Holiday Trash Schedule

Phoenix, AZ trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

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

Thanksgiving trash pickup in Phoenix

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

Christmas trash pickup in Phoenix

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

How Phoenix handles holidays

Phoenix changes collection only for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. On other holidays regular collection continues, though city transfer stations close to the public.

The page states the shifts for collection generally. It does not say how holidays affect bulk trash and points to the bulk page or a call.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 602-262-6251 (city services line); main city line 602-262-3111. Find your own collection day: city lookup.

Common questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Phoenix?

No collection Thursday; Thursday route runs Friday. No collection Thursday, Nov. 26. Thursday customers are collected Friday, Nov. 27. Friday customers that week are collected Saturday, Nov. 28.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Phoenix?

No collection Friday; Friday route runs Saturday. No collection Friday, Dec. 25. Friday customers are collected Saturday, Dec. 26.

How does Phoenix handle holiday trash pickup?

Phoenix changes collection only for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. On other holidays regular collection continues, though city transfer stations close to the public.

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

The page states the shifts for collection generally. It does not say how holidays affect bulk trash and points to the bulk page or a call.

Sources

• Phoenix Holiday Collection Schedule

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