Holiday Trash Schedule

Des Moines, IA trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Des Moines Public Works.

Thanksgiving trash pickup in Des Moines

Thursday and Friday customers delayed one day

Per the city's table: "Pickup will be delayed by one day for THURSDAY and FRIDAY CUSTOMERS due to the holiday." The holiday is Thursday, Nov. 26.

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

Christmas trash pickup in Des Moines

Friday customers delayed one day

Per the city's table: "Pickup will be delayed by one day for FRIDAY CUSTOMERS due to the holiday." The holiday is Friday, Dec. 25.

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

How Des Moines handles holidays

The page does not state a general rule. It lists each holiday and whether it delays pickup. Veterans Day and MLK Day are listed with no delay.

The page covers waste collection generally and does not itemize trash, recycling and yard waste. It lists a 2026-2027 table.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 515-283-4950 (Public Works 24-hour Customer Service Center); City Hall (515) 283-4500.

Common questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Des Moines?

Thursday and Friday customers delayed one day. Per the city's table: "Pickup will be delayed by one day for THURSDAY and FRIDAY CUSTOMERS due to the holiday." The holiday is Thursday, Nov. 26.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Des Moines?

Friday customers delayed one day. Per the city's table: "Pickup will be delayed by one day for FRIDAY CUSTOMERS due to the holiday." The holiday is Friday, Dec. 25.

How does Des Moines handle holiday trash pickup?

The page does not state a general rule. It lists each holiday and whether it delays pickup. Veterans Day and MLK Day are listed with no delay.

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

The page covers waste collection generally and does not itemize trash, recycling and yard waste. It lists a 2026-2027 table.

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