Holiday Trash Schedule

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Cincinnati, OH? (2026)

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Cincinnati Department of Public Services.

Pickup delayed one day for the rest of the week

Christmas, Dec. 25, is on the city's list. Friday pickup moves one day later, to Saturday, by the city's rule.

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

How Cincinnati handles holidays

If your regular day falls on a listed holiday, pickup is the next day and the rest of that week's collections are delayed one day. The 2026-27 list includes Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

The holiday page's schedule details are for trash. A past city notice delayed trash, yard waste and recycling together.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 311 or 513-765-1212. Find your own collection day: city lookup.

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