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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in New York
Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.
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New York City's DSNY collects bulky items for free. Set out up to six items the night before collection, bag mattresses, separate metal for recycling, and schedule CFC appliance appointments. Use e-waste and hazardous waste programs for restricted materials.
Service type
Set out up to six bulk items between 6:00 p.m. and midnight the evening before your scheduled collection day. Place metal and rigid plastic items with recycling and other bulk with trash on the trash-only day. Schedule a free DSNY appointment before setting out CFC appliances; the item is tagged for pickup on the next recycling day after refrigerant removal.
Limits
Fees: There is no fee for curbside bulk collection or for DSNY CFC removal appointments.
Illegal dumping
Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
What to put at the curb
- Accepted items
- Large furniture such as sofas, tables, desks, dressers, and bookcases, Wood furniture set out with trash on the trash-only day, Metal and rigid plastic items such as bed frames and file cabinets set out with recycling, Mattresses and box springs sealed in plastic bags, Rugs and carpets rolled and securely tied for trash day, Non-refrigerant appliances such as stoves, ovens, and washers set out with recycling, Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and water coolers after DSNY removes CFCs
- Not accepted
- Electronics including televisions, computers, and printers covered by New York State e-waste law, Household hazardous waste such as paints, solvents, and pesticides, Construction and demolition debris including concrete, bricks, drywall, and large lumber loads, Gas cylinders, propane tanks, and fire extinguishers, Oversized or commercial appliances that cannot fit in a collection truck, Appliances using refrigerants not serviced by DSNY such as R600a or R32 units
- Holiday shifts
- Collection is suspended on DSNY-recognized holidays. When service is suspended, set items out after 6:00 p.m. the evening before the next scheduled collection day and check the DSNY holiday schedule for alerts.
Official service info
Source: NYC Department of Sanitation - Large Items (Bulk)
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Pickup request template
Appointment request email
Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in New York, New York. Your service is listed as "mixed" with this schedule: Set out up to six bulk items between 6:00 p.m. and midnight the evening before your scheduled collection day. Place metal and rigid plastic items with recycling and other bulk with trash on the trash-only day. Schedule a free DSNY appointment before setting out CFC appliances; the item is tagged for pickup on the next recycling day after refrigerant removal.. Accepted items: Large furniture such as sofas, tables, desks, dressers, and bookcases, Wood furniture set out with trash on the trash-only day, Metal and rigid plastic items such as bed frames and file cabinets set out with recycling, Mattresses and box springs sealed in plastic bags, Rugs and carpets rolled and securely tied for trash day, Non-refrigerant appliances such as stoves, ovens, and washers set out with recycling, Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and water coolers after DSNY removes CFCs. Not accepted: Electronics including televisions, computers, and printers covered by New York State e-waste law, Household hazardous waste such as paints, solvents, and pesticides, Construction and demolition debris including concrete, bricks, drywall, and large lumber loads, Gas cylinders, propane tanks, and fire extinguishers, Oversized or commercial appliances that cannot fit in a collection truck, Appliances using refrigerants not serviced by DSNY such as R600a or R32 units. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/new-york/new-york
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.