The City of Lake Charles will observe the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 26, 2020. There WILL NOT be any trash or garbage picked up on that day. Changes in trash and garbage pickup are as follows: 

  • Trash and garbage regularly scheduled for pickup on Thursday will be rescheduled for pickup on Friday, November 27, 2020.
  • Trash and garbage regularly scheduled for pickup on Friday will be rescheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2020.
  • The Team Green Recycling Truck and all recycling stations, including the Wood Waste Facility and the Nelson Ball Field (Alma Lane) will remain closed. 

All Recycling Stations, including the Wood Waste Facility and the Nelson Ball Field (Alma Lane) remain closed.

As a reminder, containers and other items for removal shall be placed before the hour of 7 a.m. on collection day or on the evening proceeding collection day. Containers shall be removed no later than 7 pm on the day of collection. 

The owner, occupant, tenant, etc., is responsible for collecting any spillage from the container.

All other services of the Department of Public Works and other City departments, including Lake Charles City Hall, will also close on Thursday, November 26, 2020 and Friday, November 27, 2020 in observance of this Holiday but will resume regular working hours on Monday, November 30, 2020.