Delray Beach, FL Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule 2026
Every holiday that moves pickup in Delray Beach — and by how many days.
Every holiday that moves pickup, 2026–2027
Upcoming first; earlier dates collapse below the table.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Skipped that week | |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Skipped 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 Delray Beach
The rule behind the table above, applied to your street.
Your regular day depends on your address — the city assigns collection days via its own lookup/map. On a holiday week, check the city's notice: delayed routes typically run one day later.
Common questions
Holiday-related questions first.
What days is garbage picked up in Delray Beach?
Twice weekly between Monday and Saturday, 6 a.m.-6 p.m., depending on your area (1-6). Examples: NW Area 1 gets Tuesday+Friday; NE Area 2 gets Wednesday+Saturday. Check the city's 6-area schedule map.
When is bulk trash picked up in Delray Beach?
Weekly on your area's bulk day - Friday (A1), Monday (A2), Tuesday (A3), Thursday (A4), Saturday (A5) or Wednesday (A6).
Does Delray Beach collect on holidays?
Only Thanksgiving and Christmas Day suspend trash, recycling and yard waste collection; every other holiday runs normally.
Who picks up trash in Delray Beach?
Waste Management under city contract - service issues: (561) 202-2463 or swsdelraybeachcomplaints@wm.com; city Sanitation line: (561) 243-7530. Recycling bins come from SWA (561) 697-2700.
What bulk items are NOT collected in Delray Beach?
Construction materials, boats, junk cars, boulders and tree trunks. Collected bulk includes appliances, furniture, bedding, lawn mowers and wood fences up to 6 feet.
Where can I drop off hazardous waste in Delray Beach?
Free at SWA's Home Chemical and Recycling Centers: 1901 SW 4th Ave (East) or 13400 S State Road 7 (West) - batteries, paint, bulbs, electronics and chemicals.
Where can I recycle cardboard in Delray Beach?
13 free cardboard/paper drop-off locations citywide through the SWA partnership - find the nearest at swa.org/198/Where-to-Recycle.