Memphis residents faced an additional hurdle on Monday morning as the ongoing winter storm led the city to suspend solid waste collection services. According to the City of Memphis, unsafe road conditions due to snow, sleet, and ice accumulation made it impossible for crews to operate collection vehicles without compromising safety.
Garbage and recycling collection is temporarily suspended due to hazardous winter weather conditions. Snow, sleet, and ice have created unsafe conditions for collection vehicles and crews.
— City of Memphis (@CityOfMemphis) January 24, 2026
Residents should place carts out on their regular collection day and leave them curbside– pic.twitter.com/Hk3eC6W7Pe
For those already stung by delays from the recent Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, patience is urged by the officials. The Solid Waste Division has signaled its intent to continuously assess the weather and road conditions, looking forward to resuming normal services promptly. "Customers are asked to place carts out on their regular collection day and leave them curbside until serviced," the City of Memphis statement reads, despite services being currently frozen.
The city encourages residents to stay informed about the status of waste collection services by downloading the City of Memphis Curbside Collection app, which notifies users about service alterations. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices, aimed at easing the inconvenience residents may experience in times of service disruption.
In the meantime, as the winter storm shows its might, the public is reminded of the complexities involved in managing a city through inclement weather. Garbage delayed, the city remains steadfast in its commitment to resume operations safely and efficiently, having faced the unexpected snowfall with resilience. Residents bearing the brunt of this suspension are reminded not to let their carts be left alone and brave the storm until proper collection is possible.
