Brooklyn Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out after 6:00 p.m. in bins (or 8:00 p.m. in bags)
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridayDual-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: after 6:00 p.m. in bins (or 8:00 p.m. in bags) |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Dual-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Free curbside removal of up to 6 large items per collection day on trash-only days; no appointment needed | Up to 6 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Curbside composting is mandatory citywide across all five boroughs. Food scraps and yard waste go in brown compost bins with locking lids or paper lawn bags. Branches must be tied in bundles up to 4 feet long. |
Trash container requirements
- Residential buildings with 1 to 9 units must set out trash in bins of 55 gallons or less with secure lids after 6:00 p.m.
- Buildings with 10 or more units may set out in bins after 6:00 p.m. or in bags directly at the curb after 8:00 p.m.
- To ensure collection, all waste must be placed at the curb by midnight on the evening before scheduled pickup.
Brooklyn recycling overview
Dual-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Metal, glass, plastic bottles, jugs, containers, and food and beverage cartons (Blue decal/bin)
- Mixed paper: Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, mail, and office paper (Green decal/bin)
- Cardboard boxes (flattened and tied securely with twine)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic wrap, or film (unless clear bags used for containerless set-out)
- Foam or styrofoam cups, food containers, and packing peanuts
- Batteries, electronics, cords, and hazardous chemicals
- Food scraps and yard waste (place in brown curbside composting bins)
Brooklyn bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Free curbside removal of up to 6 large items per collection day on trash-only days; no appointment needed |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 6 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | (212) 639-9675 |
Mattress bagging rule: Mattresses must be bagged under the listed rules. Confirm the required plastic encasement before pickup.
Brooklyn holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Brooklyn, NY
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Wednesday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) · municipal dpw
Phone: (212) 639-9675
125 Worth StNew York, NY 10013
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Sat by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Brooklyn, NY?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out after 6:00 p.m. in bins (or 8:00 p.m. in bags). These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Sat by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Brooklyn?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Sat by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Brooklyn?
Free curbside removal of up to 6 large items per collection day on trash-only days; no appointment needed The listed limit is 6 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at (212) 639-9675 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Sat by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Brooklyn?
The listed accepted materials are Metal, glass, plastic bottles, jugs, containers, and food and beverage cartons (Blue decal/bin), Mixed paper: Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, mail, and office paper (Green decal/bin), Cardboard boxes (flattened and tied securely with twine). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic wrap, or film (unless clear bags used for containerless set-out), Foam or styrofoam cups, food containers, and packing peanuts, Batteries, electronics, cords, and hazardous chemicals, Food scraps and yard waste (place in brown curbside composting bins). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Sat by Street Address).