Babylon 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 containers at the curb prior to 5:00 a.m. on your collection day or after dark the evening before. Service begins early morning.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- WednesdayDual-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday · Twice weekly | Placement cutoff: Set out refuse containers at the curb prior to 5:00 a.m. on your collection day or after dark the evening before. Service begins early morning. |
| Recycling | Wednesday | Dual-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | White goods and large metal items are collected curbside on Wednesdays with advance notice by calling EnCon at (631) 491-3200 by Friday. Remove all doors from refrigerators and freezers prior to curb placement. Other bulky household items can be brought to the Town Recycling Center in West Babylon. | Up to 10 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Yard waste is collected separately year-round according to your Yard Waste Zone (Monday through Friday). Up to 10 items per week. Grass and leaves must be in bags under 50 lbs. Tree debris under 4 inches in diameter must be securely bundled and tied, under 4 feet long and under 50 lbs. Dirt, sod, and rocks are prohibited. |
Trash container requirements
- Place cans at curbside prior to 5:00 a.m. on scheduled pickup days
- Garbage collection occurs twice weekly (either Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday depending on zone)
- Do not mix yard waste or hazardous materials with household garbage
- Pizza and cereal boxes must be disposed of with regular household garbage
Babylon recycling overview
Dual-stream recycling · Collection days: Wednesday.
Accepted items
- Aluminum and metal cans (rinsed food and beverage cans)
- Glass jars and bottles (rinsed, caps and lids removed)
- Plastic bottles (rinsed, caps and pumps removed)
- Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and junk mail (tied with twine or placed in paper bags)
- Cardboard boxes and telephone books (flattened and bundled)
Prohibited items
- Pizza boxes and cereal boxes (dispose with regular trash)
- Plastic bags for holding newspapers or commingled recyclables
- Plate glass, drinking glasses, light bulbs, and window panes
- Ammunition, explosives, asbestos, and vehicle parts
Babylon bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | White goods and large metal items are collected curbside on Wednesdays with advance notice by calling EnCon at (631) 491-3200 by Friday. Remove all doors from refrigerators and freezers prior to curb placement. Other bulky household items can be brought to the Town Recycling Center in West Babylon. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 10 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 631-491-3200 |
Babylon holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: skip. Collection on a listed holiday is skipped.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 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: Babylon, 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 | Canceled | Pickups on Monday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| 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 | Canceled | Pickups on Friday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| 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
EnCon Industries Corp. · contractor
Phone: 631-491-3200
200 E Sunrise HighwayLindenhurst, NY 11757
These collection rules cover Zone Town of Babylon Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Babylon, NY?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out refuse containers at the curb prior to 5:00 a.m. on your collection day or after dark the evening before. Service begins early morning.. These rules apply to Zone Town of Babylon Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Babylon?
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, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Town of Babylon Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Babylon?
White goods and large metal items are collected curbside on Wednesdays with advance notice by calling EnCon at (631) 491-3200 by Friday. Remove all doors from refrigerators and freezers prior to curb placement. Other bulky household items can be brought to the Town Recycling Center in West Babylon. The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 631-491-3200 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Town of Babylon Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Babylon?
The listed accepted materials are Aluminum and metal cans (rinsed food and beverage cans), Glass jars and bottles (rinsed, caps and lids removed), Plastic bottles (rinsed, caps and pumps removed), Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and junk mail (tied with twine or placed in paper bags), Cardboard boxes and telephone books (flattened and bundled). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Pizza boxes and cereal boxes (dispose with regular trash), Plastic bags for holding newspapers or commingled recyclables, Plate glass, drinking glasses, light bulbs, and window panes, Ammunition, explosives, asbestos, and vehicle parts. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Town of Babylon Curbside Collection Routes.