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Rochester, NY Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule (2026) — The Complete Guide

Complete guide for Rochester, NY: weekly trash collection, every-other-week recycling,
bulk pickup options, holiday delays, and how to report missed service.

Rochester in 10 seconds: Trash is collected weekly.
Recycling is collected every other week.
Carts should be placed curbside by 6:30 a.m. on your service day.

📍 Schedule lookup (official) & reminders

Use the City’s official interactive map to enter your address and confirm your trash day and recycling week.

  1. Open the City tool: Collection Map & Schedule
  2. Enter your address to see your assigned collection day and recycling week.
  3. During holiday weeks, confirm updates before set-out.
Phone: 311 or (585) 428-5990

🗓️ Weekly service & set-out rules

Rochester provides curbside collection on assigned routes. Place carts out on time, keep lids closed, and leave clearance.

Frequencies

  • Trash (refuse): weekly
  • Recycling: every other week

Set-out basics

  • Place carts curbside by 6:30 a.m. on your service day
  • Keep lids closed and carts accessible
  • Avoid blocking carts with parked cars or obstacles

Before you report a miss

Check for holiday delays and confirm your address is on the correct week for recycling. If still missed, call 311 / (585) 428-5990.

♻️ Recycling — accepted & not accepted

Recycling is collected every other week. Keep recyclables empty, dry & loose (no bagged recyclables).
If you want a quick “what goes where” explainer too, see:
Trash vs. Recycling (US).

Accepted (typical curbside)

  • Mixed paper & cardboard
  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Metal cans & trays
  • Plastic bottles & containers
  • Cartons

Not accepted

  • Plastic bags/film
  • Batteries & electronics
  • Food or liquid in containers
  • Construction debris

Tip: Place recyclables loose, empty, and dry.

📦 Bulk / large items

Bulk items may be collected during designated bulk windows. Some special situations may require arranging service in advance (fees may apply).

  • Follow the City guidance for bulk pickup windows and acceptable items.
  • Contact the Refuse Division before placing large renovation debris.
  • Use 311 / (585) 428-5990 if you’re unsure.

🎉 Holiday schedule (one-day delay)

If a City-observed holiday falls on a weekday, collection is typically delayed one day for the rest of that week.
Always confirm using the official schedule tool during holiday weeks.

Official lookup: Collection Map & Schedule

🚚 Missed pickup — what to do

If your trash or recycling wasn’t collected:

  1. Verify your cart was set out by 6:30 a.m. and was accessible.
  2. Check for holiday delays using the official schedule map.
  3. Call 311 or (585) 428-5990 to report the issue.

FAQ — Rochester trash & recycling

How often is trash collected in Rochester, NY?

Trash is collected weekly on your assigned day. Use the official schedule map to confirm your route by address.

Is recycling weekly in Rochester?

No. Recycling is collected every other week. Use the City lookup tool to confirm your recycling week.

What time must I set out my cart?

Carts should be placed curbside by 6:30 a.m. on your scheduled day.

Do holidays delay trash pickup in Rochester?

If a City-observed holiday falls on a weekday, collection is typically delayed one day for the remainder of that week.


☎️ Official links & contacts (Rochester)