Smithtown Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Dual-stream recycling pickup is listed for Wednesday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Smithtown recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Wednesday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Dual-stream schedule: Paper Week vs. Commingled Week
The Paper Week and Commingled Week assignment has not been verified. Do not assume an A/B route label identifies a material stream; confirm the alternating rules with the sanitation office.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Smithtown?
Can you recycle cardboard in Smithtown?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Smithtown?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Smithtown?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Smithtown?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Smithtown?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Smithtown?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Smithtown?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Smithtown?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Smithtown?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Smithtown?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Smithtown?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Smithtown?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
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).