Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lynbrook
Trash Day
Twice weekly by zone: Mondays & Thursdays for Areas #2 and #3 (south of Merrick Rd); Tuesdays & Fridays for Areas #1 and #4 (north of Merrick Rd)
Recycling
Once weekly on your designated area day: Monday (Area 2), Tuesday (Area 1), Wednesday (Yorkshire/Westwood), Thursday (Area 3), or Friday (Area 4)
Yard Waste
Wednesdays village-wide (bagged leaves and bundled yard waste)
Set Out Time
After 5:00 PM the evening before or by 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash collection and recycling are municipal services funded through Village property taxes, so residents do not receive a separate utility bill for sanitation.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes (Semi-Annually)
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, Drop Box, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizen property tax exemptions are available for eligible homeowners through the Assessment Department.
Resident-provided (No specific color) Bin (Trash)
Trash pails must be no larger than 44 gallons. Individual trash bags must not exceed 30 pounds. Bins should be placed at the curb after 5:00 PM the evening before or prior to 6:00 AM on your scheduled pickup day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food wrappers and non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Cut and tied carpet (max 3-foot lengths)
Resident-provided (Typically Blue or clearly marked) Bin (Recycling)
Commingled recyclables go inside the pail, but cardboard must be separated and stacked alongside the pail for a separate truck. Place at the curb prior to 6:00 AM.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Rigid plastics
- ✓Clean, flattened cardboard (placed outside the bin)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Food-soiled paper and pizza boxes
Yard Waste Bin
Collected on Wednesdays. Do not place yard waste out during weeks with Monday or Tuesday holidays, as the service is suspended to allow crews to catch up on garbage.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small twigs and brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By appointment only (Special Pickups)
Placement
Place special pickup items at the curb only on the evening before your scheduled appointment date. Do not place items in the roadway where they could obstruct traffic.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Box springs
- ✓ Televisions and computers
- ✓ Metal appliances (refrigerator doors must be removed)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Propane tanks
- ✕ Car batteries
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Motor oil (must be dropped off)
Most standard household bulk items are collected at no extra charge, provided they are properly scheduled. Ensure compliance with refrigerator door removal to avoid municipal fines.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a holiday falls on a Monday or Tuesday, collections shift forward one day. When a holiday falls on Thursday or Friday, the collections for those days shift forward to Friday and Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
If a holiday causes Monday or Tuesday garbage collections to shift, Wednesday yard waste pickup is entirely canceled for that week.
Check the annual DPW sanitation calendar PDF on the Lynbrook Village website to confirm exact collection shifts, as Election Day and Independence Day schedules occasionally vary.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to MarchIf heavy Long Island snow is forecasted, do not put your pails out the night before. Wait until the morning of collection to ensure village plows don't bury or destroy your 44-gallon bins while clearing the roadways.
Spring
April to JuneAs you begin spring landscaping, remember that the DPW encourages using grass clippings and leaves as natural mulch on your own lawn. If you do set them out, they must wait for your Wednesday yard waste collection.
Fall
October to NovemberProtect local waterways by never blowing or sweeping autumn leaves directly into the street or over storm drains. Street sweeping equipment cannot handle large piles of loose yard debris, which can lead to localized flooding.
Local Tips & Community Info
Incorporated Village of Lynbrook Sanitation Guidelines
Sanitation services within the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook are administered directly by the local Department of Public Works (DPW). To ensure clean and efficient neighborhood collections, crews begin operations promptly. Standard collections start at 6:30 AM, though summer hours shift earlier to 6:15 AM during June, July, and August. Residents must place their receptacles at the curb prior to the morning start time, but ordinances strictly prohibit setting items out before 5:00 PM on the evening preceding collection to prevent street clutter and animal interference.
Container Specs and Weight Limits
The Village enforces specific rules regarding garbage containers to protect sanitation workers from injury. Pails used for household refuse must not exceed a 44-gallon capacity, and individual bags or containers should be kept manageable, ideally under 30 to 50 pounds. Carpets and large textile items must be securely cut down to lengths no longer than 3 feet and tightly tied. Loose, torn, or un-bagged refuse that creates a hazard will be bypassed by the collection crew until properly secured.
Yard Waste and Organic Branch Bundling
Managing seasonal plant growth requires following strict local green waste regulations. Yard waste, including grass clippings, leaves, and shrubs, must be put out on designated recycling and organic days. When disposing of tree branches, residents are required to cut and tie them into neat bundles that do not exceed 4 feet in length or 2 feet in diameter. Furthermore, thorny bushes must be fully wrapped and secured to protect workers, and heavy earth materials like dirt, stones, or sod are banned from curbside trucks.
Special Trash and Oversized Items
For household articles that cannot fit inside standard refuse cans—such as large furniture pieces, mattresses, or large home items—Lynbrook provides specialized handling protocols. Residents dealing with unique cleanouts or oversized debris should review current village instructions or coordinate directly with the DPW office. Prohibited hazardous materials, automotive parts, and dangerous chemicals must never be mixed into standard residential trash batches.
Drop-off Facilities
Lynbrook Department of Public Works
548 Merrick Rd, Lynbrook, NY 11563
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time must trash be placed at the curb in Lynbrook?
Refuse must be placed at the curb before 6:30 AM (or 6:15 AM during June, July, and August), but not earlier than 5:00 PM the night before.
What are the rules for disposing of tree branches?
Branches must be tied into secure bundles measuring no more than 4 feet in length and 2 feet in diameter, and thorny bushes must be wrapped.
Are dirt, stones, and sod accepted by curbside sanitation crews?
No, materials like dirt, sand, sod, bricks, stone, and broken concrete are not collected at the curb and must be taken to authorized regional drop-off locations.