Merced, CA Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule
Every holiday that moves pickup in Merced — and by how many days.
Every holiday that moves pickup, 2026–2027
Upcoming first; earlier dates collapse below the table.
No dated holiday shifts published yet — see the rule callouts below.
- Independence Day (observed) — July 3, 2026 notice: offices closed July 3 but 'Refuse, yard waste, and curbside recycling will be collected as scheduled by City crews on Friday, July 3' - collection UNCHANGED that week..
“Runs one day later” moves every route on or after the holiday by one weekday. Saturday/Sunday observances normally don’t move weekday routes.
How a holiday week works in Merced
The rule behind the table above, applied to your street.
Your regular day is the one shown for your area in the collection table on the city page. On a holiday week, check the city's notice or the exceptions table above before assuming a normal day. Set bins out the night before a holiday-week pickup.
Common questions
Holiday-related questions first.
Who picks up trash in Merced CA?
City of Merced crews collect refuse, yard waste and curbside recycling in the city; nearby unincorporated county areas are served by franchised haulers (Waste Management, Mid Valley Disposal, Gilton).
Where can I dump trash in Merced County?
MC RWA's Highway 59 Landfill (7040 N Highway 59, Merced - Mon-Sat 7am-3:30pm) or Billy Wright Landfill (Los Banos - same hours).
Which cart do food scraps go in?
The green cart - SB 1383 has required food scraps out of the trash since January 1, 2024.