Sure—here’s how Veterans Day affects trash pickup in many U.S. locations, plus how to verify for your area. Direct answer
- In many municipalities, trash collection is delayed by one day and Friday pickups may shift to Saturday when Veterans Day falls on a weekday. Some places instead suspend service entirely for the day and resume with delays or the next day’s schedule. To be certain for your address, check your local waste services calendar or official city page for Veterans Day guidance.
Context and how to check your area
- If Veterans Day is observed on a weekday (Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in many regions), typical patterns include:
- One-day delay: your regular pickup moves to the next day (e.g., Tuesday routes become Wednesday, Friday routes may become Saturday).
- Temporary service suspension: some cities may pause collections on the holiday itself with backlog fully addressed after.
- Backlog and delays: even when collections resume, there can be a backlog that causes slight delays later in the week.
- Since policies vary by municipality, the most reliable method is to consult:
- Your city or county waste management website (holiday schedules, slide schedules, or specific Veterans Day notices).
- The official social media accounts or customer service hotline for real-time updates.
- Any local neighborhood or utility alerts you subscribe to.
Tips to ensure you don’t miss pickup
- If your area operates on a “slide schedule,” note the holiday shifts and the new pickup days for each weekday.
- Place carts out by the usual time (often by 7 a.m.), but be prepared for an earlier or later collection window on holiday weeks.
- Check for any special notices about recycling, organics, or bulk items—some programs run on a different schedule during holidays.
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