Shreveport celebrates Independence Day: employee holiday, garbage collection update

The City of Shreveport will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in honor of Independence Day. In addition, Mayor Arceneaux has declared Friday, July 5, a city holiday. Normal city operations will resume on Monday, July 8. Warm wishes to all residents and employees for a safe and joyous Independence Day celebration!

Due to the July 4-5 holidays, there will be changes in the Shreveport garbage collection schedule. The revised schedule is below.

Monday, July 1 No changes in garbage collection.
Tuesday, July 2 No changes in garbage collection.
Wednesday, July 3 Thursday’s garbage will be collected.
Thursday, July 4 No garbage collection. (City offices will be closed).
Friday, July 5 No changes in garbage collection.

No bulk collections will be scheduled for next week. All heavy items called in will be scheduled for a future collection day. If you need additional information or would like to request a heavy item (bulk) pick up, please call the Solid Waste Office at (318) 673-6300. The Woolworth Road Regional Solid Waste Facility will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. For more information about this facility, you may call (318) 925-3500.