As the city prepares to pay homage to the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Memphis residents should plan for changes in municipal services. The government offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King's Birthday, a national holiday dedicated to the civil rights leader's enduring impact. According to the City of Memphis, there will be significant adjustments to the regular trash collection schedule, affecting residents throughout the holiday week.
Those relying on the City of Memphis Solid Waste Management services must note that they will not collect trash on the holiday. Instead, according to a statement on the city's official website, Monday's garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, January 21, along with Tuesday's regular pickups. The schedule for residents with collections slated for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday is set to proceed without alteration.
Additionally, those serviced by contracted garbage company Team Waste should prepare for a delay. Respecting the gravity of Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Team Waste will suspend operations on Monday, pushing the entire week's schedule back by one day starting Tuesday, January 21. This shift in routine could contribute to a larger-than-normal amount of refuse accumulating when pickups resume.
