City of Yuma Announces Holiday Closures, Recycling Schedule Changes

On Dec. 18 the City of Yuma issued a notice outlining holiday closures and temporary changes to residential recycling pickup for the end of 2025 and start of 2026. City Hall will be closed Dec. 25 and Dec. 26, 2025, and Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, 2026. The city also adjusted recycling collection for customers with Thursday service, moving those pickups one day earlier to Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 31. Customers with Friday recycling service will see no change.

Garbage collection for Monday and Tuesday routes will continue as usual during the holiday period. The city directed residents to the municipal website for details on services available while offices are closed and for guidance on reporting non emergency service requests. Residents who rely on regular municipal services are encouraged to plan ahead, place recycling containers at the curb the evening before the adjusted pickup days, and check the city website for any last minute updates.

These changes matter locally because holiday weeks can cause confusion that leads to missed pickups and overflow at residences and apartment complexes. Thursday customers who do not move their containers up a day risk missing the adjusted collection, which could result in extra trips to disposal sites after the holidays. Consistent trash and recycling service is also important for local businesses and seasonal workers who depend on predictable municipal operations during a period of increased travel and family gatherings.

For multilingual households and community members with limited internet access, the city reminder about available services aims to reduce disruption. Residents who need to report routine issues should use the reporting avenues listed on the city website so staff can address them after the holiday closures. Advance planning will help maintain neighborhood cleanliness and prevent service backlogs when crews return to regular schedules in the new year.