Lake Charles Halts Trash Pickup for 2 Days, New Schedule Set

Lake Charles, La [KNGT-FM] - Thanksgiving is just a week away, which means people all over Southwest Louisiana will be getting prepared to welcome in family and friends for a big Thanksgiving meal, do some shopping, and enjoy a few days off.

The holiday also means that many things will be shutting down to observe it, including federal, state, and local agencies. Not only will their offices be closed for the holiday, but the services that these institutions provide will also be closed.

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With many of you hosting family and friends for the holiday, the amount of household trash is bound to pile up. But if you live in the city of Lake Charles, be aware that there will be no trash pickup for two consecutive days. Collection will be suspended on Thursday, November 27, for Thanksgiving Day, and again on Friday, November 28.

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If you have your trash picked up on Thursdays or Fridays, your pick-up days have been adjusted due to the holiday. Katie Harrington with the city of Lake Charles announced the new pickup days, saying,

Trash and garbage regularly scheduled for pickup on Thursday will be rescheduled for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.

Trash and garbage regularly scheduled for pickup on Friday will be rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. -K. Harington city of LC

All other services, including the Department of Public Works, Lake Charles City Hall, and other City departments, will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, and Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, for the holidays and will resume regular hours on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.