Freeport trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | South of Merrick Rd: refuse Mon & Thu (2026 district PDFs; holiday weeks may shift one day — calendar). ≤5 cans/bags/bundles ≤50 lb each collection day (per unit for 2–4 family). m. Verified 2026-10-15 · freeportny.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | After 6:00 p.m. night before; before 6:00 a.m. collection morning. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · freeportny.gov |
| Recycling | Wednesday (holiday weeks may → following Saturday) (blue bin). Verified 2026-10-15 · freeportny.gov |
| Bulk | North: weekly Friday; South: weekly Thursday — items >2′×2′×4′ ≤150 lb; ≤6 bulk items (+ regular 5 refuse) — no appointment. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · freeportny.gov |
| Hauler | Village of Freeport Sanitation / Public Works. |
| Contacts | Public Works (516) 377-2289; [email protected]; Village 46 N Ocean Ave. Verified 2026-10-15 · freeportny.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
After 6:00 p.m. night before; before 6:00 a.m. collection morning.
Where
Curbside 18″ from property; visible from street.
Limits
5 refuse units/day; 6 bulk on bulk day; yard ≤20 containers.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste; bricks/dirt/concrete; paper/cardboard in opaque bags.
Bags
Clear bags OK for recyclables; heavy-duty bags OK for trash (cans preferred).
Verified 2026-10-15 · freeportny.gov
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Verified 2026-10-15 · freeportny.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
Memorial / Independence / Labor / Thanksgiving / Christmas / New Year's Day — no pickup; shifts on district calendars.
Verified 2026-10-15 · freeportny.gov
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Full details for Freeport: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Village — North of Merrick Rd: refuse Tue & Fri; South of Merrick Rd: refuse Mon & Thu (2026 district PDFs; holiday weeks may shift one day — calendar). ≤5 cans/bags/bundles ≤50 lb each collection day (per unit for 2–4 family). m. Night before / before 6:00 a.m. morning; curb 18″ from property, lids.
- Recycling
- Wednesday (holiday weeks may → following Saturday). Paper/cardboard in square blue container / clear bags / tied bundles ≤4×2 ft — no black/white plastic bags. Bottles/cans (#1–6 plastics) in round “Bottles and Cans” container or clear bags — calendar splits paper vs bottles/cans days.
- Bulk pickup
- North: weekly Friday; South: weekly Thursday — items >2′×2′×4′ ≤150 lb; ≤6 bulk items (+ regular 5 refuse) — no appointment. Appliances (washer/dryer/fridge/etc.) on bulk day (not special e-pickup). Covered electronics → call (516) 377-2289 to schedule. Yard waste Wed ≤20 pails/bags ≤50 lb; branches ≤4×2 ft ≤50 lb; no loose gutter leaves.
- Curbside: when
- After 6:00 p.m. night before; before 6:00 a.m. collection morning.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside 18″ from property; visible from street.
- Curbside: limits
- 5 refuse units/day; 6 bulk on bulk day; yard ≤20 containers.
- Curbside: brush
- Wed yard program; branches ≤4 ft × 2 ft ≤50 lb.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste; bricks/dirt/concrete; paper/cardboard in opaque bags.
- Curbside: bags
- Clear bags OK for recyclables; heavy-duty bags OK for trash (cans preferred).
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
Memorial / Independence / Labor / Thanksgiving / Christmas / New Year's Day — no pickup; shifts on district calendars.
- Hauler
- Village of Freeport Sanitation / Public Works
- Contacts
- Public Works (516) 377-2289; [email protected]; Village 46 N Ocean Ave
- Find your day
- Sanitation Schedule by Area (North/South 2026 PDFs)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: freeportny.gov
Bulk: freeportny.gov
Holidays: freeportny.gov
Curbside: freeportny.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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