Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Long Beach
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
Residential trash collection and recycling are managed by the City of Long Beach Sanitation Department and funded through municipal property taxes, while water and sewer utility fees are billed separately on a quarterly schedule.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizen, disability, and low-income property tax exemptions and utility relief programs are available through the City of Long Beach and Nassau County.
Any standard can with a secure top Bin (Trash)
Cans or securely tied bags must not weigh more than 75 pounds each. Garbage bags that have holes or are leaking liquids must be double-bagged to prevent leakage onto sidewalks.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household solid waste
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Red five-gallon plastic container (embossed with logo) Bin (Recycling)
All containers must be rinsed clean of food and chemical residue. Do not bind paper with wire or place it in plastic bags. Ensure your street address is permanently affixed to your red recycling container.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE) only
- ✓Clear, amber, and green glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum, tin, and bi-metal cans
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and mail (tied or in brown bags)
- ✓Corrugated cardboard (broken down and tied)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Ceramics and porcelains
- ✕Mirrors and plate glass
- ✕Bottle caps and lids
Yard Waste Bin
Logs and branches must be bundled approximately 2' x 2' x 4' and placed at the curb. Never rake leaves directly into the street, as this clogs municipal storm drains.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree stumps, logs, and branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By appointment only (Thursdays for East of Edwards Blvd, Fridays for West of Edwards Blvd).
Placement
Residents are limited to a maximum of four (4) bulk items per location per scheduled pick-up day. Do not place items at the curb until your appointment is officially confirmed.
Accepted
- ✓ Washing machines and dryers
- ✓ Air conditioners
- ✓ Bulky ferrous metal products
- ✓ Automobile parts (drained of all fluids)
- ✓ Metal pipes (cut to 4 feet maximum)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Drywall, lumber, and fencing
- ✕ Contractor-generated construction debris
- ✕ Propane tanks and gas cylinders
- ✕ Hazardous household chemicals
- ✕ Paint cans
Standard municipal bulk metal collection is provided without a direct fee. However, if you are conducting extensive home renovations, you must rent a private dumpster at your own expense for the construction debris.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a designated holiday falls on your standard collection day, municipal pick-up is generally suspended. Collections are typically pushed back to your next normally scheduled day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and bulk metal collections are frequently skipped entirely during holiday weeks to prioritize standard household garbage routes.
Always refer to the official City of Long Beach calendar or call the Sanitation Department at (516) 431-1000 for exact make-up day schedules.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer
May - OctoberThe Sanitation Department implements an extended 'Dinner Schedule' along commercial corridors like Park Avenue and Beech Street. This provides businesses with two additional late-day collections to manage the high volume of tourist waste.
Fall
October - NovemberDuring peak autumn foliage, residents must securely bag all leaves and grass clippings. Raking loose leaves into the street is a violation, as it severely disrupts the city's stormwater management system during coastal rainstorms.
Winter
JanuaryFollowing the winter holidays, the city runs dedicated collection routes for Christmas trees and wreaths. All ornaments, lights, and tinsel must be entirely removed before placing the bare tree at the curb.
Local Tips & Community Info
Citywide Sanitation and Refuse Routines
The barrier city of Long Beach manages its coastal environment tightly, maintaining structured sanitation routes to keep neighborhoods clean and litter-free. Residential refuse collection takes place multiple times per week depending on the specific zone and sector of the barrier island. Property owners are instructed to place their household trash out in secure, heavy-duty receptacles equipped with tight-fitting lids. To prevent bags from tearing and littering the streets during heavy ocean breezes, loose waste is strictly prohibited, and all containers must respect local weight caps.
Recycling Separation and Material Mandates
Environmental stewardship is vital along the Atlantic shoreline, prompting the City of Long Beach to enforce rigorous recycling sorting procedures. Residents must separate clean glass bottles, metal cans, and rigid plastics from everyday trash, depositing them into designated blue bins or authorized recycling receptacles. Cardboard boxes must be completely flattened and tied or wedged securely to prevent them from blowing away. Plastic grocery bags and flexible film plastics are banned from curbside recycling bins and must be returned to local retail collection bins instead.
Bulk Waste Handling and Oversized Items
Discarding old furniture, mattresses, or home renovation remnants requires adherence to the city's specialized bulk pickup guidelines. Oversized items cannot be left at the curb indefinitely; they must coincide with your designated heavy pickup days or require coordination with the Department of Public Works. Any discarded mattresses or box springs must be entirely wrapped and sealed in thick plastic encasements prior to curbside placement. Appliances containing hazardous chemical refrigerants must be scheduled separately for proper environmental remediation.
Beachside Container Rules and Setout Timing
Due to local wildlife, marine gulls, and windy coastal conditions, timing is everything when setting out your bins in Long Beach. Receptacles and recycling containers can be placed at the curbside starting late in the evening prior to your scheduled collection day, but they must never obstruct pedestrian walkways or public boardwalk access points. Once sanitation crews have emptied your bins, you are legally required to retrieve your empty containers from the curb and store them out of public view by the end of that same evening.
Holiday Adjustments and Weather Suspensions
When major national holidays—such as Independence Day, Labor Day, or Thanksgiving—fall on a regular collection weekday, standard sanitation services are temporarily paused. This generally pushes subsequent route pickups back by one full day for the remainder of that week. Additionally, severe coastal storms or high flood events can trigger emergency suspensions of municipal waste collection. Residents are advised to secure their bins during major storms rather than leaving them vulnerable to rising coastal waters or high wind gusts.
Drop-off Facilities
Town of Hempstead Homeowner Disposal Area
1600 Merrick Road, Merrick, NY 11566
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the earliest I can put my trash out for collection in Long Beach?
You may place your securely covered trash containers at the curb starting in the evening prior to your scheduled collection day, ensuring they do not block pedestrian paths.
Are mattresses allowed to be put out bare for bulk collection?
No. New York regulations and local city ordinances require that all discarded mattresses and box springs must be completely sealed in protective plastic bags before curbside pickup.
What should I do if my recycling bin contains plastic bags?
Sanitation workers will leave bins behind if they contain plastic grocery bags or film wrap, as these items jam sorting machinery. Keep your recyclables loose inside clean bins.