Holiday Collection - City of Deer Park There is no disruption of service on these holidays - regular collection applies: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Garbage, recycling and yard waste are NOT collected on these holidays: Memorial Day Independence Day (July 4) Labor Day Christmas Day Thanksgiving New Years Day If your regular collection day falls on one of these holidays your service will be delayed one day. If your collection day comes later in the week after collection has been delayed because of a weekday holiday, your service will also be one day later that week. If these holidays fall on a weekend, regular residential collection schedules apply. Thanksgiving Example: Since Thanksgiving falls on a Thursday: Residents whose garbage and recycling is usually collected on Thursday have Friday service the day after Thanksgiving. Residents whose regular day is Friday have Saturday service after Thanksgiving. Regular collection schedules resume the next Monday. Print This Page | Close Window