Syracuse 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 Carts should be placed at the curb no earlier than 8:00 p.m. the night before your collection day and removed by 7:00 p.m. on collection day.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-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, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Carts should be placed at the curb no earlier than 8:00 p.m. the night before your collection day and removed by 7:00 p.m. on collection day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulk items are large items such as furniture that cannot fit inside a trash can or bag. Call Cityline at (315) 448-CITY (2489) to request your bulk setout. | Up to 3 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Yard waste and brush collection is scheduled seasonally by quadrant. Branches must be tied in bundles and yard waste placed in open containers. |
Trash container requirements
- Residents are required to use city-provided sanitation carts
- All trash must be bagged inside the cart with the lid completely closed
- Carts must face the street with arrows pointing toward the road
Syracuse recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard boxes and clean paper food cartons
- Newspapers, magazines, office paper, and mail
- Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs
- Metal food and beverage cans
- Glass food and beverage bottles and jars
Prohibited items
- Plastic shopping bags and wrap
- Polystyrene foam containers
- Tanglers like chains, cords, and hoses
- Hazardous materials and medical waste
Syracuse bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulk items are large items such as furniture that cannot fit inside a trash can or bag. Call Cityline at (315) 448-CITY (2489) to request your bulk setout. |
|---|---|
| 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 | (315) 448-2489 |
Syracuse 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: Syracuse, 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
City of Syracuse Department of Public Works (DPW) · municipal dpw
Phone: (315) 448-2489
233 East Washington StreetSyracuse, NY 13202
These collection rules cover Zone City Quadrant Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Syracuse, NY?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Carts should be placed at the curb no earlier than 8:00 p.m. the night before your collection day and removed by 7:00 p.m. on collection day.. These rules apply to Zone City Quadrant Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Syracuse?
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 City Quadrant Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Syracuse?
Bulk items are large items such as furniture that cannot fit inside a trash can or bag. Call Cityline at (315) 448-CITY (2489) to request your bulk setout. The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (315) 448-2489 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City Quadrant Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Syracuse?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard boxes and clean paper food cartons, Newspapers, magazines, office paper, and mail, Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs, Metal food and beverage cans, Glass food and beverage bottles and jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic shopping bags and wrap, Polystyrene foam containers, Tanglers like chains, cords, and hoses, Hazardous materials and medical waste. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City Quadrant Routes.