Lake Charles Residents Urged to Check Trash Schedule For Upcoming Holiday
Lake Charles, LA [KNGT-FM] - If you've been wondering why some offices and services may be unavailable on June 19th, there's a good reason. Juneteenth is just around the corner, and with the federal holiday being observed on Thursday, June 19, 2026, several government offices, financial institutions, and public services will be affected.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, commemorating the day enslaved African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom following the Civil War. Since then, the holiday has been recognized nationwide, with many government agencies and businesses observing the day each year.
As a result, residents in Lake Charles and across Southwest Louisiana should expect several closures on that Friday. Federal offices will be closed, along with most major banks and financial institutions. The U.S. Postal Service will also suspend regular mail delivery for the holiday, and stock markets will not be trading. Also, you will not have trash pickup in the city of Lake Charles that day.
Locally, government offices, including Lake Charles City Hall, will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. While many people look forward to the holiday as a day of reflection, celebration, and community events, it's also important to be aware of how it may impact regular city services.
Katie Harrington with the City of Lake Charles gave us an updated trash pickup schedule for Lake Charles residents.
Juneteenth Trash Pickup Schedule For Lake Charles, Louisiana
Garbage and Trash normally picked up on Thursday will be rescheduled for pickup on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
She also added,
All Recycling stations, including the Team Green recycling truck and the incinerator, will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. They will resume regular operations on Monday, June 22, 2026.