Holiday Trash and Recycling Schedules in Richardson, TX

Do the holidays throw off your regular trash and recycling pickup days in Richardson, TX? This guide covers everything you need to know about Richardson’s holiday collection schedule, including adjusted pickup dates and facility closures.

Overview of Holiday Changes

• City holidays impact trash, recycling, and brush/bulk item collection in Richardson.

• Trash pickup is suspended on the holiday. There are no makeup days.

• Recycling and brush/bulk collection are rescheduled and picked up later that week.

• City administrative offices and facilities may be closed on the holiday.

• Refer to the holiday schedule calendar each year to confirm adjusted pickup dates.

2023 Holiday Trash and Recycling Schedule

The following are the observed holidays for 2023 and the changes to collection that week:

New Year’s Day – January 1

• No trash, recycling, or brush/bulk pickup on Monday, 1/1.

• Recycling makeup days: Tuesday 1/2 moved to Tuesday 1/3; Friday 1/5 moved to Saturday 1/6.

Martin Luther King Jr Day – January 16

• No trash, recycling, or brush/bulk pickup on Monday, 1/16.

• Recycling makeup days: Tuesday 1/17 moved to Wednesday 1/18.

Memorial Day – May 29

• No trash, recycling, or brush/bulk pickup on Monday, 5/29.

• Recycling makeup days: Tuesday 5/30 moved to Wednesday 5/31.

Independence Day – July 4

• No trash, recycling, or brush/bulk pickup on Tuesday, 7/4.

• Recycling makeup day: Friday 7/7 moved to Saturday 7/8.

Labor Day – September 4

• No trash, recycling, or brush/bulk pickup on Monday, 9/4.

• Recycling makeup days: Tuesday 9/5 moved to Wednesday 9/6.

Thanksgiving – November 23-24

• No trash, recycling, or brush/bulk pickup on Thursday 11/23 and Friday 11/24.

• Recycling makeup days: Thursday 11/23 moved to Wednesday 11/22; Friday 11/24 moved to Saturday 11/25.

Christmas – December 25-26

• No trash, recycling, or brush/bulk pickup on Monday 12/25 and Tuesday 12/26.

• Recycling makeup days: Thursday 12/28 moved to Friday 12/29; Friday 12/29 moved to Saturday 12/30.

Adjusted Recycling Schedule

Richardson provides recycling pickup on a rotating four-zone schedule. When holidays occur, the pickup days shift:

• Monday recycling moves to Tuesday
• Tuesday recycling moves to Wednesday
• Thursday recycling moves to Wednesday
• Friday recycling moves to Saturday

Check the holiday schedule to confirm your adjusted pickup date.

No Makeup Days for Trash

• There are no makeup days for trash pickup in Richardson on holidays. That pickup is skipped for the week.

• If you typically have Monday trash pickup, your service will be suspended that week for the holiday.

• Hold trash overflow until the next scheduled pickup the following week.

Yard Waste and Bulk Item Pickup

• Brush and bulk item collection is also suspended on holidays.

• This pickup resumes the following week on the normally scheduled day.

• No brush or bulk items will be collected on the holiday or makeup days.

City Facility Closures

Many city facilities are closed on holidays, including:

• City administrative offices
• Public library
• Recreation centers
• Animal shelter
• Municipal court
• Eisemann Center

The golf courses, tennis center, and gymnastics center may remain open with modified hours. Check the holiday calendar for closure details for each holiday.

Holiday Tips

To make the most of the adjusted holiday collection schedule in Richardson:

• Mark your calendar with revised recycling and trash pickup days.

• Hold extra trash if needed until the next scheduled pickup.

• Drop brush and bulk items off early if pickup is before a holiday.

• Confirm facility closures and modified hours ahead of time.

• Sign up for collection reminders through the MyRichardson app.

By planning ahead for holidays, you can ensure trash and recycling are handled on time in Richardson’s collection zones. Check the holiday schedule each year for updated dates. Reach out to the city with any other questions.