Takoma Park trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly by route map; from 6:30 a.m.; night before; <=50 lb/can. Verified 2026-10-15 · takomaparkmd.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Night before; crews from 6:30 a.m. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Weekly; same holiday rules; night before; from 6:30 a.m. Verified 2026-10-15 · takomaparkmd.gov |
| Bulk | Appointment; $15 up to 3 items (+$2.50 card). No refrigerant appliances via City. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · takomaparkmd.gov |
| Hauler | Contact the city for your hauler. |
| Contacts | Contact the city — 301-891-7633. Verified 2026-10-15 · takomaparkmd.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Night before; crews from 6:30 a.m.
Where
Curb per route map.
Limits
<=50 lb/can; bulk <=3/$15.
Not allowed
Refrigerant appliances not via City Large Item Pickup.
Bags
Cans with lids.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarHolidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Mlk 2026 | 2026-01-19 | — |
| Presidents 2026 | 2026-02-16 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Juneteenth 2026 | 2026-06-19 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
Holiday shifts next business day; Mon holiday cancels yard (trash/recycle -> Tue). Thanksgiving Thu->Wed, Fri->Sat. 2026 list through Labor Day on Holiday Collection page.
Verified 2026-10-15 · takomaparkmd.gov
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Full details for Takoma Park: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Weekly by route map; from 6:30 a.m.; night before; <=50 lb/can. Carts $53.30 (64-gal) / $74.85 (96-gal). PW 301-891-7633.
- Recycling
- Weekly; same holiday rules; night before; from 6:30 a.m.
- Bulk pickup
- Appointment; $15 up to 3 items (+$2.50 card). No refrigerant appliances via City. 301-891-7633.
- Curbside: when
- Night before; crews from 6:30 a.m.
- Curbside: where
- Curb per route map.
- Curbside: limits
- <=50 lb/can; bulk <=3/$15.
- Curbside: brush
- See Yard Waste Collection page.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Refrigerant appliances not via City Large Item Pickup.
- Curbside: bags
- Cans with lids.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not quoted on trash page.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Mlk 2026 (2026-01-19): shift not yet confirmed
- Presidents 2026 (2026-02-16): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Juneteenth 2026 (2026-06-19): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
Holiday shifts next business day; Mon holiday cancels yard (trash/recycle -> Tue). Thanksgiving Thu->Wed, Fri->Sat. 2026 list through Labor Day on Holiday Collection page.
- Hauler
- Contact the city for your hauler.
- Contacts
- Contact the city — 301-891-7633.
- Find your day
- Takoma Park Routes Map
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: takomaparkmd.gov
Bulk: takomaparkmd.gov
Holidays: takomaparkmd.gov
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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