Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Pittsburgh, PA? (2026)
Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works.
Pickup one day later
Christmas Day, Dec. 25, is on the city's 2026 list. Friday pickup is one day later, on Saturday, Dec. 26.
Listed by the city for 2026 Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2026
How Pittsburgh handles holidays
When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, pick-up is one day later.
The page states the rule for refuse and recycling together and lists the 2026 holidays that affect collection. The city's 2026 mailers carry the full calendar.
Contact and your collection day
Phone: City main line 412-255-2621. Find your own collection day: city lookup.