Smithtown 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 Place refuse and recyclables at the curb the evening before your scheduled pickup day.
- 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: Place refuse and recyclables at the curb the evening before your scheduled pickup day. |
| Recycling | Wednesday | Dual-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulk furniture and appliances may be arranged through private carters or brought directly to the Municipal Services Facility in Kings Park. | Up to 2 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Wednesday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Residential yard waste in unincorporated areas is collected by the Highway Department. Branches must be bundled securely. |
Trash container requirements
- Refuse must be placed in sturdy cans or heavy-duty plastic bags
- Recycling containers should be marked clearly with Town recycling decals
- Containers must not exceed 50 pounds when filled
Smithtown recycling overview
Dual-stream recycling · Collection days: Wednesday.
Accepted items
- Commingled plastics #1 and #2
- Tin and aluminum food and beverage cans
- Corrugated cardboard (flattened and bundled)
- Newspapers, magazines, and mixed office paper
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film wrap
- Glass bottles and jars (drop off at Municipal Services Facility)
- Styrofoam food trays and packing material
- Hazardous chemicals and liquid paint
Smithtown bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulk furniture and appliances may be arranged through private carters or brought directly to the Municipal Services Facility in Kings Park. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 2 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (631) 360-7514 |
Smithtown holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: skip. Collection on a listed holiday is skipped.
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: Smithtown, 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 | 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 | Canceled | Pickups on Monday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| 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
Town of Smithtown Department of Environment and Waterways · municipal dpw
Phone: (631) 360-7514
124 W Main StreetSmithtown, NY 11787
These collection rules cover Zone Carter District Zone (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Smithtown, NY?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place refuse and recyclables at the curb the evening before your scheduled pickup day.. These rules apply to Zone Carter District Zone (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Smithtown?
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, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Carter District Zone (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Smithtown?
Bulk furniture and appliances may be arranged through private carters or brought directly to the Municipal Services Facility in Kings Park. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (631) 360-7514 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Carter District Zone (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
What items are accepted for recycling in Smithtown?
The listed accepted materials are Commingled plastics #1 and #2, Tin and aluminum food and beverage cans, Corrugated cardboard (flattened and bundled), Newspapers, magazines, and mixed office paper. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film wrap, Glass bottles and jars (drop off at Municipal Services Facility), Styrofoam food trays and packing material, Hazardous chemicals and liquid paint. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Carter District Zone (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).