Holiday Trash Schedule

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Wilmington, NC? (2026)

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

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

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.

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