Memphis Holiday Trash Pickup, Garbage, Recycling, Yard Waste & Team Waste Schedule 2026
This page solves the holiday-week problem first: whether your Memphis garbage cart moves, whether Team Waste follows the same rule, when to set carts out, why excess trash may be limited, and what to do with outside-the-cart waste, yard waste, tires, hazardous waste and missed pickup after a holiday.
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Memphis holiday trash garbage pickup schedule changes depend on whether your address is serviced by City of Memphis Solid Waste Management or Team Waste. The biggest mistake is assuming both follow the same holiday rule. Some 2026 holidays move only City-serviced Monday or Friday routes, while Team Waste may run normally or shift the whole week by one day.
City updates repeatedly remind residents to place carts at the curb by 7:00 AM on the correct holiday-adjusted day. Excess trash and yard waste services may be limited during holiday weeks, so use the Memphis Curbside Collection app, official City updates, or 311 before placing extra piles out.
Memphis Holiday Trash Schedule 2026 — City Solid Waste and Team Waste Changes
The table below uses official City of Memphis 2026 collection updates available at the time of writing. Future 2026 holidays such as Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas should be rechecked closer to the holiday because Memphis often publishes separate holiday-specific solid-waste releases.
| Holiday | 2026 Date | City of Memphis Solid Waste | Team Waste | Resident Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, Jan. 1 | No collection Jan. 1. Thursday customers place carts out Friday. Friday customers serviced Friday. | One-day delay: Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday. | Use app/311 if your street is split between service providers. |
| MLK Jr. Day | Monday, Jan. 19 | No Monday collection. Monday customers place carts out Tuesday; City release lists Wednesday-Friday on regular day. Tuesday customers should verify in app or 311. | One-day service delay for the week. | Do not assume City and Team Waste use the same shift. |
| Presidents’ Day | Monday, Feb. 16 | Monday and Tuesday customers place carts out Tuesday; Wednesday-Friday normal. | Normal service week. | Excess trash and yard waste may be limited. |
| Good Friday | Friday, Apr. 3 | Friday customers move to Thursday, Apr. 2. Monday-Thursday customers use normal day. | Not affected by the City release. | Friday City customers should not wait until Friday. |
| Martin Luther King Memorial Holiday | Monday, Apr. 6 | Monday to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday, Wednesday to Thursday, Thursday and Friday collected Friday. | Normal collection during the week. | City crews work overtime to return to normal schedule. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25 | Monday and Tuesday customers place carts out Tuesday; Wednesday-Friday normal. | One-day delay: Monday to Tuesday through Friday to Saturday. | Check your provider before moving carts. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun. 19 | No Friday collection. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday normal; Thursday and Friday customers serviced Thursday. | Normal service week. | Thursday and Friday City customers should watch the compressed schedule. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul. 4 | No official 2026 weekday trash change found at writing. | Verify provider notice. | Because July 4 is Saturday, regular weekday service may not change unless City posts otherwise. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sept. 7 | Official 2026 trash release not yet found at writing. | Verify provider notice. | Check the Memphis Curbside app and City updates closer to the week. |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, Nov. 26 | Official 2026 trash release not yet found at writing. | Verify provider notice. | Memphis usually posts a separate holiday release; do not rely on old year rules. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec. 25 | Official 2026 trash release not yet found at writing. | Verify provider notice. | Recheck official City update and app in December. |
Important local warning: “holiday delay” does not mean the same thing for every Memphis route. City Solid Waste and Team Waste can have different instructions in the same holiday week. Confirm your provider before moving carts.
City of Memphis Solid Waste vs Team Waste — The Provider Difference Matters Most
Many Memphis residents search for a single citywide holiday trash rule, but official 2026 releases show different instructions for City-serviced homes and Team Waste customers. In several holiday weeks, City-serviced customers had compressed or modified pickup while Team Waste either ran normally or used a one-day delay.
- Follow City of Memphis holiday media releases.
- Use Memphis Curbside Collection app for schedule updates.
- Place carts at the curb by 7:00 AM on adjusted day.
- Expect excess trash and yard waste limits during some holiday weeks.
- Do not assume City-service holiday changes apply.
- Some weeks show normal Team Waste collection.
- Other weeks show a one-day delay for Team Waste routes.
- Use provider notice, app, or 311 if your route is unclear.
Best resident move: use the official Memphis Curbside Collection app because it is address-based and can show schedule updates more clearly than a general holiday table.
Get Android AppMemphis Holiday Cart Rules — 7 AM, 3 Feet From Street, 4 Feet Clearance
Holiday weeks create more missed collections because residents set carts out on the wrong day, place overflow beside the cart, block carts with parked vehicles, or move carts too late. Memphis household garbage rules still apply during holiday weeks.
- Place carts at curbside by 7:00 AM on collection day.
- Place carts and curbside trash within 3 feet of the street.
- Cart lid should face the street; handle should face the house.
- Keep carts free of overhead obstructions such as wires or branches.
- Leave 4 feet between carts, curbside trash and fixed objects.
- Place carts no earlier than 5 PM the day before collection and remove by 8 AM the day after collection.
- Do not overload carts.
- Do not leave cart lids open.
- Do not place unwrapped food waste loose in the cart.
- Do not put carts in storm drains.
- Do not block carts with cars, utilities, hydrants or mailboxes.
- Do not set out extra piles after crews already passed.
Holiday food waste tip: bag or wrap food waste to limit odors and pests. If possible, hold smelly food waste until closer to collection day, especially when your pickup moves after a Monday holiday.
Memphis Yard Waste During Holiday Weeks — Weekly Two-Bag Rule and Limited Holiday Service
Memphis Solid Waste says weekly garbage and recycling collection and up to two bags of yard waste remain on a weekly collection schedule for residential customers. Yard waste must be organic only and placed in a separate pile at the curb.
- Up to two bags of yard waste with weekly service.
- Yard waste must be organic only.
- Place yard waste separately from garbage.
- Leaves, grass clippings and shrubbery should be in disposable bags.
- Keep yard waste out of streets, gutters and storm drains.
- Excess trash and yard waste services may be limited.
- Warning tags may explain why yard waste was not collected.
- Limbs/logs over 13 inches diameter or 5 feet long are not collected.
- Contractor-generated yard waste must be removed by the contractor.
Outside-the-Cart Pickup in Memphis — Bulk Items, Tree Limbs and Holiday Limits
Outside-the-Cart collection is separate from the weekly cart. Memphis lists it as a twice-per-month service on your regular collection day for City residential customers. It covers yard debris over two bags and outside-the-cart bulk waste such as tree limbs and furniture.
- Bulk piles should be within 3 feet of the street.
- Bulky waste piles should not exceed 10 cubic yards.
- Tree debris must be less than 5 feet long and less than 13 inches in diameter.
- Keep piles away from mailboxes, parked cars, fences, trees and low limbs.
- Dirt, brick, rock or concrete.
- Scrap lumber, roofing and fencing materials.
- Carpet or construction/demolition debris.
- Contractor-generated debris.
- Hazardous waste.
Holiday cleanup warning: if you clean the garage after a holiday weekend, do not turn construction debris or contractor waste into an outside-the-cart pile. The City can refuse or bill for improper material.
Memphis Solid Waste Convenience Centers — Holiday Week Backup for Non-Hazardous Waste
Solid Waste fee-paying customers may take up to one truckload of non-hazardous waste to the landfill each month, and the City also lists two Solid Waste Convenience Centers for drop-off use. These can help when holiday limits or weather delays make curbside disposal slower.
- Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Hours listed by City: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Locations: 304 Collins Street and 3207 Farrisview Boulevard.
- Bring latest MLGW bill and picture ID.
- Holiday week overflow that cannot wait.
- Non-hazardous household cleanup material.
- Items that are allowed at convenience centers.
- Backup when weather delays regular collection.
Before loading your truck: call 311 or check the City page because holiday weekends, storms or operational notices can change access.
Open Solid Waste PageMemphis Holiday Trash Video Guide — Official Video Check
No current official 2026 holiday-specific Memphis Solid Waste video was found from the City of Memphis or its Solid Waste pages at the time of writing. Because this topic depends on exact holiday dates, City-serviced routes, Team Waste route rules and official weekly updates, this page does not embed a random or outdated YouTube video.
Best for residents: use the Memphis Curbside Collection app, City Solid Waste page, and 311 for exact holiday-week instructions. If the City publishes a current official holiday collection video later, it should be added here using only the official embed URL.
Memphis Household Hazardous Waste — Do Not Put Chemicals in Holiday Trash
Holiday cleaning often produces paint, batteries, old chemicals, pesticides, oil, fluorescent bulbs and other hazardous items. These should not go into the garbage cart, recycling cart, outside-the-cart pile or convenience center load unless the official site specifically accepts them.
- Paint, solvents and pesticides.
- Automotive fluids and oils.
- Household chemicals.
- Batteries and mercury-containing items.
- Unknown liquids or leaking containers.
- The City points residents to Shelby County household hazardous waste resources.
- Location listed by City: 6305 Haley Road, Memphis, TN 38134.
- Check Shelby County details before visiting.
- Never mix chemicals or pour them into drains.
Missed Trash Pickup After a Memphis Holiday — What to Check Before Calling 311
Holiday weeks can make a normal pickup look missed. Before reporting, check whether your collection was moved, whether you are City-serviced or Team Waste, whether carts were out by 7 AM, and whether extra yard waste or outside-the-cart service was limited for the week.
Confirm provider
City Solid Waste and Team Waste often have different holiday instructions. Check your provider first.
Check the holiday table
Look at the exact holiday week. Some holidays affect Monday routes, some Friday routes, and some do not affect Team Waste.
Check set-out rules
Cart by 7 AM, lid facing street, handle facing house, proper spacing, no blocked access and no construction debris.
Call 311 if still unresolved
Use 311 or 901-636-6500 for schedule, missed pickup, warning tag, dead animal, tire or outside-the-cart questions.
Memphis Holiday Trash Official Links, Phone Numbers and Map
| Need | Official Contact / Link | Use This For |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Waste | City Solid Waste Page | Weekly collection, yard waste, outside-the-cart, convenience centers, discount applications. |
| Household Garbage | Household Garbage Rules | Cart placement, 4-foot clearance, bulk pile limits, tires, C&D debris and HHW guidance. |
| Memphis Curbside App | Google Play / Apple App Store | Address-specific garbage and recycling reminders. |
| 311 / City phone | 311 or 901-636-6500 | Collection questions, missed pickup, dead animals, tire questions and schedule issues. |
| Mailing Address | 125 N. Main Street, Room #628, Memphis, TN 38103 | Solid Waste Management mailing address listed by City. |
Official Holiday Update Links Used
City Hall / Solid Waste Mailing Address Map
Related Trash Pickup Guides — Holiday Delay and Large Item Help
These related trash-pickup.org guides help residents compare holiday delay rules, bulk pickup systems, missed collection routing and large-item disposal in other cities.
Memphis Holiday Trash Pickup FAQ — 2026 Resident Questions
Source Verification and Editorial Note
Independent information guide — not affiliated with the City of Memphis. trash-pickup.org is a public information resource. We do not operate Memphis Solid Waste, Team Waste, 311, the Memphis Curbside Collection app, landfill services, convenience centers, HHW disposal, outside-the-cart pickup or recycling service.
Holiday pickup details, City vs Team Waste differences, cart set-out rules, yard waste guidance, outside-the-cart limits, convenience center addresses/hours, hazardous waste routing, 311 contact details and official video availability were checked against City of Memphis and official app/source pages as of May 2026. Future 2026 holiday notices can change. Always verify through the official City page, app or 311 before setting out carts or extra waste.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- City of Memphis — Solid Waste
- City of Memphis — Household Garbage
- City of Memphis — New Year’s Trash Pick-Up Schedule
- City of Memphis — MLK Jr. Day Trash Collection Schedule Adjusted
- City of Memphis — Presidents’ Day Trash Collection Schedule Update
- City of Memphis — Good Friday Trash Collection Update
- City of Memphis — Martin Luther King Memorial Holiday Collection Update
- City of Memphis — Memorial Day Trash Collection Schedule
- City of Memphis — Juneteenth Holiday Trash Schedule
- Memphis Curbside Collection — Google Play
- Memphis Curbside Collection — Apple App Store
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