Oyster Bay 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 Residents are requested to place their garbage curbside, not in the roadway, in appropriate containers or plastic bags not earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the evening before their scheduled 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: Residents are requested to place their garbage curbside, not in the roadway, in appropriate containers or plastic bags not earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the evening before their scheduled collection. |
| Recycling | Wednesday | Dual-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Three large items such as refrigerators, air conditioners, or large pieces of furniture may be placed at curbside on any collection day. Doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers. | Up to 3 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Yard waste consists of grass clippings, weeds, leaves, tree trimmings, and branches. Branches must be tied in bundles under 50 pounds and measuring no more than four feet in length. |
Trash container requirements
- Containers must not exceed 32 gallons in size
- Pails with attached lids or designed for mechanical collection are not serviced
- A total of 10 items, not exceeding 200 pounds in all, may be placed at the curb on any one collection day
- Bundles such as carpets, sheetrock, and lumber must be securely tied and not exceed 50 pounds or 4 feet in length
Oyster Bay recycling overview
Dual-stream recycling · Collection days: Wednesday.
Accepted items
- Plastics #1 through #7 (rinsed clean)
- Metal food and beverage cans (aluminum, tin, steel)
- Clean aluminum foil and pie tins
- Corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened and tied)
- Newspapers, magazines, office paper, and mail
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and film wraps
- Styrofoam food containers and packing peanuts
- Pizza boxes contaminated with food grease
- Plastic straws and disposable utensils
- Ceramics, window pane glass, and mirrors
Oyster Bay bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Three large items such as refrigerators, air conditioners, or large pieces of furniture may be placed at curbside on any collection day. Doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 3 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) 677-5848 |
Oyster Bay 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, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Oyster Bay, 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 | 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 | 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 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| 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
Town of Oyster Bay Sanitation Department · municipal dpw
Phone: (516) 677-5848
150 Miller PlaceSyosset, NY 11791
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Oyster Bay, NY?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Residents are requested to place their garbage curbside, not in the roadway, in appropriate containers or plastic bags not earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the evening before their scheduled collection.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Oyster Bay?
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, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Oyster Bay?
Three large items such as refrigerators, air conditioners, or large pieces of furniture may be placed at curbside on any collection day. Doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers. The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at (516) 677-5848 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
What items are accepted for recycling in Oyster Bay?
The listed accepted materials are Plastics #1 through #7 (rinsed clean), Metal food and beverage cans (aluminum, tin, steel), Clean aluminum foil and pie tins, Corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened and tied), Newspapers, magazines, office paper, and mail. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and film wraps, Styrofoam food containers and packing peanuts, Pizza boxes contaminated with food grease, Plastic straws and disposable utensils, Ceramics, window pane glass, and mirrors. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).