Mitchell Announces Holiday Garbage and Recycling Schedule for Christmas

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MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — The City of Mitchell has announced changes to garbage and recycling collection due to the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays.

City officials say because Christmas Eve and Christmas Day fall on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, the regular collection schedule will be adjusted.

Wednesday’s garbage and recycling collection will begin early at 7 a.m. on Dec. 24 and will be completed by noon. There will be no garbage or recycling collection on Thursday, Dec. 25.

Collection normally scheduled for Thursday will be delayed by one day, with routes running Friday, Dec. 26, through Saturday, Dec. 27.

The Mitchell Regional Landfill will close at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and will be closed all day on Thursday, Dec. 25. Officials note the schedule may change if inclement weather occurs.

Residents with questions about garbage or recycling collection can contact the city at 605-995-8465. Additional information and service updates are available in the News Flash section at https://www.cityofmitchellsd.gov. Residents can also sign up for email or text alerts through the city’s website.

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