Holiday Trash Schedule

Milwaukee, WI trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works, Sanitation.

Thanksgiving trash pickup in Milwaukee

No collection on city holidays; days shift forward

Nov. 26 and 27 are city holidays, and the city's mailer says there are no collections on city holidays. The mailer's dates were for 2025, so confirm the exact 2026 shift.

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

Christmas trash pickup in Milwaukee

No collection on city holidays; days shift forward

Dec. 24 and 25 are city holidays, and the city's mailer says there are no collections on city holidays. The mailer's dates were for 2025, so confirm the exact 2026 shift.

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

How Milwaukee handles holidays

Milwaukee's mailer says there are no collections on city holidays and that collection days shift forward after a city holiday. The city's 2026 holiday list includes Thanksgiving, Nov. 26 and 27, and Christmas Eve and Day.

The mailer covers garbage and recycling. The city's holiday list does not mention collection.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 414-286-CITY (2489). Find your own collection day: city lookup.

Common questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Milwaukee?

No collection on city holidays; days shift forward. Nov. 26 and 27 are city holidays, and the city's mailer says there are no collections on city holidays. The mailer's dates were for 2025, so confirm the exact 2026 shift.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Milwaukee?

No collection on city holidays; days shift forward. Dec. 24 and 25 are city holidays, and the city's mailer says there are no collections on city holidays. The mailer's dates were for 2025, so confirm the exact 2026 shift.

How does Milwaukee handle holiday trash pickup?

Milwaukee's mailer says there are no collections on city holidays and that collection days shift forward after a city holiday. The city's 2026 holiday list includes Thanksgiving, Nov. 26 and 27, and Christmas Eve and Day.

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

The mailer covers garbage and recycling. The city's holiday list does not mention collection.

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