Prince George's County Announces Thanksgiving Trash and Service Schedule
The Department of the Environment published the county Thanksgiving closings and service adjustments on November 12, 2025, to help residents plan for the holiday. The advisory lists facility closures and modified curbside and bulky trash collection dates, information that will affect household schedules and local businesses.
Prince George's County officials released a holiday service advisory on November 12, 2025, outlining closures and schedule changes for Thanksgiving week. The Department of the Environment specified which county facilities will be closed and how curbside and bulky trash collections will be shifted, providing residents with timing details to avoid missed pickups or unnecessary trips.
Among the listed closures the Animal Services Facility and the Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. The advisory also noted that recycling centers and drop off facilities will have varied hours, with some locations open and others closed over the holiday period. Several services that require appointments will continue to operate by appointment only, and residents were asked to use appointment channels to reserve access.
Curbside collection changes were highlighted to minimize confusion. Collections that would normally occur on Thursday November 27 will be moved to Friday November 28. Some collections normally scheduled for Friday will move to Saturday November 29. These shifts are intended to keep routes efficient while recognizing the lower staffing and facility availability on the holiday itself.
For households in Prince George's County the adjustments have immediate practical effects. Families preparing large holiday meals should plan for altered pickup dates to avoid excess waste accumulation. Residents with bulky items should check their revised collection day to prevent items being left at the curb for extended periods. Businesses that rely on county waste services should account for the shifted schedule in their waste management plans to avoid missed pickups during a week of higher activity.
The advisory was issued to help residents and local organizations plan around service interruptions and to maintain public health and cleanliness during a peak holiday period. With Thanksgiving approaching, following the published schedule and using appointment systems where required will reduce disruption and limit unnecessary trips to county facilities.
