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Will trash pickup in Sacramento be delayed on Christmas? See holiday schedule

Christmas is Thursday, Dec. 25.

Whether you’re hitting the road, running errands, going out to eat or spending the day cooking up a feast, several Sacramento-area businesses and services — including government offices — will be closed or observing limited hours for the holiday.

What does that mean for garbage collection? Will Christmas delay trash pickup in the Sacramento region?

Here’s what to know:

Will Christmas delay garbage pickup in the city of Sacramento?

Although Sacramento’s City Hall will be closed on Christmas Day, trash will be picked up on Thursday as usual.

“Regular residential garbage, organic waste and recycling collection service will occur on holidays,” the city of Sacramento said on its website.

Will garbage collection be delayed in Sacramento County?

People living in unincorporated areas of Sacramento County won’t see their regularly scheduled trash pickup affected by Christmas, according to the county Department of Waste Management and Recycling.

How will the holiday affect trash pickup in Citrus Heights?

Republic Services customers in Citrus Heights will see their services delayed by one day if their pickup day is Christmas Day, the company said.

Will my garbage be hauled off in Folsom?

Christmas will not affect trash pickup in Folsom on Thursday, the city of Folsom said on its website.

How does the holiday impact garbage pickup in Rancho Cordova?

Trash in Rancho Cordova will be picked up as usual on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, Republic Services said.

Will Elk Grove’s trash be collected on Christmas?

Waste Management Inc., which provides waste and recycling collection for Elk Grove, closes for several holidays, including Christmas.

When a holiday falls on a weekday, the company said, trash pickups for the remainder of the week are delayed by one day.

Will I see the garbage truck in Galt on Thursday?

Cal-Waste Recovery Systems said the Christmas holiday will delay waste collection services in Galt by one day if your pickup day is Thursday, Dec. 25, or Friday, Dec. 26.

The company also provides trash pickup services in the city of Isleton.

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Don Sweeney
The Sacramento Bee
Don Sweeney has been a newspaper reporter and editor in California for more than 35 years. He is a service reporter based at The Sacramento Bee.
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