Holiday Trash Schedule

Fort Collins, CO trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Fort Collins (contract hauler: Republic Services).

Thanksgiving trash pickup in Fort Collins

Republic delays service one day on or after Thanksgiving

Republic Services observes Thanksgiving Day. If your service day falls on or after the holiday, it is delayed one day. Republic's yard trimmings note for 2026 says the final collection week runs through Nov. 28 because of the Thanksgiving holiday and a one-day delay. Households that opted out of the city contract use other haulers with their own rules.

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

Christmas trash pickup in Fort Collins

Republic delays service one day on or after Christmas

Republic Services observes Christmas Day. If your service day falls on or after the holiday, it is delayed one day. No dated 2026 Christmas notice is posted. Households with another hauler should check that hauler.

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

How Fort Collins handles holidays

The city posts no holiday rule. Republic Services' Fort Collins page lists the holidays it observes. Service on or after a listed holiday is delayed one day.

Private haulers collect trash, recycling and yard trimmings. For single-family homes and small multifamily buildings (seven or fewer units), the city contracts with Republic Services. Residents can opt out and choose their own hauler.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 970-416-2012. Find your own collection day: city lookup.

Common questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Fort Collins?

Republic delays service one day on or after Thanksgiving. Republic Services observes Thanksgiving Day. If your service day falls on or after the holiday, it is delayed one day. Republic's yard trimmings note for 2026 says the final collection week runs through Nov. 28 because of the Thanksgiving holiday and a one-day delay. Households that opted out of the city contract use other haulers with their own rules.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Fort Collins?

Republic delays service one day on or after Christmas. Republic Services observes Christmas Day. If your service day falls on or after the holiday, it is delayed one day. No dated 2026 Christmas notice is posted. Households with another hauler should check that hauler.

How does Fort Collins handle holiday trash pickup?

The city posts no holiday rule. Republic Services' Fort Collins page lists the holidays it observes. Service on or after a listed holiday is delayed one day.

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

Private haulers collect trash, recycling and yard trimmings. For single-family homes and small multifamily buildings (seven or fewer units), the city contracts with Republic Services. Residents can opt out and choose their own hauler.

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