City Government Offices Will Be Closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving; Collection Schedule is Modified

Post Date:11/21/2025 9:00 AM

 Thanksgiving Day Holiday Sanitation Schedule 2025 V1 

Wilmington government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. As a result, the Department of Public Works’ Sanitation Division will collect recyclables on a modified holiday schedule.
 
The modified holiday schedule is as follows:

  • Monday, November 24: East of I-95 trash collection
  • Tuesday, November 25: West of I-95 trash collection
  • Wednesday, November 26: East of I-95 recyclables collection
  • Thursday, November 27: City holiday/NO collection
  • Friday, November 28: City holiday/NO collection
  • Saturday, November 29: West of I-95 recyclables collection

Follow this link for more information about trash and recycling in the City. To report issues about trash and recycling collection, please dial 3-1-1 or visit: www.WilmingtonDE.gov/311.

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