Only Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day change collection: there is no pickup on the holiday, and that day's routes and the rest of the week move one day later (Friday moves to Saturday). Other holidays do not affect trash or recycling.
| Holiday | Date | What changes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Thursday → Fri, Nov 27 · Friday → Sat, Nov 28 | Official |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Friday → Sat, Dec 26 | Official |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Friday → Sat, Jan 2 | Expected |
No change on: Veterans Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
What the status means
- Official: The City published this make-up day.
- City rule: Applies the City's published standing holiday rule.
- Expected: Based on the City's past holiday notices. The City confirms a few days before.
- Not announced: The City usually suspends collection that day but has not said how it will be made up.
Sources: Refuse, recycling and brush & bulk areas (City of Scottsdale GIS) · 2026 holiday collection schedule. Verified October 14, 2026. Report an error.