Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Mineola
Trash Day
Household waste is collected twice a week: Mondays and Thursdays for Route A, or Tuesdays and Fridays for Route B.
Recycling
Bottles, cans, and plastics (#1 and #2) are collected village-wide every Wednesday. Tied and bundled cardboard and newspapers are picked up on your second weekly trash day (Thursday for Route A, Friday for Route B).
Yard Waste
Mondays for Route A and Tuesdays for Route B (seasonal leaf pickup runs from November 1 through December 15).
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential refuse and recycling services are provided by the Village Sanitation Division and funded through village property taxes, while municipal water and sewer services are billed separately.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemptions are available for qualifying homeowners through the Village Clerk.
Resident-provided Bin (Trash)
Place regular garbage at the curb on your two designated route days (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri). You are limited to 10 items total, weighing no more than 250 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household waste
- ✓Food packaging
- ✓Plastics #3 through #7
- ✓Pizza and cereal boxes
- ✓Waxy coated paper
Resident-provided or Village-issued Bin (Recycling)
Commingled glass, metal, and #1/#2 plastics are collected village-wide on Wednesdays. Items must be rinsed of food residue and placed loose in the bin, never in plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Plastics stamped with #1 or #2 only
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastics #3 through #7
- ✕Fast food cups and containers
- ✕Plastic cutlery
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Cardboard and newspaper (collected separately)
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste is collected on the first day of your route (Monday for Route A, Tuesday for Route B). Limbs must be bundled and no longer than 4 feet. Counts toward the 10-item limit.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bags of grass
- ✓Bundled tree limbs
- ✓General yard clippings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly
Placement
Place your bulk items at the curb along with your standard household waste. Do not place bulk items out on your first collection day (Monday or Tuesday) or on recycling Wednesday.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Tables
- ✓ Chairs
- ✓ Standard household bulk items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronic waste (e-waste)
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Construction debris exceeding weight limits
Bulk pickup is a free municipal service, provided it adheres to the 10-item and 250-pound maximum total weight limit per collection. Larger cleanouts should be spread over several weeks.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Holiday weeks operate on a shifted 'slide' schedule. If a holiday falls on a Monday, Route A shifts to Tuesday/Thursday and Route B shifts to Wednesday/Friday. Furthermore, newspaper and cardboard collection is fully suspended during holiday weeks.
Yard Waste Exception
During a Monday holiday week, yard waste collection slides to Tuesday for Route A and Wednesday for Route B.
Residents should check the Village's annual Sanitation Information Mailer or the website's News Flash section for exact scheduling updates for specific holidays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Holidays
Year-RoundDuring weeks with a major Monday holiday (like Memorial Day), the Village suspends all newspaper and cardboard collections for the entire week. Your regular garbage, yard waste, and rubbish pickups will slide forward by one day.
Local Tips & Community Info
Village of Mineola DPW Sanitation Operations
Unlike many neighboring Long Island communities that rely entirely on private haulers, residential refuse collection in the Village of Mineola is proudly managed by the local Department of Public Works (DPW). The village is divided into specific routing zones, with most single-family residences receiving twice-a-week garbage pickup. To ensure a smooth morning for the sanitation crews, all household trash must be placed at the curb no later than 7:00 AM on your designated collection days. However, to prevent nocturnal wildlife disturbances, ordinances prohibit placing any refuse on the curb before 5:00 PM the evening prior.
Receptacle Requirements and Weight Limits
The Village maintains strict guidelines regarding the types of containers used for residential waste. All garbage must be placed inside standard metal or heavy-duty plastic cans equipped with tight-fitting lids. The maximum allowable capacity for any single trash can is 32 gallons. Furthermore, fully loaded receptacles cannot exceed a total weight of 50 pounds. DPW crews will not collect loose plastic garbage bags left directly on the pavement, as this practice actively attracts rodents and creates unsightly street litter.
Navigating the S.O.R.T. Recycling Initiative
Mineola participates in a comprehensive dual-stream recycling system designed to minimize landfill contributions. On designated village-wide recycling days, typically Wednesdays, residents must separate their materials. One week is dedicated to mixed paper and corrugated cardboard, which should be neatly tied or placed in paper bags. The alternating week focuses on commingled glass bottles, metal cans, and rigid plastics, which must be rinsed and placed in the village-issued recycling bins. Keeping these streams uncontaminated is crucial for processing efficiency.
Heavy Furniture and Appliance Disposal
When upgrading your living room or replacing kitchen appliances, you must plan ahead for bulk waste disposal. In Mineola, large combustible items such as mattresses, wooden furniture, and couches are generally picked up on your second scheduled garbage day of the week. However, white goods like refrigerators, stoves, and washing machines require special handling due to environmental safety standards. You must contact the DPW directly to schedule a special appliance pickup. Ensure all doors are removed from refrigerators before placing them outside.
E-Waste and the Washington Avenue Yard
New York State law prohibits the disposal of electronic waste in standard curbside trash. Mineola residents cannot leave broken televisions, outdated computers, or discarded mobile phones on the curb for DPW trucks. Instead, the village provides a dedicated e-waste drop-off location at the DPW Yard situated on Washington Avenue. This facility is available for residents to safely dispose of toxic electronics, keeping harmful heavy metals out of the regional groundwater supply.
Drop-off Facilities
Town of North Hempstead E-Waste Drop-off
999 West Shore Rd, Roslyn, NY
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum size allowed for a garbage can in Mineola?
All residential trash must be contained within standard metal or plastic cans that do not exceed 32 gallons in capacity and 50 pounds in total weight.
Can I leave loose garbage bags on the curb?
No. The village strictly prohibits placing loose plastic bags on the ground, as they attract pests. All bags must be secured inside a can with a tight-fitting lid.
How do I get rid of an old television?
Televisions and other electronics cannot be picked up at the curb. Residents must transport e-waste directly to the DPW Yard on Washington Avenue for safe recycling.