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How Fourth of July Impacts Philadelphia Trash Pickup

Thursday trash delayed due to holiday.

Fourth of July  is a holiday that often leaves residents confused as to what's open or closed, and what city services are impacted.

Trash pickup, for instance, can make Philadelphia citizens scratch their heads.

However, according to the Department of Street's website, it's not so complicated.

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For the Fourth of July holiday, trash and recycling will not be collected Thursday.

Instead, everyone gets pushed back one day. So Thursday folks get picked up on Friday, and Friday on Saturday..

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