Does trash run on Columbus Day?
COLUMBUS Day is a US holiday that recognizes and commemorates Christopher Columbus’ exploration of the New World.
Trash collection and disposal services have their own holiday schedule that you might want to consider.
Does trash run on Columbus Day?
Collection and disposal service will continue to run on a normal schedule on Columbus Day.
Trash disposal is only delayed by one day on six holidays including:
- New Year’s Day: January 1
- Memorial Day: Last Monday in May
- Independence Day: July 4
- Labor Day: 1st Monday in September
- Thanksgiving Day: 4th Thursday in November
- Christmas Day: December 25
For those dates, if you normally have your trash picked up on a Monday, your pickup will be pushed back to the following day instead.
Which businesses are open on Columbus Day?
There are several businesses and institutions that will be open on Columbus Day.
The open businesses include:
- Target
- Walmart
- Kroger
- Trader Joe’s
- Starbucks
- CVS
- Walgreens
- ShopRite
- AMC Theatres
- Whole Foods
- Dollar Tree
- Dollar General
- Most liquor stores
- Gap
- Home Depot
- Lowe’s
- Macy’s
- T.J. Maxx
- Marshall’s
While the stores may be open, they might be operating under different hours so it is always recommended to check with local locations just in case.
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Which businesses are closed on Columbus Day?
Various businesses are closed for Columbus Day.
Some of the closed businesses include:
- City, state, and federal offices
- US Post Offices
- DMV
- Public schools
- Banks