Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Oyster Bay
Trash Day
Trash is collected twice per week (typically on a Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday schedule depending on your neighborhood).
Recycling
Recycling (S.O.R.T.) is collected once per week on your designated recycling day.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on your regular recycling day from April through December.
Set Out Time
No earlier than 5:00 PM the evening before collection and at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Sanitation and recycling services are funded through town and special district property taxes, so homeowners do not receive a separate monthly trash bill.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
Property tax exemption programs are available for eligible seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Any standard container (Max 32 gallons) Bin (Trash)
The town does not service pails larger than 32 gallons or containers with permanently attached lids designed for automated trucks. An unlimited number of compliant cans or heavy-duty plastic bags may be used, provided no single container exceeds 50 lbs.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food and market waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Heavily soiled paper
- ✓Standard household refuse
Yellow S.O.R.T. Pail Bin (Recycling)
Place plastics and metals loose in the yellow pail. Cardboard and paper must be bundled or placed in paper bags next to the recycling container. Do not place recyclables inside plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 through #7 (bottles, jugs, food containers)
- ✓Metal cans (aluminum, tin, steel)
- ✓Clean cardboard (broken down and bundled next to the pail)
- ✓Newspapers and magazines (tied or in paper bags next to the pail)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars (must go to drop-off Igloos)
- ✕Plastic bags and dry cleaning bags
- ✕Pizza boxes
- ✕Styrofoam of any kind
- ✕Waxed or coated paper
Yard Waste Bin
Collected on recycling days from April through December. Must be placed in plastic bags (max 50 lbs) or tied in bundles no larger than 4 feet long and 50 lbs.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Fallen leaves
- ✓Hedge and shrub clippings
- ✓Tree trimmings and small roots
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Up to 3 items per collection day
Placement
Place items at the curb between 5:00 p.m. the night before and 8:00 p.m. on the day of collection. Garage doors over 8 feet and large stockade fences must be cut in half.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, dressers, tables)
- ✓ Televisions
- ✓ Major appliances (doors must be removed from refrigerators)
- ✓ Mattresses
Not Accepted
- ✕ Contractor or commercial construction debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste and wet paint
- ✕ Propane tanks
- ✕ Medical waste
Bulk collection of up to three items per regular collection day is included in your standard municipal sanitation service at no extra charge.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a holiday falls on a Monday, Monday collections move to Tuesday, and Tuesday moves to Wednesday. If a holiday is on a Thursday, Thursday moves to Friday, and Friday moves to Saturday. If a holiday falls on a Friday, all collections move to Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Recycling and yard waste follow the same holiday sliding schedule as regular garbage.
Regular collections ARE made on Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Columbus Day, Election Day, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring-Fall
April - DecemberDedicated yard waste collection begins April 1 and runs through December 31. Ensure all landscaping debris is separated from household trash and placed out on your designated recycling day.
Winter
JanuaryChristmas trees can be placed at the curb as yard waste. Ensure all ornaments, lights, stands, and plastic disposal bags are completely removed before setting the tree out.
Winter
December - MarchDuring significant snowstorms, sanitation and recycling collections may be delayed or suspended so crews can focus on plowing. Keep containers clear of snowbanks and avoid placing them in the roadway.
Local Tips & Community Info
Sanitation Operations and the S.O.R.T. Initiative
In the Town of Oyster Bay, residential waste collection is an efficiently structured service anchored by the widely recognized S.O.R.T. (Separate Oyster Bay's Recyclables Today) program. For standard household refuse, the sanitation department generally provides collection twice per week, ensuring suburban neighborhoods stay pristine. Homeowners are required to have all trash and recycling receptacles stationed at the curb by 6:00 AM on their scheduled days. Because the routing of collection vehicles can shift without notice due to weather or traffic, putting your materials out the night before is the best way to guarantee you will not miss the truck.
Garbage Can Specifications and Limits
To maintain worker safety and neighborhood aesthetics, Oyster Bay enforces strict dimensional limits on garbage containers. You must use standard metal or heavy-duty plastic cans that hold no more than 32 gallons. Crucially, the total weight of a fully loaded can or a single, securely tied plastic bag cannot exceed 50 pounds. Sanitation crews manually lift these items, so they are authorized to bypass any excessively heavy or oversized bins. Property owners will receive a violation notice if they repeatedly attempt to discard overweight containers or use drums that violate the municipal town code.
Single-Stream Yellow Bin Recycling
Participating in the S.O.R.T. program is mandatory, but the town makes it highly convenient by utilizing a single-stream methodology. This means residents do not need to separate their paper from their plastics. All approved recyclables—including flattened cardboard, mixed paper, glass jars, aluminum cans, and plastics numbered 1 and 2—can be commingled directly into your town-issued yellow recycling pail. It is imperative that all food containers are rinsed clean before disposal. Remember to leave recyclables loose in the yellow pail; placing them inside plastic grocery bags is a major processing hazard and will lead to your bin being rejected.
Old Bethpage Disposal Complex for Hazardous and E-Waste
While normal curbside service handles most household debris, certain toxic or electronic items are strictly banned from standard collection. Televisions, computer monitors, and household hazardous waste like oil-based paints and pesticides must never be tossed in your 32-gallon can. Instead, residents can utilize the Town of Oyster Bay Solid Waste Disposal Complex located in Old Bethpage. E-waste drop-offs are typically accepted during standard weekday operating hours, while special STOP (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) collection events are scheduled throughout the year for chemical disposal. A valid driver's license proving town residency is required at the gate.
Managing Seasonal Yard Waste
Keeping your lawn manicured means you will eventually need to dispose of grass clippings and fallen leaves. Oyster Bay collects yard debris on the same day as your recycling, but it must be prepared distinctly. Organic yard waste must be placed in unsealed paper lawn bags or ordinary garbage cans that have been left open and clearly marked for yard waste. The town absolutely forbids the use of plastic bags for leaves or twigs. For larger branches, homeowners must cut them down to four feet in length and bundle them securely so they weigh less than 50 pounds.
Drop-off Facilities
Town of Oyster Bay Solid Waste Disposal Complex
101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time must my garbage be at the curb in Oyster Bay?
All refuse, recyclables, and yard waste must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on your designated collection morning to ensure pickup.
Do I have to separate glass and cardboard for recycling?
No. The Town of Oyster Bay uses a single-stream S.O.R.T. system, allowing you to place all clean recyclables together in your official yellow bin.
Can I put my old television out on garbage day?
No. E-waste is not collected at the curb. You must transport old televisions and electronics to the Solid Waste Disposal Complex in Old Bethpage.