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Islip Bulk Trash Pickup Rules

Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 3 items per collection. Non-metal bulk items (such as couches, mattresses, box springs, dining tables, dressers, and large toys) are collected curbside within a total limit of three (3) items on your last garbage collection day of the week without special advance notice. Bulk metal items (appliances, bicycles, metal furniture) and electronic waste (computers, TVs, printers) are collected curbside every Wednesday.

Islip bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Islip
Collection ruleNon-metal bulk items (such as couches, mattresses, box springs, dining tables, dressers, and large toys) are collected curbside within a total limit of three (3) items on your last garbage collection day of the week without special advance notice. Bulk metal items (appliances, bicycles, metal furniture) and electronic waste (computers, TVs, printers) are collected curbside every Wednesday.
Limit per pickup3 items
Permitted materialsNo unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out.
Advance noticeNot required under the listed rules.
Dispatch phone631-595-3630

Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials

How to throw away a mattress in Islip

Follow the listed bulk rule: Non-metal bulk items (such as couches, mattresses, box springs, dining tables, dressers, and large toys) are collected curbside within a total limit of three (3) items on your last garbage collection day of the week without special advance notice. Bulk metal items (appliances, bicycles, metal furniture) and electronic waste (computers, TVs, printers) are collected curbside every Wednesday.

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. Appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers are collected curbside on Wednesdays with bulk metals. All doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers prior to placement at the curb.

Local disposal alternatives in Suffolk County

For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.

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 Islip Department of Environmental Control · municipal dpw

Phone: 631-595-3630

401 Main Street, Room 302
Islip, NY 11751
Visit Official Islip Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at islipny.gov

These collection rules cover Zone Town of Islip Curbside Refuse Routes.

Trash & recycling questions

What days is trash collected in Islip, NY?

Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out All pails and garbage must be placed out for collection prior to 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day and weigh no more than 50 lbs. each. Use one unobstructed curbside location in front of your home.. These rules apply to Zone Town of Islip Curbside Refuse Routes.

Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Islip?

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, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Town of Islip Curbside Refuse Routes.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Islip?

Non-metal bulk items (such as couches, mattresses, box springs, dining tables, dressers, and large toys) are collected curbside within a total limit of three (3) items on your last garbage collection day of the week without special advance notice. Bulk metal items (appliances, bicycles, metal furniture) and electronic waste (computers, TVs, printers) are collected curbside every Wednesday. The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 631-595-3630 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Town of Islip Curbside Refuse Routes.

What items are accepted for recycling in Islip?

The listed accepted materials are Milk jugs, detergent bottles, and plastic containers, Food and beverage cans (aluminum and steel, rinsed), Beverage and food glass bottles and jars (without lids), Clean aluminum foil and baking pans, Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, and catalogs (bundled or in WRAP pail), Corrugated cardboard and clean light-weight boxes (shoe, tissue, cereal boxes, flattened and bundled). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags (never place recyclables in plastic bags), Pizza boxes and soiled cardboard (place in regular garbage), Plate glass, mirrors, light bulbs, and window panes, Chemicals, motor oil, and pool chlorine (bring hazardous waste to S.T.O.P. events). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Town of Islip Curbside Refuse Routes.