Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Is there trash pickup on Election Day 2026?

On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, WM and Republic Services pick up as usual.

No hauler here has announced its 2026 Election Day schedule yet, so these follow what each did in past years. We update the page as they announce.

Pickup as usual (2)

WM (Waste Management)
Election Day isn't on WM's list of commonly observed holidays, so trash and recycling pickup runs as usual Tu…Pickup Republic Services
Election Day isn't a holiday on Republic Services' local schedules, which keep your regular service day on ev…Pickup

Also on Election Day

Everything open and closed DMV offices

Trash pickup on other holidays

Veterans Day Thanksgiving Black Friday Christmas Eve Christmas New Year's Eve New Year's Day MLK Day

From each hauler's holiday schedule and local service pages; each one's page gives the source. Pickup schedules differ by city and contract, so check your address. What's open on Election Day · All holiday hours