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New York bulk trash pickup

Free curbside large-item removal — no appointment. Up to 6 items per collection day (large items).

Verified 2026-10-15 · nyc.gov

At a glance

BrushYard/leaf waste via compost stream (labeled bin or paper lawn/leaf / clear plastic bag for extras). Follow DSNY compost rules.
LimitsTrash/recycle/compost bins ≤55 gallons with secure lids (1–9 units: official NYC Bin for trash). Bulk ≤6 items/collection day.
Not allowedSoft plastics/bags, foam, ceramics, tanglers, household hazardous waste, electronics, etc. Per DSNY trash-vs-recycle lists; special-handling items not in regular trash. Recyclables not in black bags.
CurbsideBins after 6:00 p.m.; bags (where allowed) after 8:00 p.m.; all streams by midnight before collection. Checklist

Verified 2026-10-15 · nyc.gov

Schedule

Curbside

Curbside checklist

City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.

When

Bins after 6:00 p.m.; bags (where allowed) after 8:00 p.m.; all streams by midnight before collection.

Where

Curbside. Store bins indoors/alleys/courtyards or within 3 ft of building if no other space; keep sidewalks clear.

Limits

Trash/recycle/compost bins ≤55 gallons with secure lids (1–9 units: official NYC Bin for trash). Bulk ≤6 items/collection day.

Not allowed

Soft plastics/bags, foam, ceramics, tanglers, household hazardous waste, electronics, etc. Per DSNY trash-vs-recycle lists; special-handling items not in regular trash. Recyclables not in black bags.

Bags

1–9 unit trash: official NYC Bin (not bags alone). 10+: bags OK after 8:00 p.m. Recycling bags must be clear. Compost: labeled bin; may line with clear/paper/compostable bags.

Verified 2026-10-15 · nyc.gov

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Full details for New York: every rule, with sources
Trash
NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) free weekly curbside for residents. Day/stream by address via DSNY collection schedule / 311. As of June 1, 2026, properties with 1–9 residential units must use only official NYC Bins for trash setout (after 6:00 p.m.). Buildings with 10+ units: bins ≤55 gallons with secure lids after 6:00 p.m., or bags on curb after 8:00 p.m. All waste must be set out by midnight before collection day. Missed collection: report starting 8:00 a.m. day after collection (311). Compost (food scraps, food-soiled paper, yard waste) is mandatory citywide — labeled secure-lid bin ≤55 gal; extra leaf/yard waste in paper lawn/leaf bag or clear plastic bag.
Recycling
Mandatory for all residents. Metal, glass, plastic, and cartons; mixed paper and cardboard. Set out in labeled bin ≤55 gal with secure lid after 6:00 p.m., or clear plastic bags after 8:00 p.m.; by midnight. Cardboard may be flattened, tied with twine, set next to bins/bags — don't use cardboard boxes as bins. Buildings with 4+ units must designate accessible recycling storage with labeled bins and signage (fines escalate for noncompliance).
Bulk pickup
Free curbside large-item removal — no appointment. Up to 6 items per collection day. Metal / rigid plastic large items with recycling; other non-recyclable large items on trash-only day (not recycling day). Set out 6:00 p.m.–midnight night before. Don't place in street, across another property, or block pedestrians. Special handling for mattresses, appliances with Freon, electronics, C&D, etc. (nyc.gov/dsny / 311).
Curbside: when
Bins after 6:00 p.m.; bags (where allowed) after 8:00 p.m.; all streams by midnight before collection. Bulk large items same evening window. Multiunit alternate setout program (9+ units with janitorial staff): approved buildings 4:00–7:00 a.m. collection day only (opt-in Jan; Apr 1 2026–Mar 31 2027 cycle noted on 311).
Curbside: where
Curbside. Store bins indoors/alleys/courtyards or within 3 ft of building if no other space; keep sidewalks clear. Bulk not in street / not blocking pedestrians / not on private property only.
Curbside: limits
Trash/recycle/compost bins ≤55 gallons with secure lids (1–9 units: official NYC Bin for trash). Bulk ≤6 items/collection day.
Curbside: brush
Yard/leaf waste via compost stream (labeled bin or paper lawn/leaf / clear plastic bag for extras). Follow DSNY compost rules.
Curbside: not allowed
Soft plastics/bags, foam, ceramics, tanglers, household hazardous waste, electronics, etc. Per DSNY trash-vs-recycle lists; special-handling items not in regular trash. Recyclables not in black bags.
Curbside: bags
1–9 unit trash: official NYC Bin (not bags alone). 10+: bags OK after 8:00 p.m. Recycling bags must be clear. Compost: labeled bin; may line with clear/paper/compostable bags.
Curbside: fees and fines
Incorrect separation/set-out/day/time may be fined (DSNY residents pages). Specific $ amounts for routine set-out Ask the city or your hauler. Recycling storage noncompliance for 4+ unit buildings: fines increase with each offense.
Holidays
  • New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
  • Mlk 2026 (2026-01-19): shift not yet confirmed
  • Lincolns Birthday 2026 (2026-02-12): shift not yet confirmed
  • Presidents Day 2026 (2026-02-16): shift not yet confirmed
  • Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
  • Juneteenth 2026 (2026-06-19): shift not yet confirmed
  • Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
  • Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
  • Indigenous Peoples Day 2026 (2026-10-12): shift not yet confirmed
  • Election Day 2026 (2026-11-03): shift not yet confirmed
  • Veterans Day 2026 (2026-11-11): shift not yet confirmed
  • Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
  • Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed

DSNY recognizes listed federal/city holidays; no collection on those days when announced. NYC311 2026 Sanitation Holidays table lists dated holidays below. Monday-holiday press releases (e.g. Labor Day 2026-09-07, Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026-10-12): Monday routes set out Monday evening for collection beginning Tuesday. Holiday service subject to change — re-check DSNY homepage / 311 near each date. Delays after holidays common.

Hauler
NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY)
Contacts
311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675); nyc.gov/sanitation
Find your day
DSNY collection schedule / address lookup (via DSNY site & 311)
Sources
Trash and recycling: nyc.gov
Bulk: nyc.gov
Holidays: nyc.gov
Curbside: nyc.gov
Verified
2026-10-15

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