City of Visalia Holiday Trash Schedule

Knowing when trash and recycling collection is affected by holidays is key to proper waste management for Visalia residents. The city provides garbage, recycling, green waste, and street sweeping services to households within Visalia city limits. This article outlines Visalia’s holiday trash schedule and how major holidays impact the regular collection calendar.

Overview of Visalia Waste Collection

The City of Visalia provides the following waste collection services:

• Trash – Weekly pickup of waste in provided containers
• Recycling – Bi-weekly pickup of commingled recyclables
• Green Waste – Weekly yard waste collection November – January, bi-weekly other months
• Street Sweeping – Monthly street sweeping

Collection days are assigned by location – check the collection map to find your designated days.

Standard containers provided by the city include:

• 96 gallon waste cart
• 96 gallon green waste cart
• 65 gallon recycling cart

Review waste collection guidelines and set-out instructions on the city website.

Holiday Collection Schedule

Trash and recycling collection are delayed by one day when a major holiday falls on a weekday (Monday-Friday).

Example: If the holiday is on Thursday, Thursday service moves to Friday, and Friday service moves to Saturday.

If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the regular collection schedule is unchanged for that week.

Below are the observed holidays that impact the Visalia waste collection schedule:

• New Year’s Day – January 1
• Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
• Independence Day – July 4
• Labor Day – First Monday in September
• Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November
• Christmas Day – December 25

Consult the holiday calendar for specific dates each year.

Holiday Timing Examples

Here are some examples to demonstrate how holidays impact waste collection in Visalia:

• July 4, 2023 falls on a Tuesday. Trash pickup will be delayed one day that week. Those with Tuesday pickup will be serviced Wednesday.

• Thanksgiving 2023 falls on a Thursday. Collection will be delayed one day that week – Thursday customers are serviced Friday, and Friday customers are serviced Saturday.

• Christmas 2023 falls on a Monday. Trash pickup is delayed that week, with Monday customers serviced Tuesday, Tuesday customers serviced Wednesday, etc.

If unsure of how a holiday impacts your collection schedule, check the holiday calendar or contact the Solid Waste Division.

Set-Out Guidelines for Holidays

Follow these tips to ensure proper waste and recycling collection around holidays:

• Have carts curbside by 6 AM on your scheduled collection day, even if it is delayed from the normal day.

• If pickup is delayed, do NOT place carts out a day early or leave them on the curb overnight.

• Make sure lids are closed and do not overflow materials.

• Avoid placing carts near vehicles or other obstructions.

• Remove carts from the curb by 6 PM on your collection day.

• Check for schedule updates on the city website or by calling (559) 713-4499.

Advance planning using the published holiday schedule can prevent confusion about when collection occurs.

Additional Holiday Tips

Here are some other waste management tips around holidays:

• Avoid trash buildup by composting food scraps and wrapping gifts with reusable materials.

• Recycle gift boxes, shipping materials, and clean wrapping paper (no foil, ribbons, or glitter).

• Drop off Christmas trees and greenery at designated yard waste sites – do NOT place in curbside carts.

• Take advantage of community recycling events to properly dispose of holiday lights and other items.

• Reduce unwanted household hazards by utilizing the city’s waste disposal events.

Planning your holiday waste management helps minimize trash volume and ensures proper collection timing. Consult the City of Visalia holiday schedule and collection map to determine exactly when waste will be serviced on major holidays throughout the year.