Holiday Trash Schedule

Carmel, IN trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Carmel Utilities (collection by Republic Services).

Thanksgiving trash pickup in Carmel

No collection Thursday; rest of week one day later

Applying the guide's rule to Thursday, Nov. 26: no collection that day and the rest of the week is one day later.

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

Christmas trash pickup in Carmel

No collection Friday; Friday route one day later

Applying the guide's rule to Friday, Dec. 25: no collection that day and service is delayed one day.

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

How Carmel handles holidays

No collection on Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Service is delayed one day for the rest of that week after a holiday.

Recycling is collected on the same day as trash and follows the same schedule. The guide is undated.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: Republic Services customer service (317) 917-7300 ext. 0, Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m..

Common questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Carmel?

No collection Thursday; rest of week one day later. Applying the guide's rule to Thursday, Nov. 26: no collection that day and the rest of the week is one day later.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Carmel?

No collection Friday; Friday route one day later. Applying the guide's rule to Friday, Dec. 25: no collection that day and service is delayed one day.

How does Carmel handle holiday trash pickup?

No collection on Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Service is delayed one day for the rest of that week after a holiday.

Does this cover recycling, yard waste and bulk pickup in Carmel?

Recycling is collected on the same day as trash and follows the same schedule. The guide is undated.

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