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 collection will happen on Thursday.
- Thursday is a holiday*: Thursday trash, recycling and food waste collection will happen on Friday.
*NOTE: 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 calendar below.
For the Thanksgiving Holiday Only:
Thursday and trash recycling routes will be collected on Wednesday. Friday trash, food waste and recycling routes will be collected on Saturday.
Upcoming Holiday Schedule Changes
- November 11, 2019
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Veterans Day Observed - No Collection November 11, 2019See more details
Yard Waste Collection is canceled
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- November 28, 2019
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Thanksgiving Day - No Collection November 28, 2019See more details
Trash, food waste, and recycling will be collected on Wednesday, November 27.
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- November 29, 2019
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Day after Thanksgiving - No Collection November 29, 2019See more details
Trash, food waste, and recycling will be collected on Saturday, November 30.
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- December 25, 2019
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Christmas Day - No Collection December 25, 2019See more details
Wednesday trash, recycling and food waste collection will happen on Thursday, December 26
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- January 1, 2020
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New Year’s Day - No Collection January 1, 2020See more details
Wednesday trash, recycling and food waste collection will happen on Thursday, January 2nd
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Holiday Collection Schedule Calendar
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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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