West Palm Beach, FL Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule 2026
Every holiday that moves pickup in West Palm 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 | Runs one day later | Bulk/yard +1 day; residential NO SERVICE; recycling NO SERVICE; commercial +1 day. Day after Thanksgiving: bulk/yard +1 day, all else on schedule. |
| Christmas | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Runs one day later | Bulk/yard +1 day; residential NO SERVICE; recycling NO SERVICE; commercial +1 day. |
Earlier 2026 dates
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Runs one day later | Bulk/yard +1 day; residential NO SERVICE (resume next scheduled day); recycling on schedule; commercial +1 day. |
“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 West Palm 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 West Palm Beach, FL?
City pickups run Mon-Sat with your day set by zone - use the city's 'Sanitation Pickup Days - Near Me' app; missed pickup (561) 822-2075.
Who picks up recycling in West Palm Beach?
Waste Pro collects recycling (561) 688-8912 using bins provided through SWA (561) 640-4000; the city handles garbage, yard and bulk.