Curbside trash, recycling, and bulk collection rules during holiday weeks in Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia Area. Check whether your service day is delayed by 1 business day:
| Holiday | Date | Service Status | Route Impact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Thursday routes slide to Friday; Friday to Saturday |
| MLK Jr. Day | Jan 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Monday routes slide to Tuesday; all routes 1 day behind |
| Presidents' Day | Feb 16, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Monday routes slide to Tuesday; all routes 1 day behind |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Monday routes slide to Tuesday; all routes 1 day behind |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Friday routes slide to Saturday |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | Regular Service | Normal schedule (weekend) |
| Labor Day | Sept 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Monday routes slide to Tuesday; all routes 1 day behind |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | Oct 12, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Monday routes slide to Tuesday; all routes 1 day behind |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Wednesday routes slide to Thursday; all routes 1 day behind |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Thursday routes slide to Friday; Friday to Saturday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Friday routes slide to Saturday |
Help neighbors verify whether their street is delayed by upcoming holidays so cans aren't left out on empty curbs:
Check address-specific pickup days, recycling week parity, and local transfer stations:
In Philadelphia, residential pickup generally slides forward by one business day when an observed municipal holiday falls on a weekday. Days earlier in the week prior to the holiday run on normal schedules.
Curbside solid waste, recycling, and bulk collection across Philadelphia is managed by City of Philadelphia and serviced primarily by City of Philadelphia Streets Department (Sanitation Division).
Set trash and recycling out after 7:00 PM the evening before (April–September) or after 5:00 PM (October–March). All items must be at the curb by 7:00 AM on collection day.
When a city-observed holiday falls on a weekday, trash and recycling collection is delayed by one day for the remainder of that week (e.g. Monday routes are picked up Tuesday, and Friday routes on Saturday).
Philadelphia residents can drop off up to 12 bags of trash, large appliances, and mattresses free of charge with proof of residency at any of the city's 6 Sanitation Convenience Centers.
Post this helpful notice in your local Philadelphia Facebook group or Nextdoor feed before upcoming holiday weeks:
