Holiday Trash Schedule

Charlotte, NC trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services.

Thanksgiving trash pickup in Charlotte

No collection Thursday; routes shift one day later

The city is closed Thursday, Nov. 26 with no collection. Thursday and Friday routes shift one day later, so Friday collections happen Saturday, Nov. 28.

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

Christmas trash pickup in Charlotte

Friday routes move to Saturday

The city is closed Friday, Dec. 25 with no collection. Friday routes shift one day later, to Saturday, Dec. 26.

Listed by the city for 2026 Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2026

How Charlotte handles holidays

Charlotte posts a dedicated 2026 holiday page. New Year's Day is observed by the city, but residential collection continues as scheduled.

The page refers to residential trash. It does not separately state recycling. Natural Christmas trees go out on the regular yard waste day.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 311 or 704-336-7600.

Common questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Charlotte?

No collection Thursday; routes shift one day later. The city is closed Thursday, Nov. 26 with no collection. Thursday and Friday routes shift one day later, so Friday collections happen Saturday, Nov. 28.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Charlotte?

Friday routes move to Saturday. The city is closed Friday, Dec. 25 with no collection. Friday routes shift one day later, to Saturday, Dec. 26.

How does Charlotte handle holiday trash pickup?

Charlotte posts a dedicated 2026 holiday page. New Year's Day is observed by the city, but residential collection continues as scheduled.

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

The page refers to residential trash. It does not separately state recycling. Natural Christmas trees go out on the regular yard waste day.

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