Last Verified: September 7, 2026
Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7. In most counties, that means your recycling and trash pickup will run one day late for the rest of the week.
But it’s not universal — several counties, including Miami-Dade and King County, WA, run their normal schedule with no delay at all.
The exact answer depends on where you live, and sometimes even which city or hauler serves your address.
Below is a county-by-county breakdown for 20 major U.S. counties, followed by simple steps to confirm your exact pickup day.
Quick Answer
- Most common rule: If your pickup day falls on or after Labor Day, service shifts one day later for the rest of that week, then returns to normal the following week.
- Some counties run normal service on Labor Day, including Miami-Dade County, FL and King County, WA.
- Schedules can vary by city, ZIP code, or hauler even within the same county — always confirm with your local lookup tool.
- Drop-off centers and recycling facilities may close on Labor Day even when curbside pickup runs as scheduled.
- A handful of counties don’t have a single county-wide rule and depend on which city or municipal utility district (MUD) serves your address.
Labor Day 2026 Recycling Schedule by County
| County (State) | Recycling on Labor Day? | Holiday Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | No — delayed 1 day that week | No pickup Labor Day; routes shift one day later through the week | LA Sanitation |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | No — delayed 1 day that week | Pickup runs one day behind all week when Labor Day falls on a weekday | LRS Chicago |
| Harris County, TX | Varies by MUD/hauler — usually delayed 1 day | Service typically moves to the next scheduled day; some MUDs post no collection on 9/7 | HC MUD 400 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | Not confirmed county-wide — typical pattern is 1-day delay | Most AZ cities delay one day when a holiday lands on a pickup day | Check your city’s solid waste page |
| San Diego County, CA | Not confirmed county-wide — typical pattern is 1-day delay | Most CA cities delay one day for weekday holidays | Check your city’s solid waste page |
| Orange County, CA | No — delayed 1 day that week | WM customers see pickup pushed one day later for the rest of the week | WM Orange County |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | Yes — normal schedule | DSWM collects garbage and recycling as usual on Labor Day | Miami-Dade DSWM |
| King County, WA | Yes — normal schedule (Recology) | Recology drivers service routes as normal on Labor Day | Recology King County |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | No — delayed 1 day that week | Republic Services delays one day for the rest of the week | Republic Services |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | No — delayed 1 day that week | City of Atlanta shifts collection one day for the remainder of the week | Atlanta Solid Waste |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | Drop-off center closed; curbside varies by city/hauler | Austin’s Recycle & Reuse Center is closed; curbside depends on your contract hauler | Austin Recycle & Reuse |
| Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis) | No — delayed 1 day that week | Collection runs one day behind for the week of Sept 7–11 | Minneapolis Holiday Collection |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | Yes — normal schedule | Wake County and Raleigh treat Labor Day as a normal collection day | Wake County Solid Waste |
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | Not confirmed county-wide — typical pattern is 1-day delay | Many NC cities delay one day when a holiday lands on a pickup day | Check Charlotte/Mecklenburg solid waste page |
| Franklin County, OH (Columbus) | Varies by city — many delay 1 day | Dublin shifts to Tue/Thu; other cities may list Labor Day as a no-collection day | City of Dublin |
| Cuyahoga County, OH (Cleveland) | No — delayed 1 day that week | Collection delayed one day starting Monday, Sept 7 | City of Cuyahoga Falls |
| Allegheny County, PA (Pittsburgh) | Not confirmed county-wide — typical pattern is 1-day delay | Many PA cities delay one day for weekday holidays | Check your city’s public works page |
| Multnomah County, OR (Portland) | Not confirmed county-wide — typical pattern is 1-day delay | Many OR cities delay one day for weekday holidays | Check your city’s solid waste page |
| Denver County, CO (Denver) | Not confirmed county-wide — typical pattern is 1-day delay | Many CO cities delay one day for weekday holidays | Check your city’s solid waste page |
| Salt Lake County, UT (SLC) | Varies by city/hauler — often delayed 1 day | Collection typically shifts one day; some transfer stations close | SLCgreen |
What “delayed 1 day that week” means: If your normal pickup day is Monday, you’ll be collected Tuesday instead. Tuesday’s route moves to Wednesday, and so on through the week. The following week returns to your regular schedule.
How to Confirm Your Exact Pickup Day
County-wide rules don’t always apply to every city or ZIP code. Here’s how to check your specific address:
- Find your local lookup tool. Search your county or city sanitation department’s website for a “trash and recycling schedule lookup.”
- Enter your address or ZIP code. Most tools will show your regular route and any holiday adjustments.
- Check the calendar for the week of September 7–11, 2026. Look for any note about Labor Day delays.
- Compare it to your normal day. If your county follows a “delay 1 day” pattern and your regular day is Monday, expect Tuesday pickup. If your county runs a normal schedule, keep your usual day.
Recycling drop-off centers and household hazardous waste (HHW) facilities often close for the holiday even in counties where curbside pickup runs as normal, so check separately if you plan to drop off materials.
FAQ
Does trash pickup run on Labor Day 2026?
It depends on your city or county. Many haulers, including Republic Services and WM, delay pickup by one day for the rest of the week. Some cities, like Miami-Dade County and King County, WA, run a normal schedule with no delay.
What day is Labor Day 2026?
Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7.
If my trash day is Monday, when will it be picked up instead?
In most counties that delay service, Monday’s route moves to Tuesday, and each day after shifts back one day for the rest of that week.
Are recycling centers open on Labor Day?
Many recycling drop-off centers and HHW facilities close for the holiday, even in areas where curbside pickup runs on schedule. Check your local center’s hours before visiting.
Does my schedule go back to normal the following week?
Yes. In counties that use a one-day delay rule, the schedule returns to your regular pickup day the week after Labor Day.
How do I find my exact recycling day if I’m not sure which rule applies to me?
Use your city or county’s online pickup schedule lookup tool and enter your address or ZIP code. This is the most reliable way to confirm holiday adjustments, since rules can vary by hauler even within the same county.
Related Reading
For a deeper look at how one metro area handles holiday collection shifts, see our Chicago trash pickup schedule guide.
Schedules can change, and not every city within a county follows the same rule. Check your local sanitation department’s website or pickup lookup tool to confirm your exact Labor Day 2026 recycling day before putting your bin out.