Long Beach Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
No regular trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Set out refuse receptacles at the curb no earlier than 7:00 p.m. the evening before collection and by 7:00 a.m. on the morning of collection.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- WednesdayDual-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday · Twice weekly | Placement cutoff: Set out refuse receptacles at the curb no earlier than 7:00 p.m. the evening before collection and by 7:00 a.m. on the morning of collection. |
| Recycling | Wednesday | Dual-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulk pickup will take place by appointment only on designated days: East End pickup on Mondays and Thursdays, and West End pickup on Tuesdays and Fridays. | Up to 3 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Wednesday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Yard waste and branches must be bundled and tied, not exceeding 4 feet in length, or set out in paper bags. |
Trash container requirements
- City of Long Beach recycle pails with lids are available at the Tax Department at City Hall
- Refuse must be placed in covered receptacles or sturdy bags
- Do not obstruct public sidewalks or roadways with bins
Long Beach recycling overview
Dual-stream recycling · Collection days: Wednesday.
Accepted items
- Paper and cardboard (flattened and bundled on alternating weeks)
- Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs (rinsed clean on alternating weeks)
- Metal food and beverage cans (aluminum, tin, steel)
- Glass bottles and jars of all colors
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film
- Styrofoam food packaging
- Pizza boxes contaminated with grease
- Electronics and hazardous chemicals
- Ceramics, cookware, and window glass
Long Beach bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulk pickup will take place by appointment only on designated days: East End pickup on Mondays and Thursdays, and West End pickup on Tuesdays and Fridays. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 3 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (516) 432-3132 |
Long Beach holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: skip. Collection on a listed holiday is skipped.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Long Beach, 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 | Canceled | Pickups on Thursday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Monday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Saturday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Monday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Thursday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Friday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Long Beach Sanitation Department · municipal dpw
Phone: (516) 432-3132
150 W Pine StreetLong Beach, NY 11561
These collection rules cover Zone East End (Mon/Thu) / West End (Tue/Fri).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Long Beach, NY?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out refuse receptacles at the curb no earlier than 7:00 p.m. the evening before collection and by 7:00 a.m. on the morning of collection.. These rules apply to Zone East End (Mon/Thu) / West End (Tue/Fri).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Long Beach?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. Pickups on a listed holiday are skipped until the next scheduled cycle. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone East End (Mon/Thu) / West End (Tue/Fri).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Long Beach?
Bulk pickup will take place by appointment only on designated days: East End pickup on Mondays and Thursdays, and West End pickup on Tuesdays and Fridays. The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (516) 432-3132 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone East End (Mon/Thu) / West End (Tue/Fri).
What items are accepted for recycling in Long Beach?
The listed accepted materials are Paper and cardboard (flattened and bundled on alternating weeks), Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs (rinsed clean on alternating weeks), Metal food and beverage cans (aluminum, tin, steel), Glass bottles and jars of all colors. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film, Styrofoam food packaging, Pizza boxes contaminated with grease, Electronics and hazardous chemicals, Ceramics, cookware, and window glass. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone East End (Mon/Thu) / West End (Tue/Fri).