City Government Offices Will Be Closed Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26 for Christmas; Collection Schedule is Modified

Post Date:12/22/2025 12:00 PM

 Christmas Holiday Sanitation Schedule 2025 

Wilmington government offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, for the Christmas 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, December 22: East of I-95 trash collection
  • Tuesday, December 23: West of I-95 trash collection
  • Wednesday, December 24: No collection
  • Thursday, December 25: City holiday/NO collection
  • Friday, December 26: East of I-95 recyclables collection
  • Saturday, December 27: 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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