Holiday Trash Schedule

Wilmington, NC trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Wilmington Solid Waste.

Thanksgiving trash pickup in Wilmington

Collection moves to Wednesday, Nov. 25

Collection is closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and moves to Wednesday, Nov. 25.

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

Christmas trash pickup in Wilmington

Collection moves to Wednesday, Dec. 23

Collection is closed Friday, Dec. 25 and moves to Wednesday, Dec. 23.

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

How Wilmington handles holidays

The city's card moves collection to the day before the holiday. Check which of your regular collection days it applies to.

The card covers recycling and household trash. It does not say whether yard waste, bulky item appointments or extra-trash stickers are affected.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: 910.341.7875.

Common questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Wilmington?

Collection moves to Wednesday, Nov. 25. Collection is closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and moves to Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Wilmington?

Collection moves to Wednesday, Dec. 23. Collection is closed Friday, Dec. 25 and moves to Wednesday, Dec. 23.

How does Wilmington handle holiday trash pickup?

The city's card moves collection to the day before the holiday. Check which of your regular collection days it applies to.

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

The card covers recycling and household trash. It does not say whether yard waste, bulky item appointments or extra-trash stickers are affected.

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