North Hempstead 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 Place recyclables and trash at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day or after 6:00 p.m. the evening before.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- WednesdaySingle-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: Place recyclables and trash at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day or after 6:00 p.m. the evening before. |
| Recycling | Wednesday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulk furniture and large household items may be placed at the curb on regular collection days in accordance with district guidelines or dropped off at the Roslyn transfer station. | Up to 2 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Wednesday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Yard waste is collected curbside during the growing season. Branches and brush must be tied into secure bundles not exceeding 4 feet in length and 50 pounds. |
Trash container requirements
- Use a container 32 gallons or smaller clearly marked with the recycling symbol or refuse designation
- Free recycling stickers are available from the Town to mark plain containers
- Always rinse food containers to prevent pests and ensure sanitary handling
North Hempstead recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Wednesday.
Accepted items
- Paper and cardboard (newspapers, magazines, phone books, folders, clean pizza boxes, food boxes, junk mail, corrugated cardboard)
- Plastics #1 and #2 including bottles, food containers, detergent and cleaning supply bottles (rinsed)
- Metal cans, clean aluminum foil, and tins
- Glass bottles and jars (rinsed)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and film wraps
- Styrofoam and polystyrene packaging
- Plastic #5 (resident drop off only)
- Food-contaminated paper or grease
- Hazardous household chemicals
North Hempstead bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulk furniture and large household items may be placed at the curb on regular collection days in accordance with district guidelines or dropped off at the Roslyn transfer station. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 2 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 | (516) 869-6311 |
North Hempstead 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, 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: North Hempstead, 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 | 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 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| 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 | 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 | 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
Town of North Hempstead Solid Waste Management Authority · municipal dpw
Phone: (516) 869-6311
220 Plandome RoadManhasset, NY 11030
These collection rules cover Zone District Curbside Collection.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in North Hempstead, NY?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place recyclables and trash at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day or after 6:00 p.m. the evening before.. These rules apply to Zone District Curbside Collection.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in North Hempstead?
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, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone District Curbside Collection.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in North Hempstead?
Bulk furniture and large household items may be placed at the curb on regular collection days in accordance with district guidelines or dropped off at the Roslyn transfer station. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at (516) 869-6311 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone District Curbside Collection.
What items are accepted for recycling in North Hempstead?
The listed accepted materials are Paper and cardboard (newspapers, magazines, phone books, folders, clean pizza boxes, food boxes, junk mail, corrugated cardboard), Plastics #1 and #2 including bottles, food containers, detergent and cleaning supply bottles (rinsed), Metal cans, clean aluminum foil, and tins, Glass bottles and jars (rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and film wraps, Styrofoam and polystyrene packaging, Plastic #5 (resident drop off only), Food-contaminated paper or grease, Hazardous household chemicals. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone District Curbside Collection.