Trash pickups change for 4th of July week. See schedules in SLO County towns
If you’re having a barbecue or party to celebrate the Fourth of July, trash can pile up quickly.
In 2026, Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4.
Many businesses and government offices are observing the federal holiday on Friday, July 3, including local waste removal services.
How will the Fourth of July impact garbage collection in San Luis Obispo County?
Here’s what to know:
Will trash pickup schedule change in SLO? Morro Bay?
San Luis Garbage, a subsidiary of Waste Connections, handles garbage, recycling and organic waste collection in the city of San Luis Obispo.
The city of Morro Bay partners with another Waste Connections subsidiary, Morro Bay Garbage, for trash collection.
Waste Connection also operates South County Sanitary and Mission Country Disposal, which handle garbage pickup in other parts of the county.
Waste Connections only observes one holiday each year: Christmas Day.
The company will pick up trash as usual on Saturday, July 4, according to its website.
However, its office will be closed.
Will Independence Day delay garbage collection in Atascadero?
Waste Management handles trash, recycling and organic waste disposal in Atascadero, Templeton and other North County communities.
Independence Day will not affect garbage pickup schedules for customers of Waste Management and San Miguel Garbage.
Will my trash be picked up on Fourth of July in Paso Robles?
Paso Robles Waste and Recycling observes four holidays a year, including Independence Day.
“On these holidays, our business will be closed, and no collections will be performed,” the company said. “Collections typically scheduled on or after these holidays will be delayed by one day.”
If your regular trash pickup day is on Saturday, July 4, you can expect to see the garbage truck later than usual.
Are SLO County landfills closing on Independence Day?
SLO County has three landfills where residents can drop off large, bulky items including appliances, scrap metals, mattresses, and tires.
All landfills accept e-waste and have household hazardous waste collection sites.
Chicago Grade Landfill will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4.
Cold Canyon Landfill and Paso Robles Landfill will be closed Saturday, July 4.
