Collection Schedules

The City of Mt. Vernon partners with Republic Services to provide garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection for our residents. Please use the maps and schedules below to find your pick-up days and stay up to date with holiday changes.

Holiday Schedule

There is no garbage collection on these holidays:

• New Year’s Day

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day (4th of July)

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

When a holiday falls on your regular collection day, your trash will be picked up one day later.

Example: If your regular pick-up is Monday and Christmas Day falls on Monday, your pick-up will move to Tuesday that week.

Download the Full Holiday Schedule.

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Garbage Schedule

Garbage is collected Monday through Friday. Your pick-up day depends on your address and the route set by Republic Services.

View the Garbage Collection Route Map below.

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Recycling Schedule

Recycling is picked up every other week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, based on where you live..

View the Recycling Collection Route Map.

Download the recycling calendar.

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Yard Waste Schedule

Yard waste is picked up every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, based on your regular trash collection schedule.

Check the chart below to see when yard waste will be collected in your area.