Published 17:21 IST, September 7th 2020
Does trash come on Labor Day in USA? Is trash pickup available on the day? Find details
Does trash come on Labor Day? Does the trash man come on Labor day? Find details about Labour day and other important details about pick-ups and closures.
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Every year, the United States of America celebrates Labor Day on the first Monday of September. The day celebrates the hard-working and persevering people of the United States, who have contributed to the growth of the land. The annual celebration of the working class is to pay respect and celebrate the ‘common American’ as per Calendarpedia.com. Labor Day marks the selfless hard work of the working class which can be anyone from employees to janitors to construction site workers. The day is celebrated to honour their work towards the prosperity of America.
Because the working population is on leave, there is uncertainty over the trash collection on Labor Day. If one is wondering, "Does the trash man come on Labor day?", then read on-
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Does trash come on Labor Day
Many might wonder does the trash man come on Labor day as on the said day most labour population is on leave. However, as per the official website of Waste Pro, trash on labour day will not be collected. Below are the few days when trash will not be collected apart from Labor's day-
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- New Year’s Day- January 1
- Memorial Day- May last Monday
- Independence Day- July 4
- Thanksgiving Day- November 4
- Christmas Day: December 25
As per the above details, trash man will not come on Labor Day.
More about Labor day 2020
Labor Day is marked as a holiday for the working citizens of America. It is also a back-to-school time for students after the summer break. Every year, parades and events are planned on the day and even throughout the weekend before it. However, this year the celebrations will be a remote affair due to the onset of coronavirus.
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This annual celebration is a result of years of hard work and sacrifice by the American labourers in the late 1800s and early 1900s. According to history.com, Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September. This day is celebrated as a result of the labor movement that was carried out in the late 19th Century. The movement was carried out by oppressed workers trying to make their work lives bearable for themselves and their coming generations.
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On June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland passed an act marking Labor Day as a legal holiday in the US. It is to appreciate their efforts and contribution of the working class to society. However, it is still unclear as to who coined the idea for the holiday.
17:21 IST, September 7th 2020