Kansas City, KS Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule 2026
Every holiday that moves pickup in Kansas City — 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 Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Runs one day later | No-collection holiday; pickup of everyone's trash and recycling delayed one day unless the holiday falls on a weekend. 2026 date computed (city page lists names only). |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Runs one day later | No-collection holiday; pickup of everyone's trash and recycling delayed one day unless the holiday falls on a weekend. 2026 date computed (city page lists names only). |
Earlier 2026 dates
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Runs one day later | No-collection holiday; pickup of everyone's trash and recycling delayed one day unless the holiday falls on a weekend. 2026 date computed (city page lists names only). |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Runs one day later | No-collection holiday; pickup of everyone's trash and recycling delayed one day unless the holiday falls on a weekend. 2026 date computed (city page lists names only). |
| 4th of July | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Runs one day later | No-collection holiday; pickup of everyone's trash and recycling delayed one day unless the holiday falls on a weekend. 2026 date computed (city page lists names only). |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Runs one day later | No-collection holiday; pickup of everyone's trash and recycling delayed one day unless the holiday falls on a weekend. 2026 date computed (city page lists names only). |
“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 Kansas City
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 — extra days that appear only in some weeks are holiday-week exceptions, not a second weekly pickup. 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.
What day is trash pickup in Kansas City, KS?
Once weekly Monday-Friday - the UG GIS map divides the city into 7 trash-day service areas; find your day via the Residential Trash Day Lookup or call 311.
Is recycling the same day as trash in Kansas City, KS?
Yes - recycling is collected weekly on the same day as trash by WM for single-family homes up to four-plex units.
Does Kansas City KS delay trash pickup for holidays?
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas delay all pickup by one day, unless the holiday falls on a weekend.