New York City, New York resident guide
New York City trash, recycling & bulk pickup
Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulky-item schedules, set-out rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.
Official source links checked on August 27, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Trash collection days vary by address. Use the official DSNY schedule rather than assuming a borough-wide day.
Metal, glass, plastic, cartons, paper, and cardboard follow the address-specific recycling schedule; recyclable large items belong with recycling.
Need it gone before the city service?
Compare independent pickup when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
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How New York City service works
Use the official DSNY collection lookup for your address, identify the correct trash-only or recycling day, and follow any special disposal instructions for appliances, electronics, mattresses, or other regulated items.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before set-out
DSNY collects eligible large non-recyclable items on trash-only days and recyclable metal or rigid-plastic items on recycling days; appointments are no longer used for ordinary large items.
Use the official DSNY collection lookup for your address, identify the correct trash-only or recycling day, and follow any special disposal instructions for appliances, electronics, mattresses, or other regulated items.
Residents may set out up to six eligible large items per collection day. Special handling and separate programs apply to some items.
Set items at the curb between 6 p.m. and midnight the night before collection without blocking sidewalks, entrances, or pedestrian travel.
Local detail that matters
What makes New York City service different
New York City separates large items by material. A metal filing cabinet belongs with recycling, while a non-recyclable sofa follows the trash-only schedule. The item itself determines the correct day.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulky-item pile
Accepted examples
Furniture and other large household objects that DSNY accepts, plus metal and rigid-plastic items separated for recycling.
Not accepted
Construction debris, commercial waste, hazardous materials, and items requiring a separate e-waste, CFC, mattress, or other special process.
Holiday collectionNew York City published its 2026 sanitation holidaysPublished 2026 dates confirmed
DSNY recognizes the dates below, but the exact suspension and recovery instructions are published near each holiday. Use the official status for the final set-out direction.
Recognized DSNY sanitation holidays
Trash, recycling, and compost collection may be suspended or delayed.
- New Year’s Day — Thursday, January 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Monday, January 19
- Lincoln’s Birthday — Thursday, February 12
- Presidents’ Day — Monday, February 16
- Memorial Day — Monday, May 25
- Juneteenth — Friday, June 19
- Independence Day — Saturday, July 4
- Labor Day — Monday, September 7
- Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples’ Day — Monday, October 12
- Election Day — Tuesday, November 3
- Veterans Day — Wednesday, November 11
- Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, November 26
- Christmas Day — Friday, December 25
Common questions
New York City collection FAQ
Do I need a NYC bulk-pickup appointment?
Not for ordinary eligible large items. DSNY directs residents to use the correct collection day, while certain appliances and regulated items still require special steps.
Can I put out more than one large item?
Yes. Current DSNY guidance allows up to six eligible large items per collection day.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 27, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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