Garbage, recycling and yard waste will still be collected in Charlotte on Independence Day.
City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services changed some holiday collection schedules for 2026, but it is business as usual for the Fourth of July.
All Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Full-Service Drop-off Centers will be closed on July 4.
Mecklenburg pickup schedules
Cornelius, Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville do garbage collection through Waste Pro. Davidson does garbage every other week, and the holiday is on a weekend. Matthews’ garbage pickup will happen on a one-day delay. Mint Hill, Pineville and Cornelius pickup will occur as usual…