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Thanksgiving trash & recycling in Charlotte, NC

Holiday pickup

The City is closed Thursday, November 26, 2026, and there is no collection. Service runs on a one-day delay for Thursday and Friday routes: Thursday routes are collected Friday, and Friday routes on Saturday, November 28.

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The City is closed Thursday, November 26, 2026, and there is no collection. Service runs on a one-day delay for Thursday and Friday routes: Thursday routes are collected Friday, and Friday routes on Saturday, November 28.
Turkey fryer oil & grease
Don't pour cooking grease, fats or oil down the drain; it clogs sewer lines and causes backups. Charlotte Water's advice: drain excess grease or cooking oil into a can, let it cool, and toss it. Wipe leftover grease from the pan with a paper towel and throw the towel away.
Extra trash
Bag all garbage and put it in the gray rollout cart. Don't overfill the cart or set items beside it, because anything outside the cart won't be collected. Carts go out no later than 6 a.m. on collection day and must be off the curb by midnight.
Boxes & wrapping
Cut or tear cardboard boxes into small pieces before they go in the green recycling cart (don't just fold them), and don't bag recyclables. Plastic bags, food trays, cups and plasticware are not accepted. Cardboard left outside the cart is not collected.
Tip
Recycling is every other week, so check your recycling week before holiday boxes pile up.

Official sources (checked 2026-11-01): www.charlottenc.gov · www.charlottenc.gov · www.charlottenc.gov

FAQ

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Charlotte?

The City is closed Thursday, November 26, 2026, and there is no collection. Service runs on a one-day delay for Thursday and Friday routes: Thursday routes are collected Friday, and Friday routes on Saturday, November 28.

How do I get rid of turkey fryer oil in Charlotte?

Don't pour cooking grease, fats or oil down the drain; it clogs sewer lines and causes backups. Charlotte Water's advice: drain excess grease or cooking oil into a can, let it cool, and toss it. Wipe leftover grease from the pan with a paper towel and throw the towel away.

What do I do with extra trash after Thanksgiving in Charlotte?

Bag all garbage and put it in the gray rollout cart. Don't overfill the cart or set items beside it, because anything outside the cart won't be collected. Carts go out no later than 6 a.m. on collection day and must be off the curb by midnight.

Can I recycle boxes and wrapping paper in Charlotte?

Cut or tear cardboard boxes into small pieces before they go in the green recycling cart (don't just fold them), and don't bag recyclables. Plastic bags, food trays, cups and plasticware are not accepted. Cardboard left outside the cart is not collected.

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