Anne Arundel County Holiday Trash & Garbage Schedule 2026
If you want the Anne Arundel County holiday trash garbage pickup schedule for 2026, the key thing to know is this: only a few county holidays actually delay curbside collection, while several others close the facilities but leave curbside pickup unchanged. This guide makes those 2026 county holiday rules easy to check.
What’s in this guide
Anne Arundel County says curbside trash, recycling, and yard waste are collected for most households in the county. Materials are collected by separate trucks, and holiday changes apply based on your normal collection day. The county’s official 2026 holiday schedule is the right source when a county holiday week comes up.
Night before is allowed
Anne Arundel County Holiday Trash Schedule 2026
The table below is the easiest way to see which county holidays delay curbside pickup in 2026 and which ones do not.
| 2026 Holiday | County Facility Status | Curbside Collection Rule |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day — Jan. 1 (Thu) | Closed | Thursday collections occur Friday. Friday collections occur Saturday. |
| MLK Birthday — Jan. 19 (Mon) | Closed | Normal collections will occur. |
| Presidents’ Day — Feb. 16 (Mon) | Closed | Normal collections will occur. |
| Good Friday — Apr. 3 (Fri) | Closed | Normal collections will occur. |
| Memorial Day — May 25 (Mon) | Closed | Monday collections occur Tuesday. Tuesday collections occur Wednesday. |
| Juneteenth — June 19 (Fri) | Closed | Normal collections will occur. |
| Independence Day Observed — July 3 (Fri) | Closed | Normal collections will occur. |
| Independence Day — July 4 (Sat) | Closed | No collection changes. |
| Labor Day — Sept. 7 (Mon) | Closed | Monday collections occur Tuesday. Tuesday collections occur Wednesday. |
| Election Day — Nov. 3 (Tue) | Closed | Normal collections will occur. |
| Veterans Day — Nov. 11 (Wed) | Closed | No collection changes. |
| Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 26 (Thu) | Closed | Thursday collections occur Friday. |
| Thanksgiving Friday — Nov. 27 (Fri) | Closed | Friday collections occur Saturday. |
| Christmas — Dec. 25 (Fri) | Closed | Friday collections occur Saturday. |
Which Anne Arundel County Holidays Interrupt Curbside Collection?
The county’s 2026 page specifically lists these holidays as the ones that interrupt curbside collection: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Friday, and Christmas. Those are the weeks when you should expect a delayed route instead of your normal pickup day.
That matters because many residents assume every county holiday delays curbside service. In Anne Arundel County, that assumption is wrong. The county separates facility closures from curbside pickup changes, and the two do not always match.
Which 2026 Holidays Keep Normal Curbside Pickup?
Anne Arundel County’s 2026 holiday schedule says curbside collections will still happen normally on MLK Birthday, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Juneteenth, Independence Day observed on July 3, and Election Day. Veterans Day is also shown with no collection changes.
This is where many county pages across the U.S. confuse people. Anne Arundel County closes landfill and recycling facilities on many holidays, but curbside collection stays normal on several of those same dates. So always check the county’s curbside column, not just the facility column.
Best way to avoid a missed set-out
Do not rely on memory for “holiday weeks.” In this county, some holidays shift routes and some do not. Check the official holiday page first, then confirm your address-based collection day.
How to Find Your Anne Arundel County Collection Day
Anne Arundel County provides an official address lookup so residents can confirm their regular curbside collection day. This is the safest way to know whether a county holiday affects your actual route.
Use Find My Collection Day and enter your address. Once you know your regular day, you can apply the county’s holiday schedule correctly.
Anne Arundel County Set-Out Rules
County curbside rules are simple, but you still need to follow them closely. The county says containers should be placed at the curb before 6:00 a.m. on your collection day, and materials may also be placed out the night before.
- Place containers at the curb before 6:00 a.m.
- Collections may occur between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Loaded containers cannot weigh more than 40 pounds each.
- Indoor trash cans should not be used as curbside trash containers.
- Keep recyclables loose and unbagged in the recycling container.
Bulky and Large Item Pickup in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County handles bulky items in more than one way. Some large trash items can be placed next to your trash containers on your regular collection day, while large metal items and refrigerated appliances must be scheduled.
Large trash items such as sofas, mattresses, tables, plastic dishwashers, and rolls of carpet may be placed next to your trash containers on your weekly collection day. The county says to set out only three items at a time.
Large metal items and appliances such as refrigerators, swing sets, metal dishwashers, and lawn mowers must be scheduled. The county says not to place these at the curb on your normal weekly collection day without scheduling first.
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Anne Arundel County Yard Waste Rules
Yard waste is collected at the curb on your collection day all year round. The county says there is no limit to the amount of yard waste you can put out, but the preparation rules still matter.
- Bags, containers, or bundles may not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
- Tree limbs and branches must be less than 4 feet long.
- Maximum branch diameter is 4 inches.
- Plastic bags are not allowed for yard waste.
- Branches not in containers must be tied into bundles.
The county also says natural Christmas trees are treated as yard waste, as long as decorations, stands, bags, and lights are removed.
How to Report a Missed Anne Arundel County Pickup
If your trash, recycling, or yard waste was not collected on the scheduled day, Anne Arundel County says you should call 410-222-6100 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the day the issue happened. If you cannot call during those hours, call the next business day and keep your items accessible at the curb.
You can also use the county’s online reporting tools and SeeClickFix-based reporting options for missed collection and other curbside concerns.
Holiday Collection Schedule
Official 2026 county holiday page showing which curbside routes are delayed and which remain normal.
Find My Collection Day
Official address lookup for regular Anne Arundel County curbside collection days.
Bulk Item Pickup
County instructions for large trash items, large metal items, and appliance pickup.
Yard Waste
Official curbside yard-waste rules, weight limits, and branch-size requirements.
Report Missed Collection
County contact guidance for missed trash, recycling, or yard-waste pickup.
Bureau of Waste Management Services
Main county waste-management page with recycling centers, landfill hours, and contact details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 2026 holidays interrupt curbside collection in Anne Arundel County?
The county’s 2026 schedule lists New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Friday, and Christmas as the holidays that interrupt curbside collection.
Does MLK Day delay curbside trash pickup in Anne Arundel County?
No. The county says normal curbside collections will occur on MLK Birthday even though facilities are closed.
Does Presidents’ Day delay Anne Arundel County garbage pickup?
No. The 2026 county page says normal curbside collections will occur on Presidents’ Day.
Does Good Friday delay curbside pickup?
No. Anne Arundel County says normal curbside collections will occur on Good Friday in 2026.
What happens on Memorial Day week in Anne Arundel County?
For Memorial Day 2026, Monday collections occur Tuesday and Tuesday collections occur Wednesday.
Does Juneteenth delay curbside collection in Anne Arundel County?
No. The county says facilities are closed for Juneteenth, but normal curbside collections will occur.
Does Independence Day 2026 change the curbside schedule?
No. Anne Arundel County lists July 4, 2026 as a Saturday with no collection changes.
What happens on Thanksgiving in Anne Arundel County?
For Thanksgiving 2026, Thursday collections occur Friday and Friday collections occur Saturday.
What time should I put trash out in Anne Arundel County?
The county says containers should be placed at the curb before 6:00 a.m. on collection day. You can also place them out the night before.
How do I report a missed county pickup?
Call 410-222-6100 during business hours on the day of the issue, or the next business day if needed, and leave the items accessible at the curb.
Reminder: Anne Arundel County’s holiday rules are not the same for every holiday. Check the official county holiday page first, then confirm your regular day using the address lookup.