collection canceled.
- Tuesday is a holiday: Tuesday trash, recycling, and food waste collection will happen on Wednesday.
- Wednesday is a holiday: Wednesday trash, recycling, and food waste collection will happen on Thursday.
- Thursday is a holiday: Thursday trash, recycling, and food waste collection will happen on Friday. (Except on Thanksgiving. For the Thanksgiving holiday, see below.)
- Friday is a holiday: Friday’s trash and recycling collection will happen either Thursday or Saturday. Check specific dates on the calendar below.
For the Thanksgiving Holiday Only:
- Thursday trash, food waste, and recycling routes will be collected on Wednesday.
- Friday trash, food waste, and recycling routes will be collected on Saturday.
For Christmas, December 25, 2021, and New Year’s Day, January 1, 2022:
- The Christmas holiday will be observed on Friday, December 24, 2021, and Friday routes will be collected on Thursday, December 23, 2021.
- The New Year’s Day holiday will be observed on Friday, December 31, 2021, and Friday routes will be collected on Thursday, December 30, 2021.
Upcoming Holiday Schedule Changes
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Need Help?
Please direct your questions and concerns related to holiday collection schedule changes to the Public Works Department:
Public Works
301-891-7633publicworks@takomaparkmd.gov
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