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Plaquemines Parish Announces MLK Day Closures and Provides Trash Disposal Alternatives in Belle Chasse and South Plaquemines

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Published on January 14, 2026
Plaquemines Parish Announces MLK Day Closures and Provides Trash Disposal Alternatives in Belle Chasse and South PlaqueminesSource: Facebook/Plaquemines Parish Government

Plaquemines Parish Government will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with all government buildings closed and garbage collection services suspended. Residents are advised to plan accordingly for the holiday.

According to the Plaquemines Parish Government's Post, to help with trash disposal during the closures, the Parish has placed temporary trash bins outside the compactor sites in Belle Chasse and South Plaquemines. Residents can use these bins on Monday to manage their refuse.

Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, including government offices and garbage collection. The announcement ensures residents can honor the holiday while minimizing disruption to essential services.