Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Glen Cove
New York municipal refuse is collected weekly on designated neighborhood days. Recycling is often collected on specific days depending on the borough or county.
State Mandate
Strictly separate e-waste. Electronics are banned from regular trash.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside trash and recycling collection is managed by the Glen Cove Department of Public Works and supported through local property taxes, while municipal water services are billed separately on a quarterly basis.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes (Sanitation) / Quarterly (Water & Sewer)
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizen and low-income tax exemptions (such as STAR and Enhanced STAR) are available through the City Assessor and Nassau County.
Any standard solid container Bin (Trash)
Containers must be securely covered, set out between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., and removed by the end of the day. Total weight cannot exceed 300 pounds or eight baskets.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Standard recycling bin Bin (Recycling)
All bottles and cans must be emptied and rinsed of residues. It is strictly required that lids and caps be removed and discarded into the regular trash.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clear, amber, and green glass bottles
- ✓Plastics (#1 and #2 rinsed)
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Clean paper and cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Mirrors
- ✕Ceramics
- ✕Plate glass
- ✕Plastic lids or caps
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Collected on Wednesdays. Limit of four bundles weighing no more than 75 pounds each. Brush and branches must be tied and securely bundled.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Small twigs
- ✓Brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Wednesdays by appointment
Placement
Place no more than four bulky items at the curb per property per pickup day between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Accepted
- ✓ Scrap metal
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Large household items
- ✓ Piping (cut to 4 feet maximum)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Boilers
- ✕ Auto or boat batteries
- ✕ Oil/gas tanks
- ✕ Pipes over 4 feet long
- ✕ Hazardous waste
Amounts exceeding the standard 300 pounds or four bundles may be refused or subject to a special collection fee determined by the Director of Public Works.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a holiday falls on a weekday, standard trash and recycling collections shift forward by one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
If a holiday falls anywhere in the week, Wednesday Yard Waste and Metal pickup is entirely canceled for that week and resumes the following Wednesday.
Always consult the annual DPW Holiday Sanitation Schedule, as multi-day holiday weeks can cause unique localized disruptions.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - FebruarySnow removal takes priority for the DPW. During heavy snowfall, sanitation trucks may be delayed; place bins where they are clearly visible, never hidden behind snowbanks, and avoid pushing driveway ice into the street as per city code.
Spring
March - MaySpring cleanup yields heavy amounts of yard waste. Remember the strict 75-pound limit per bundle for Wednesday pickups, and watch for the annual April E-Waste and Paper Shredding events.
Fall
September - NovemberAutumn leaf collection runs heavily through Thanksgiving. Ensure all leaves are securely contained—city ordinances strictly prohibit sweeping leaves, weeds, or debris loosely into the road or gutters.
Local Tips & Community Info
City of Glen Cove Municipal Waste Collection Structure
Residents of the City of Glen Cove benefit from a highly structured, municipally operated sanitation program. Rather than relying on private haulers for standard residential pick-up, the local Department of Public Works directly manages all curbside garbage and recycling services. Your specific collection days are determined by your location relative to Glen Avenue. Homes situated north of Glen Avenue receive trash pickup on Mondays and Thursdays, whereas properties south of the avenue are serviced on Tuesdays and Fridays. City ordinances strictly dictate that all refuse and recycling bins must be placed at the curbside between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on your designated collection morning, and all empty containers must be retrieved by the end of the day to avoid municipal citations.
Weight Limits and Curbside Container Guidelines
To protect the health and safety of sanitation workers, Glen Cove enforces strict regulations regarding the size and weight of your household garbage. Residents are permitted to set out a maximum of 300 pounds of total refuse per collection day. This limit is further capped at either eight standard waste baskets or four securely tied bundles. Individual trash cans cannot exceed 32 gallons in capacity, and no single container or bundle may weigh more than 75 pounds. If you overload your bins or exceed these strict volume limits, the DPW crews will likely leave the excess waste at the curb, and repeated violations could result in special collection fees or formal notices of violation.
Wednesdays: Yard Debris, Bulky Items, and Recycling
To streamline the bi-weekly garbage routes, Glen Cove reserves Wednesdays exclusively for specialized pickups, including yard waste, large household bulk items, and city-wide recycling. This strategic scheduling ensures that heavy branches and bulky scrap metal do not overwhelm the standard sanitation trucks. If you need to dispose of large appliances, mattresses, or heavy furniture, you are allowed up to four bulky items per property, but you must contact the DPW ahead of time to arrange the pickup. Keep in mind that during holiday weeks, Wednesday yard waste routes are frequently suspended to allow crews to catch up on the delayed standard garbage runs.
Strict Recycling Contamination Rules and E-Waste
Glen Cove has unique and stringent recycling contamination rules that differ from many neighboring Long Island communities. Most notably, the city explicitly requires residents to remove all lids and caps from plastic and glass bottles before placing them in the recycling bin; these small items must be thrown in the regular garbage. Additionally, recyclables must remain loose in your designated bin—plastic garbage bags are strictly prohibited because they jam the local processing facility's machinery. When it comes to electronic waste, televisions and computers cannot be left at the curb. Instead, residents must hold onto these items for the city's bi-annual E-Waste Drop-off events, typically hosted in April and September.
Drop-off Facilities
Winters Bros. Waste Systems - Glen Cove Transfer Station
100 Morris Ave, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I put out my garbage in Glen Cove?
City ordinances strictly dictate that all garbage, trash, and recyclables must be placed at the curbside between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.
What is the maximum weight limit for trash collection?
The Glen Cove DPW limits refuse to a total of 300 pounds per collection day, with no single container or bundle weighing more than 75 pounds. Cans must be 32 gallons or smaller.
Do I need to remove lids from my recycling bottles?
Yes, unlike other municipalities, the City of Glen Cove explicitly requires that all caps and lids be taken off glass and plastic bottles and placed in the regular garbage to avoid contaminating the recycling batch.