Holiday Collection Schedule Changes for Trash & Recycling Pickups
Published on November 21, 2025
Christmas 2025 & New Year’s Day 2026
City of Clearwater offices, libraries, and recreation facilities will be closed on the following holidays:
- Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 – Christmas
- Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 – New Year’s Day
Clearwater Solid Waste will also be closed on these holidays so employees can spend the day with their families.
Collection Changes
- Since all three holidays fall on a Thursday, Thursday residential and commercial pickups will move to Wednesday during each holiday week.
- Thursday commercial cardboard collections will be picked up on the Friday after each holiday.
- All other collections remain on their normal schedule.
Residents with questions can call the Solid Waste Operations Line at (727) 562-4920.
Christmas Tree Disposal
For residents in single-family homes:
- Remove all decorations and lights from tree.
- Place whole tree on the curb on your regular day of service.
- There are no quantity limits.
- There is no set end date of when collection of trees will end.
- Do not put trees or other yard waste into your recycling bin.
For residents in multi-family units:
- Contact your property management company or homeowners association for instructions on tree disposal.
The city does not have a designated drop-off site for Christmas trees.
Residents with questions can call the Solid Waste Operations Line at
(727) 562-4920.
For other holidays and collection changes, check out the Holiday Collection Schedule.