Oyster Bay Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 3 items per collection. 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.
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Oyster Bay
Follow the listed bulk 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.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Doors should be removed from refrigerators and freezers prior to curbside set out.
Local disposal alternatives in Nassau County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Old Bethpage Solid Waste Disposal Complex
150 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Rd, Old Bethpage, NY 11804
Municipal solid waste complex hosting S.T.O.P. program, homeowners cleanup days, and paper shredding events.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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).