Huntington 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 Materials should be placed at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before your scheduled collection day and before 6:00 a.m. the morning of 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: Materials should be placed at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before your scheduled collection day and before 6:00 a.m. the morning of collection. |
| Recycling | Wednesday | Dual-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Curbside bulk items including furniture and household appliances may be set out on designated collection days or dropped off at the Town Recycling Center. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Wednesday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Yard waste is collected seasonally. Branches must be tied in bundles under 50 pounds and under 4 feet in length. Bagged grass can be dropped off at the Town Recycling Center. |
Trash container requirements
- Trash must be placed in plastic bags before being placed into a trash can or set at the curb
- Recycling must be placed loose in a rigid container (max 50 lbs)
- Plastic bags are strictly prohibited for curbside recycling collection
Huntington recycling overview
Dual-stream recycling · Collection days: Wednesday.
Accepted items
- Newspaper, corrugated cardboard, and mixed paper
- Glass bottles and food jars (emptied and rinsed)
- Metal and aluminum beverage and food cans
- Plastics resin codes #1 through #5 and #7
Prohibited items
- Plastic shopping bags and stretch wrap
- Styrofoam food packaging and peanuts
- Paint and hazardous chemical containers
- Electronics and rechargeable batteries
Huntington bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Curbside bulk items including furniture and household appliances may be set out on designated collection days or dropped off at the Town Recycling Center. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 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 | (631) 351-3186 |
Huntington 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: Huntington, 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 Huntington Department of Environmental Waste Management · municipal dpw
Phone: (631) 351-3186
100 Main StreetHuntington, NY 11743
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Route.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Huntington, NY?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Materials should be placed at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before your scheduled collection day and before 6:00 a.m. the morning of collection.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Route.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Huntington?
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 Curbside Collection Route.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Huntington?
Curbside bulk items including furniture and household appliances may be set out on designated collection days or dropped off at the Town Recycling Center. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at (631) 351-3186 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Route.
What items are accepted for recycling in Huntington?
The listed accepted materials are Newspaper, corrugated cardboard, and mixed paper, Glass bottles and food jars (emptied and rinsed), Metal and aluminum beverage and food cans, Plastics resin codes #1 through #5 and #7. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic shopping bags and stretch wrap, Styrofoam food packaging and peanuts, Paint and hazardous chemical containers, Electronics and rechargeable batteries. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Route.