Is trash picked up on holidays in Boston, MA?
Official Last verified October 28, 2026
Holiday collection changes
'Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.' Evacuation Day (Mar 17) and Bunker Hill Day (Jun 17): normal schedule.
Holidays listed by the city New Year's MLK Day Presidents Day Patriots Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day (Observed) Jul 3, 2026 Labor Day Sep 7, 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day Oct 12, 2026 Veterans Day Nov 11, 2026 Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2026 Christmas Dec 25, 2026 Find your collection day Boston collection day lookup
Source Boston holiday collection policy , last verified October 28, 2026. Rules can change by year, so confirm on the city page.
Dates and rules come from the official sources linked on each page. Last verified October 28, 2026. Individual offices, branches and routes can differ, so check locally if timing matters.