Any standard unmarked container Bin (Trash)
Residents may place up to six (6) containers per pickup. All household garbage must be secured in pails with tight-fitting lids, and each container must weigh no more than 50 lbs.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Heavily soiled paper
Blue or Yellow WRAP Pail Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be placed loose in the official Town of Islip WRAP pail or a clearly marked recycling bin. Absolutely no plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean corrugated cardboard
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Metal food cans
- ✓Rigid plastic bottles
- ✓Clean newspapers and magazines
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Greasy pizza boxes
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Juice or milk cartons
- ✕Aerosol cans
Yard Waste Bin
Leaves must be in bags or standard cans (max 50 lbs). Branches must be tied securely into small bundles. Grass clippings are strictly prohibited from all curbside collections.
Accepted Items
- ✓Fallen leaves
- ✓Small twigs
- ✓Branches and brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (Non-metal on your final regular collection day; Metal/E-waste on Wednesdays)
Placement
All bulk items must be placed at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before your collection day, and no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day of pickup.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses (Non-metal day)
- ✓ Sofas and couches (Non-metal day)
- ✓ Broken-down dressers (Non-metal day)
- ✓ Appliances (Wednesdays only)
- ✓ Televisions and computers (Wednesdays only)
- ✓ Scrap metal and bicycles (Wednesdays only)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Propane tanks
- ✕ Tree stumps
- ✕ Oil burners
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals
Bulk collection of up to 3 non-metal items per week is included in your standard municipal sanitation service at no extra charge.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a town-observed holiday falls on your scheduled collection day, all sanitation services are cancelled. Your waste will NOT be picked up the following day; instead, collection is delayed until your next regularly scheduled pickup day.
Yard Waste Exception
If a holiday falls on a Wednesday, the WRAP recycling collection is typically rescheduled to a special weekend date, usually the Saturday immediately following the holiday.
Always refer to the annual WRAP calendar mailed to your home or the town's online dashboard to confirm exact holiday cancellations.
Observed Holidays
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Keep Recyclables Loose
Never place your WRAP recyclables inside plastic garbage bags. The Town of Islip will reject bagged recycling because the thin plastic films get tangled in the mechanical sorting screens at the recycling center.
Ditch the Pizza Boxes
While clean corrugated cardboard is highly valued, pizza boxes saturated with grease and cheese ruin the paper recycling process. Throw the greasy bottom half into your regular household trash.
Size Restrictions for Brush
Sanitation crews will ignore loose piles of branches. All brush and tree trimmings must be tied securely into manageable bundles weighing less than 50 pounds to qualify for Wednesday pickup.
Seasonal Information
Spring
April - MayThe Spring Unlimited Yard Waste collection window typically runs from mid-April to mid-May. During these weeks, you may place an unlimited volume of bagged leaves and bundled brush out on Wednesdays.
Summer
June - SeptemberThe town hosts special S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and Paper Shredding days at the Holbrook MRF during the summer months. Check the municipal calendar to properly dispose of toxic chemicals and sensitive documents safely.
Fall
October - DecemberFall Unlimited Yard Waste collection kicks off in late October. Remember that local laws strictly forbid raking loose leaves into the street; they must be bagged or placed in cans for Wednesday collection.
About Islip Waste Management
Mastering the Town of Islip WRAP Recycling System
The Town of Islip champions recycling through its legacy WRAP (We Recycle America Proudly) initiative. Instead of tossing everything into a single bin, Islip requires residents to separate materials and place them curbside exclusively on Wednesdays. To participate properly, you must use your town-issued WRAP pail or a clearly labeled garbage can. Above all else, remember that plastic grocery bags are strictly prohibited—bagged recyclables jam the sorting machinery at the Holbrook facility.
Navigating Curbside Bulk and Metal Pickup
Disposing of large household items in Islip requires distinguishing between metal and non-metal waste. If you need to discard a mattress, sofa, or a dismantled wooden dresser, you are permitted to place up to three of these non-metal bulk items at the curb on your final garbage collection day of the week. Conversely, any bulk metal items—such as bicycles, washing machines, and electronic waste—are restricted entirely to Wednesday collections.
Seasonal Yard Waste Rules on Long Island
Dealing with autumn leaves and spring pruning debris is manageable thanks to Islip's designated 'Unlimited Yard Waste' periods. During these specific windows—typically mid-April through May and late October through December—the town allows residents to leave an unlimited number of leaf bags and tied brush bundles at the curb on Wednesdays. Ensure your brush is tied tightly and do not include grass clippings, as the town will not collect them.
Utilizing the Multi-Purpose Recycling Facility (MRF)
When standard curbside collection limits fall short during a major home cleanout, Islip residents can turn to the Multi-Purpose Recycling Facility at 1155 Lincoln Avenue in Holbrook. This site provides a convenient, free drop-off for town residents looking to responsibly dispose of corrugated cardboard, excess recyclables, and authorized electronics. The facility operates from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Drop-off Facilities
Town of Islip Multi-Purpose Recycling Facility (MRF)
1155 Lincoln Ave, Holbrook, NY 11741
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a new or replacement WRAP recycling pail in the Town of Islip?
Every residence receiving town sanitation services is entitled to one free WRAP pail every 12 months. If you recently moved in or your bin is damaged, you can call the Department of Environmental Control at (631) 595-3630 or visit islipny.gov/wrap to request a voucher for a new one.
What happens to my garbage pickup if there is a holiday?
In Islip, if your regular collection day lands on an observed holiday, pickup is completely cancelled for that day. Crews will not come the next day; you must wait until your next regularly scheduled collection day to put your trash out.
Are there limits on how much furniture I can put out for bulk pickup?
Yes. The town strictly caps curbside bulk pickup at three (3) non-metal items, such as mattresses or couches, per week. These items must be placed at the curb on your final scheduled garbage collection day of the week.
Will the Town of Islip pick up my grass clippings?
No. The town strictly prohibits the curbside collection of grass clippings at any time of the year. Residents are encouraged to practice 'grasscycling' by leaving clippings on the lawn to act as a natural fertilizer, or to compost them in their backyard.