The City of Erie’s Department of Public Works has announced a one-day delay in trash and recycling collection during the upcoming holiday season. The adjusted schedule will apply for both Christmas and New Year’s weeks.
Christmas Week Schedule
Wednesday, Dec. 24 pickups will occur on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Thursday, Dec. 25 pickups will occur on Friday, Dec. 26. Regular collection resumes the week of Dec. 28.
New Year’s Week Schedule
Wednesday, Dec. 31 pickups will occur on Thursday, Jan. 1.
Thursday, Jan. 1 pickups will occur on Friday, Jan. 2. Normal service resumes the week of Jan. 4.
Christmas Tree Collection
Residents may place trees curbside on their regular collection night. Tree collection will run from Thursday, Dec. 25, through Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
For questions, call 814-870-1550. Additional recycling information is available online.
Thank you for planning ahead and helping keep Erie clean this holiday season.