Holiday Trash Schedule

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Washington, DC, DC? (2026)

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: DC Department of Public Works.

Friday collection slides to Saturday, Dec. 26

The 2026 Slide Guide lists Christmas Day with collection on Saturday, Dec. 26 for routes that normally run Friday.

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

How Washington, DC handles holidays

When a holiday occurs, trash and recycling collection slides to the next day for the rest of the week, through Saturday. In twice-a-week areas, Monday slides to Tuesday, Thursday to Friday, Tuesday to Wednesday and Friday to Saturday.

The slide guide covers trash, recycling and food waste. Yard waste, bulk trash and leaf collection are on separate pages.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 311. Find your own collection day: city lookup.

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