According to a Wilkes-Barre city press release,
Wilkes-Barre City Holiday Collection Schedule for Independence Day on Monday, July 4th is as follows:
• Monday, July 4th garbage and Cans/Bottles/Plastic Recycling collection for Downtown
and South Wilkes-Barre 1 rescheduled for Tuesday, July 5th
• Monday, July 4th Yard Waste postponed; resumes Monday, July 11th
• All other collections remain unchanged, however, delays are possible due to waste volume from the holiday weekend.