The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, there will be no trash, composting or recycling collection on Monday, January 16, 2023.
- Residents who normally receive Monday trash, composting, or recycling collection may place their material at the curb between 4 p.m. and midnight Monday evening for collection starting Tuesday, January 17. Residents should anticipate collection delays, as is common during a holiday week. We appreciate patience as we work to collect the backlog of material.
For questions about Sanitation services and holiday schedules contact 311 or visit nyc.gov/sanitation.
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe and clean by collecting, recycling and disposing of waste, cleaning streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. The Department operates 59 district garages and manages a fleet of more than 2,000 rear-loading collection trucks, 450 mechanical brooms and 705 salt spreaders. The Department clears litter, snow and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.