NYC Trash Pickup Schedule, Recycling & Compost 2026

Everything New Yorkers need to know about DSNY collection in 2026 — the Trash Revolution containerization rules, the mandatory composting program, set-out times, the 12-holiday schedule, bulk items, and how to look up your address-specific days.

City of New York · Department of Sanitation (DSNY) · Updated March 2026 · NYC Bin mandatory June 1, 2026

⭐ Collection Day Finder

Find Your NYC Collection Day

NYC has no single citywide collection day. Your specific trash, recycling, and compost schedule depends entirely on your address and sanitation district. Use the DSNY lookup tool below for an exact, personalized calendar.

👈 Select your borough above for a quick summary — then use the DSNY lookup for your exact days.

⚠ For your exact days, use the official DSNY tool: Find My Collection Schedule at 311.nyc.gov. Also available in the DSNY Pickup app and the NYC 311 app (iOS/Android).  See all contact options ↓

At a Glance

New York City Waste Collection — Quick Facts

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) manages waste collection for all five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. DSNY operates 59 district garages and a fleet of more than 2,000 collection trucks, collecting over 10,000 tons of garbage every single day. Unlike most US cities, NYC does not have a single citywide collection day — your schedule is based entirely on your specific address and sanitation district.

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Garbage
2–3× per week
By address & district
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Recycling
1–2× per week
Paper split from metal/glass/plastic
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Compost
Weekly
Mandatory citywide, brown bin
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Bulk Items
Up to 6/collection day
No appointment needed
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NYC Bin Deadline
June 1, 2026
Mandatory for 1–9 unit buildings
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12 Holidays
All = 1-day delay
Most of any city in this series
⚠ NYC is unlike any other city in this series. DSNY collects refuse from every residential building in all five boroughs — 8.3 million residents, 14 billion pounds of trash per year. There is no single “your collection day” answer that applies to all of NYC. Your trash days, recycling days, and compost day depend on your address and sanitation district. Always look up your address at the official DSNY tool.
🔗 Related Guide Want to understand how US trash collection works? Read: How Trash Collection Works in the US (Schedules, Times & Rules)
Three Streams

NYC’s Three Collection Streams — Trash, Recycling & Compost

New York City separates residential waste into three distinct streams, each with its own containers, collection days, and rules. This is the most complex multi-stream system of any city in this series. All three streams are collected curbside, and all three are subject to the containerization rules (see the Trash Revolution section below).

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Garbage

All household waste that is not recyclable or compostable. 2–3 times per week by address. Requires gray/black NYC Bin (≤55 gal, latching lid) or approved bin from Nov 12, 2024; official NYC Bin mandatory June 1, 2026.

2–3× per week
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Recycling

Split into two sub-streams: (1) Paper & cardboard — collected in green bin. (2) Metal, glass, plastic & cartons — collected in blue bin. Collected on the same days or alternating days depending on your district.

1–2× per week
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Compost (Mandatory)

Food scraps, food-soiled paper, and all yard waste. Mandatory citywide since 2024. Weekly on your recycling day. Requires brown bin or labeled ≤55-gal bin with secure lid. Fines up to $300.

Weekly • Same day as recycling
🔗 Related Guide See how US cities compare on trash and recycling systems: Trash and Recycling Guide in the US (Rules, Pickup & Recycling Explained 2026)
The Trash Revolution — 2026 Critical Update

NYC’s Containerization Rules — What You Must Know for 2026

New York City is in the middle of its most significant sanitation transformation in decades, known as the “Trash Revolution.” The goal: eliminate the iconic mountains of black garbage bags from NYC sidewalks and replace them with secure bins. 15 consecutive months of declining rat sightings have been recorded since containerization began. As of early 2026, approximately 70% of all NYC trash is already covered by containerization requirements.

📅 Containerization Timeline — 2024 to 2026

  • March 1, 2024: Container requirements began for all businesses citywide.
  • November 12, 2024: Container requirements went into effect for 1–9 unit residential buildings. All must use bins ≤55 gallons with a secure latching lid. Any existing bin meeting these specs can be used until June 2026.
  • June 1, 2026: All buildings with 1–9 residential units must switch to the official NYC Bin. Other compliant bins are no longer accepted after this date.
  • 10–30 unit buildings: Choice between wheelie bins (≤55 gal each) or stationary on-street containers. Check DSNY guidance for your building.
  • 31+ unit buildings: Stationary on-street containers assigned to specific buildings, serviced by new automated side-loading trucks. Manhattan Community District 9 was first fully containerized district.
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Gray NYC Bin — Garbage

Official NYC Bin, gray, 35 or 55 gal. Wheels + latching lid. ~$50 at Home Depot or bins.nyc. Required June 1, 2026 for 1–9 unit buildings.

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Green NYC Bin — Paper Recycling

Official NYC Bin, green. For paper & cardboard recycling. Not required (blue bags still accepted for paper) but available for purchase.

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Blue NYC Bin — Metal/Glass/Plastic

Official NYC Bin, blue. For metal, glass, plastic, and cartons. Not required but available. Clear bags still accepted for metal/glass/plastic.

⚠ June 1, 2026 deadline: all 1–9 unit buildings must use the official NYC Bin for garbage. If you live in a 1–9 unit building and have not yet purchased an NYC Bin, act now. Fines: $50 first offense, $100 second offense, $200 third offense and each thereafter for placing trash in bags or non-compliant containers. The official NYC Bin is available at all NYC-area Home Depot locations, at bins.nyc, and for delivery via Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber Eats.
💡 Which bin size? The 35-gallon bin is recommended for smaller buildings or single-family homes (holds up to 3 kitchen-sized trash bags). The 55-gallon bin works for most households. The 25-gallon bin is available for properties with space restrictions. All sizes are available at Home Depot and bins.nyc.
Set-Out Times & Rules

NYC Set-Out Times — Know Your Building Type

NYC set-out rules are more detailed than almost any other US city and vary by building type and container method. DSNY collection trucks often begin routes at or shortly after midnight, so setting materials out at the correct time is critical to ensure pickup.

⏰ Official Set-Out Times (All Five Boroughs)

  • Bins (≤55 gal with secure lid): Set out after 6:00 p.m. the evening before your collection day. This applies to garbage, recycling, and compost bins.
  • Bags (where still permitted — some building types): Set out after 8:00 p.m. the evening before your collection day.
  • Approved 4–7 a.m. windows: Some locations (typically dense Manhattan commercial areas and specific buildings) have DSNY-approved early morning set-out windows. Check your DSNY address schedule to see if this applies to you.
  • All materials must be curbside by midnight the night before your scheduled collection.
  • After collection: Remove empty bins and containers from the curb as soon as possible after collection. Do not leave bins permanently curbside.
⚠ Setting out trash too early is a violation. Placing garbage, recycling, or compost at the curb before your permitted set-out time is a sanitation violation subject to a fine. In 2026, DSNY enforcement is actively ticketing early set-outs, especially in areas where containerization compliance is being monitored. Always check your 6 p.m. (bins) or 8 p.m. (bags) minimum.
Holiday Schedule

NYC Holiday Collection Schedule 2026 — 12 Holidays

DSNY recognizes 12 official holidays in 2026 — more than any other city in this series. On each holiday, there is no collection of garbage, recycling, or compost. Residents who normally receive collection on the holiday day should set materials out that evening for collection beginning the following day. Collection delays may continue through the end of the holiday week.

Because Lincoln’s Birthday (Feb 12) and Election Day (Nov 3) are unique to New York City / New York State and not federal holidays, they often surprise new residents and people from other cities.

Holiday2026 DateNo Collection OnNotes
New Year’s DayThu, Jan 1Jan 1Thu customers: set out Thu evening, collection resumes Fri, Jan 2.
MLK DayMon, Jan 19Jan 19Mon customers: set out Mon evening, collection resumes Tue, Jan 20. Confirmed by DSNY press release.
Lincoln’s BirthdayThu, Feb 12NYC Only — see noteWAIVED in 2026 due to winter storm backlog. Regular collection ran on Feb 12. Check DSNY each year — this holiday is subject to change.
Presidents’ DayMon, Feb 16Feb 16Mon customers: set out Mon evening, collection begins Tue, Feb 17. Confirmed by DSNY press release.
Memorial DayMon, May 25May 25Mon customers: set out Mon evening, collection resumes Tue, May 26.
JuneteenthFri, Jun 19Jun 19Fri customers: set out Fri evening, collection on Sat, Jun 20.
Independence DaySat, Jul 4 (Observed Fri, Jul 3)Jul 3 (Fri, observed)Independence Day falls Saturday; city observes Friday Jul 3. Fri customers affected. Confirm at DSNY lookup.
Labor DayMon, Sep 7Sep 7Mon customers: set out Mon evening, collection resumes Tue, Sep 8.
Columbus/Italian Heritage/
Indigenous Peoples’ Day		Mon, Oct 12Oct 12Mon customers: set out Mon evening, collection resumes Tue, Oct 13.
Election DayTue, Nov 3NYC OnlyUnique to NYC. Tue customers: set out Tue evening, collection resumes Wed, Nov 4.
Veterans’ DayWed, Nov 11Nov 11Wed customers: set out Wed evening, collection resumes Thu, Nov 12.
Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26Nov 26Thu customers: set out Thu evening, collection resumes Fri, Nov 27.
Christmas DayFri, Dec 25Dec 25Fri customers: set out Fri evening, collection on Sat, Dec 26.
💡 Lincoln’s Birthday and Election Day are unique to NYC. No other city in this series observes these two holidays for sanitation purposes. Lincoln’s Birthday (Feb 12) is a New York State holiday and is observed by DSNY most years — but in 2026 it was waived due to the winter storm backlog. Election Day (Nov 3) is a NYC-specific sanitation holiday. Always check the official DSNY schedule or 311 in the weeks before these dates to confirm current-year status.
🔗 Related Guide Holiday collection delays compared across the US: Holiday Trash Pickup in the US (Schedule Changes & Delays Explained)
Recycling

NYC Recycling — Two Separate Streams

New York City separates recycling into two distinct sub-streams collected on different days (or the same days, depending on your district). Items must be empty, rinsed, and loose — never in bags. Recycling is mandatory in NYC and contamination can result in violations.

📑 Stream 1: Paper & Cardboard (Green Bin or Tied Bundle)

  • Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, office paper
  • Cardboard: flattened, dry — can be tied in bundles or placed in green bin
  • Paperboard, paper bags, phone books
  • Place in green NYC Bin or tie in bundles (brown string) not exceeding 18″ × 18″ × 36″

🧦 Stream 2: Metal, Glass, Plastic & Cartons (Blue Bin or Clear Bag)

  • Metal: aluminum and steel cans, aluminum foil, pots and pans, empty aerosol cans
  • Glass: bottles and jars (all colors)
  • Plastic: rigid containers of all types (#1–7 bottles, jugs, tubs)
  • Cartons: milk, juice, broth, soup cartons
  • Place in blue NYC Bin or clear plastic bag

🚫 Never in Recycling (Either Stream)

  • Plastic bags or film → retail store drop-off
  • Styrofoam → SAFE events or special drop-off
  • Food, liquids, or soiled items — rinse everything
  • Electronics → SAFE events, ecycleNYC, or retailer take-back
  • Batteries → SAFE events
  • Tanglers: cords, hoses, wire hangers
  • Hazardous materials → SAFE events
🔗 Related Guide Learn the most common recycling mistakes and how to avoid them: How to Recycle Properly in the US (Rules, Bins & Common Mistakes)
Mandatory Curbside Composting

NYC Mandatory Curbside Composting — The World’s Largest Program

Since 2024, NYC has operated the world’s largest curbside composting program, now diverting approximately 6 million pounds of organic material from landfills every week. Composting is mandatory for all NYC residents. Compost is collected weekly on your recycling day.

🌿 Composting is mandatory in NYC — fines up to $300. All NYC residents are required by law to separate compostable materials from trash. Fines apply for non-compliance. Currently, buildings with 4+ units are subject to fines; enforcement is expected to expand to all buildings in 2026. Even during the enforcement pause announced in late 2024, composting remains mandatory. Use the DSNY brown bin or any labeled lidded bin ≤55 gallons.

✅ Goes in the Compost Bin

  • All food scraps: fruits, vegetables, meat, bones, shells, dairy, cooked food, expired food
  • Food-soiled paper: pizza boxes, paper napkins, paper plates, paper towels
  • All yard and leaf waste: grass, leaves, branches, flowers
  • Christmas trees (January collection)
  • Products certified or labeled compostable (bags, utensils)

🚫 Never in the Compost Bin

  • Wrappers, packaging — even if labeled “biodegradable” without compostable certification
  • Pet waste, kitty litter
  • Medical or personal hygiene items, diapers
  • Styrofoam or foam of any kind
  • Metal, glass, plastic, cartons → blue recycling bin
  • Clean paper and cardboard → green recycling bin

📦 Compost Bin Rules

  • Use the DSNY brown bin or any bin ≤55 gallons with a secure lid. The lid must latch or close tightly to prevent rodent access.
  • Line the bin with a clear plastic, paper, or certified compostable bag to keep the bin clean.
  • Extra leaf and yard waste that doesn’t fit in the bin: use paper lawn-and-leaf bags or clear plastic bags.
  • Branches and twigs: bundle with twine and place next to your compost bin.
  • Buildings with 4+ units must designate a clearly labeled signed storage area for compost bins with sufficient capacity for all residents.
  • Compost is collected on the same day as recycling, weekly. Confirm your compost collection day in the DSNY address lookup.
Bulk Items

NYC Bulk Item Pickup — Up to 6 Items Per Collection Day

DSNY provides free bulk item curbside pickup for residential buildings. No appointment is needed for most items. You may set out up to 6 large items on your regular collection day. The type of item determines which collection day to use: metal and rigid plastic bulk items go with recycling collection; most other bulk items go with garbage collection.

📌 Bulk Item Rules

  • Set bulk items out between 6:00 p.m. and midnight the night before your scheduled bulk collection day.
  • Maximum 6 large items per collection day. Do not exceed this limit.
  • Metal and rigid plastic bulk items (metal furniture, large appliances, metal/plastic objects): place on your recycling collection day.
  • All other bulk items (wood furniture, upholstered furniture, carpets, etc.): place on your garbage collection day.
  • Keep bulk items near your garbage/recycling but do not block the sidewalk, bike lane, fire hydrant, or bus stop.

✅ Accepted Bulk Items

  • Furniture of all types (wooden, upholstered, metal)
  • Mattresses and box springs (must be sealed in plastic)
  • Appliances (refrigerators: remove doors or prop open; no Freon rule applies)
  • TVs and electronics (set out with bulk garbage or take to SAFE event)
  • Rugs and carpeting
  • Large household items

🚫 Not Accepted as Curbside Bulk

  • Construction or demolition debris (NYC residents must hire licensed contractors)
  • Hazardous materials → SAFE events
  • Tires → SAFE events or tire retailers
  • Medical or biohazardous waste
  • Items blocking pedestrian or vehicle access
⚠ Mattresses MUST be sealed in plastic. DSNY requires all mattresses and box springs placed at the curb for bulk pickup to be completely sealed in plastic. This is strictly enforced. Plastic mattress bags are available at Home Depot, U-Haul, and online. An unsealed mattress will be left at the curb and the building may be fined.
🔗 Related Guide How bulk trash pickup works across the US: Bulk Trash Pickup in the US (Rules, Scheduling & What’s Accepted)
Special Waste

Special Waste — SAFE Events, Electronics & HHW

DSNY operates two main programs for household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronics: Permanent Special Waste Drop-Off Sites (one in each borough) and SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, Electronics) Disposal Events held several times per year in each borough. Both are free for NYC residents.

⚡ Special Waste Drop-Off Sites — All 5 Boroughs

DSNY operates permanent Special Waste Drop-Off Sites in all five boroughs. Typical hours: Thursday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed on holidays and during inclement weather). For current site addresses and hours in each borough, visit nyc.gov/dsny/special-waste.

📅 SAFE Events — By Borough, Multiple Dates Per Year

SAFE events accept all household hazardous waste and electronics at community locations across all five boroughs. They run several times per year in each borough. Check the 2026 SAFE event calendar at nyc.gov/dsny/safe-events for dates near you.

Accepted at both sites and SAFE events: oil-based paints, solvents, pesticides, automotive fluids, batteries (all types), fluorescent bulbs, electronics (computers, TVs, phones, printers), propane tanks, pool chemicals, and all other household hazardous materials.

⚡ ecycleNYC — Electronics for Buildings with 10+ Units

Buildings with 10 or more residential units can participate in ecycleNYC, a free scheduled electronics recycling pickup program. The building manager schedules a pickup via nyc.gov/dsny/e-waste. Individual electronics can also be taken to a Special Waste Drop-Off Site or SAFE event, or returned to retailers (Best Buy, Apple, etc.) who offer take-back programs.

Missed Pickup

What to Do If Your Trash Wasn’t Collected in NYC

  1. Confirm your exact collection day using the DSNY lookup. NYC has no single collection day — enter your address at 311.nyc.gov to see your specific garbage, recycling, and compost days. Verify you are using the current schedule (some districts have changed with containerization rollouts).
  2. Check for a holiday delay. NYC observes 12 holidays. If your day fell on a holiday, set materials out that evening and collection resumes the next day. Confirm at DSNY’s social media or 311.
  3. Verify containerization compliance. If your building is subject to containerization requirements (1–9 units: yes, since Nov 2024), all materials must be in compliant bins. Loose bags placed out by compliant buildings after the compliance deadline may not be collected and could be cited.
  4. Verify set-out timing: bins after 6:00 p.m., bags after 8:00 p.m., all materials out by midnight. Anything set out after midnight on the day of collection will likely be missed.
  5. Report via 311: call 311 (212-NEW-YORK outside NYC), use the NYC 311 app, or visit portal.311.nyc.gov. Select “Sanitation Conditions” and follow prompts. Bulk items not collected: report separately under “Missed Collection of Recyclables or Garbage.”
Local Tips

NYC Trash & Recycling Tips Every Resident Should Know

🏠 New to NYC or Just Moved In?

The first thing to do: enter your address at the DSNY address lookup (311.nyc.gov) to find your exact garbage days, recycling days, and compost day. Download the DSNY Pickup app or the NYC 311 app for automatic reminders and holiday alerts. If you live in a 1–9 unit building, purchase an official NYC Bin (gray for trash) before June 1, 2026 — available at Home Depot or bins.nyc. Composting is mandatory: get a brown bin or any labeled 55-gal lidded bin and start separating food scraps now.

🐛 NYC’s Rat Problem — Containerization is the Solution

New York City averaged over 3.3 million 311 rat complaints per year before containerization began. Since the Trash Revolution launched, rat sightings have declined for 15+ consecutive months. The secure-lid bin requirement is specifically designed to cut off rat food sources. Always ensure your bin lid is fully latched, not just resting on top. Do not leave bins open or prop them open with trash overflowing — this is a violation and a rat attractant.

🚫 5 Mistakes New Yorkers Make in 2026

  • Placing trash in bags after June 1, 2026 (1–9 unit buildings) — bin required; $50+ fine
  • Forgetting Lincoln’s Birthday (Feb 12) and Election Day (Nov 3) — unique NYC holidays that suspend collection
  • Mixing food scraps with garbage — composting is mandatory; fines up to $300
  • Setting out trash before 6:00 p.m. (bins) or 8:00 p.m. (bags) — early set-out is a violation
  • Placing a mattress curbside without sealing it in plastic — DSNY will not collect it and building may be fined
Contact

Contact DSNY & NYC 311

ContactDetails
NYC 311Dial 3-1-1 inside NYC, or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) from outside — missed pickups, schedule questions, sanitation violations, all non-emergency city services
NYC 311 App & Webportal.311.nyc.gov · NYC 311 app (iOS & Android) — report missed collections, sanitation conditions, track requests
DSNY Collection Lookup311.nyc.gov — Find My Collection Schedule — enter address for exact garbage, recycling, and compost days with holiday adjustments
DSNY Pickup AppFree iOS & Android — personalized collection calendar, holiday alerts, SAFE event dates, recycling guide
DSNY Main Websitenyc.gov/dsny — all sanitation services, containerization rules, holiday schedule, SAFE events, composting info
NYC Bin Purchasebins.nyc · All NYC-area Home Depot locations · Delivery via Instacart, DoorDash, Uber Eats · Gray (trash), Green (paper), Blue (metal/glass/plastic)
Composting (DSNY)nyc.gov/dsny/composting — compost program rules, bin requirements, food scrap drop-off sites
SAFE Events & Special Wastenyc.gov/dsny/special-waste & nyc.gov/dsny/safe-events — HHW drop-off and SAFE event calendar
ecycleNYC (10+ unit buildings)nyc.gov/dsny/e-waste — free scheduled electronics pickup for buildings with 10+ units
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — NYC Trash Pickup

NYC has no single citywide collection day. Your specific garbage, recycling, and compost days depend entirely on your address and DSNY sanitation district. Use the official DSNY collection lookup at portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-01801, the DSNY Pickup app, or the NYC 311 app. Garbage is collected 2–3 times per week; recycling 1–2 times; compost weekly on your recycling day. For the most accurate calendar, always use the address-based DSNY lookup.
The official NYC Bin is the gray, wheeled, latching-lid bin developed by DSNY for the Trash Revolution containerization program. Since November 12, 2024, buildings with 1–9 residential units must place trash in bins ≤55 gallons with secure lids. Starting June 1, 2026, those buildings must specifically use the official NYC Bin. The bin is available for about $50 at all NYC-area Home Depot locations, at bins.nyc, or for delivery via Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber Eats. Fines: $50 first offense, $100 second, $200 third and beyond for non-compliance.
Yes. NYC curbside composting is mandatory citywide since 2024 and is the largest curbside composting program in the world, diverting ~6 million pounds weekly. All residents must separate food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard waste into a compost bin (brown bin or labeled ≤55-gal lidded bin). Compost is collected weekly on your recycling day. Fines up to $300 apply. Buildings with 4+ units are currently the primary enforcement target, with enforcement expanding to all buildings in 2026.
DSNY observes 12 holidays in 2026: New Year’s Day (Jan 1), MLK Day (Jan 19), Lincoln’s Birthday (Feb 12 — waived in 2026 due to winter storm, but check DSNY each year), Presidents’ Day (Feb 16), Memorial Day (May 25), Juneteenth (Jun 19), Independence Day observed (Jul 3), Labor Day (Sep 7), Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Oct 12), Election Day (Nov 3), Veterans’ Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving (Nov 26), and Christmas Day (Dec 25). Lincoln’s Birthday and Election Day are unique to NYC. On each holiday, there is no collection; residents set materials out that evening for resumption the next day.
It depends on your container type: if using bins (≤55-gal with secure lid), set out after 6:00 p.m. the evening before collection. If using bags (where still permitted), set out after 8:00 p.m. the evening before. All materials must be at the curb by midnight. Some buildings/locations have DSNY-approved 4–7 a.m. early morning windows — check your specific address in the DSNY lookup. Setting out too early is a violation subject to a fine.
NYC separates recycling into two streams: (1) Paper and cardboard — place in a green NYC Bin or tie in bundles. (2) Metal, glass, plastic containers, and cartons — place in a blue NYC Bin or clear plastic bag. Both streams are collected separately. Items must be empty, rinsed, and loose — never in bags. Recycling is mandatory and contamination can result in violations. Confirm your specific recycling day(s) using the DSNY address lookup.
Set out up to 6 large bulk items the night before your collection day (between 6 p.m. and midnight). No appointment needed for most items. Metal and rigid plastic bulk items go on recycling days; all other bulk goes on garbage days. Mattresses and box springs must be completely sealed in plastic. Refrigerators and large appliances: follow DSNY preparation guidelines. Electronics can go with bulk garbage or to a SAFE event. No construction debris, hazardous materials, or tires curbside.
DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Sites in all 5 boroughs: open Thu–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed holidays/weather). SAFE events multiple times per year in each borough — calendar at nyc.gov/dsny/safe-events. Both accept HHW (paints, chemicals, batteries, bulbs) and electronics. Buildings with 10+ units: schedule free electronics pickup via ecycleNYC at nyc.gov/dsny/e-waste. Retailers like Best Buy and Apple also offer take-back. Call 311 for the nearest site.
The Trash Revolution is NYC’s multi-year initiative to eliminate the iconic mountains of black garbage bags from sidewalks by requiring all waste to be placed in secure containers. Key milestones: businesses containerized March 2024; 1–9 unit residential buildings November 2024; official NYC Bin mandatory for 1–9 unit buildings June 2026; 10–30 unit buildings switching to wheelie bins or on-street containers; 31+ unit buildings getting stationary on-street containers with automated trucks. Result: 15+ consecutive months of declining rat sightings and ~70% of NYC’s 14 billion annual pounds of trash now containerized.
Official Source

Still Can’t Find Your Collection Day?

The official DSNY address lookup is the only reliable way to find your exact NYC garbage, recycling, and compost days. No NYC trash schedule page — including this one — can replace an address-specific lookup because NYC has hundreds of unique sanitation district schedules across the five boroughs.

🔍 Official DSNY Collection Lookup & Key Links

All of the following are free and will confirm your exact schedule, containerization requirements, and service details:

🔍 Find My NYC Collection Schedule 📞 Call 311 — 212-639-9675
DSNY Address Lookup311.nyc.gov — Find My Collection Schedule — enter address for exact trash, recycling, and compost days with holiday adjustments. Most accurate tool available.
DSNY Pickup AppFree iOS & Android — personalized calendar, holiday alerts, SAFE event locator, recycling guide. Search “DSNY Pickup” in app stores.
NYC 311 App & Webportal.311.nyc.gov — report missed collections, sanitation conditions, violations.
DSNY Websitenyc.gov/dsny — containerization rules, holiday schedule, composting, SAFE events, ecycleNYC.
NYC Bin Purchasebins.nyc · Home Depot (all NYC-area stores) · Delivery via Instacart/DoorDash/Uber Eats · June 1, 2026 deadline for 1–9 unit buildings.
Holiday Schedulenyc.gov/dsny/holiday-schedule — official DSNY holiday list. 12 holidays in 2026 including NYC-unique Lincoln’s Birthday (Feb 12) and Election Day (Nov 3).

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Nearby Cities

Trash & Recycling Schedules for Cities Near New York City

Looking for waste collection information in another northeastern city? Here are the five closest cities we’ve already covered:

🏭 Philadelphia 🏭 Boston 🏭 Buffalo 🏭 Rochester 🏭 Pittsburgh