Yonkers Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays

Source-reviewed schedule

Sep 23, 2026

No regular trash pickup is scheduled for this date.

Trash pickup days: Monday & Tuesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Set out trash cans between 7:00 p.m. the evening before and 7:00 a.m. the morning of collection.
Next trash pickup: Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
Recycling days: WednesdayDual-stream collection

Scheduled holiday update: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule.

Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.

Schedule snapshot for Sep 23 · reviewed 2026-09-24 · Zone Citywide Twice-Weekly Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri). Check live notices with the service authority ↗

Regular trash pickup & collection details

Regular sanitation services and placement requirements
Service	Collection days	Placement or collection rule
Trash	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday · Twice weekly	Placement cutoff: Set out trash cans between 7:00 p.m. the evening before and 7:00 a.m. the morning of collection.
Recycling	Wednesday	Dual-stream recycling
Bulk waste	Bulk items and furniture are collected on designated refuse days or by appointment through the DPW Refuse Department.	Up to 3 items per pickup
Yard waste	Wednesday	Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Yard waste and organic clippings are collected seasonally on alternating Wednesdays. Place in biodegradable paper bags or tie branches in 4-foot bundles.

Trash container requirements

Trash cans must be 32 gallons or less in capacity
All refuse must be bagged inside containers with secure lids
Containers must be removed from the curb by 7:00 p.m. on collection day

Yonkers recycling overview

Dual-stream recycling · Collection days: Wednesday.

Accepted items

Cardboard and paper products (magazines, newspapers, catalogs)
Plastics containers #1 through #7 (rinsed clean)
Glass bottles and jars
Metal cans and clean aluminum foil
Milk and juice cartons

Prohibited items

Plastic bags and film packaging
Styrofoam food containers
Electronics and fluorescent light bulbs
Window pane glass and ceramic dishware

Yonkers bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Yonkers
Collection rule	Bulk items and furniture are collected on designated refuse days or by appointment through the DPW Refuse Department.
Limit per pickup	3 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	(914) 377-6271

Yonkers 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, 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: Yonkers, 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	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

City of Yonkers Department of Public Works Refuse Division · municipal dpw

Phone: (914) 377-6271

40 S Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701

Visit Official Yonkers Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at environment.westchestergov.com

These collection rules cover Zone Citywide Twice-Weekly Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).

Trash & recycling questions

What days is trash collected in Yonkers, NY?

Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out trash cans between 7:00 p.m. the evening before and 7:00 a.m. the morning of collection.. These rules apply to Zone Citywide Twice-Weekly Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).

Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Yonkers?

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, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Citywide Twice-Weekly Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Yonkers?

Bulk items and furniture are collected on designated refuse days or by appointment through the DPW Refuse Department. The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at (914) 377-6271 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Citywide Twice-Weekly Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).

What items are accepted for recycling in Yonkers?

The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and paper products (magazines, newspapers, catalogs), Plastics containers #1 through #7 (rinsed clean), Glass bottles and jars, Metal cans and clean aluminum foil, Milk and juice cartons. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and film packaging, Styrofoam food containers, Electronics and fluorescent light bulbs, Window pane glass and ceramic dishware. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Citywide Twice-Weekly Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).