The City of Lake Charles will observe the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. There WILL NOT be any trash or garbage picked up on that day or Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Changes in trash and garbage pickup are as follows:
Monday and Tuesday routes will remain on their normal schedules.
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.
All Recycling stations, including the Nelson Ball Field (Alma Lane) will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, and Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. The Wood Waste Facility will resume normal operations on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
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 be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, and Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.