Gallup Solid Waste Announces Holiday Schedule, Routes Delayed to Friday
The City of Gallup Solid Waste Department posted on November 25 that there was no refuse collection on Thursday, November 27, 2025, Thanksgiving Day, and that both Thursday and Friday routes would be collected on Friday. The adjustment affected residents with those pickup days and officials advised anyone with questions to contact the Solid Waste Department at 505 863 1212.
On November 25 the City of Gallup Solid Waste Department issued a public notice informing residents that there would be no refuse collection on Thursday, November 27, 2025, Thanksgiving Day. The notice said that both Thursday and Friday routes would be collected on Friday, the following day, shifting two days of service into a single operating day.
The announcement was intended to give residents advance notice ahead of the holiday and to consolidate collections for the remainder of the week. Customers with scheduled Thursday or Friday pickups were asked to set out their refuse for collection on Friday, understanding that crews would be handling an increased volume. The Solid Waste Department provided a contact number for questions at 505 863 1212.
For households and businesses this rescheduling can mean longer wait times for pickup and potentially fuller bins over the holiday weekend. Consolidating two routes into one day concentrates labor and vehicle resources, which can increase the likelihood of later day collections for some addresses. Municipal sanitation adjustments around holidays are common, but they require clear communication and operational planning to minimize disruptions and public health risks associated with delayed waste removal.
From an institutional perspective the department met a basic transparency standard by posting the notice two days before the holiday. The timing allowed residents to plan, but it also underscores the importance of ongoing civic engagement with municipal services. Residents should monitor city communications, confirm their scheduled pickup day, and use the provided contact number for clarifications or to report missed service. Tracking and reporting on holiday service performance can help the city evaluate whether staffing and routing practices adequately meet community needs.
Public confidence in basic services such as refuse collection hinges on reliable schedules and timely information. For questions about the November 27 schedule or to report concerns, residents may call the Solid Waste Department at 505 863 1212.
