Stamford Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Roll out city-issued trash toters to the curb on designated collection days for your residential address.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Roll out city-issued trash toters to the curb on designated collection days for your residential address. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Residents may bring bulky items and recyclables to Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center or request special services | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Holiday trees must be placed curbside no later than January 15th for seasonal pickup. Yard trimmings accepted at recycling centers. |
Trash container requirements
- Use City-issued wheeled refuse toters
- Keep lids fully closed
- Position toter wheels facing toward your property
Stamford recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and Paper Boxes
- Newspapers and Mixed Paper
- Glass Bottles and Jars
- Metal Cans
- Rigid Plastic Containers
Prohibited items
- Plastic Bags and Film
- Styrofoam
- Hazardous Waste
- Textiles in Curbside Toter
Stamford bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Residents may bring bulky items and recyclables to Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center or request special services |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 203-977-4140 |
Stamford holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Stamford, CT
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
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DPW & sanitation contact
City of Stamford Office of Operations (Recycling & Sanitation) · municipal dpw
Phone: 203-977-4140
888 Washington BoulevardStamford, CT 06901
These collection rules cover Zone Residential Curbside Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Stamford, CT?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Roll out city-issued trash toters to the curb on designated collection days for your residential address.. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Stamford?
As of 2026-09-24: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Stamford?
Residents may bring bulky items and recyclables to Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center or request special services The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 203-977-4140 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
What items are accepted for recycling in Stamford?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and Paper Boxes, Newspapers and Mixed Paper, Glass Bottles and Jars, Metal Cans, Rigid Plastic Containers. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Bags and Film, Styrofoam, Hazardous Waste, Textiles in Curbside Toter. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Service Routes (Monday through Friday).