Bronx Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Dual-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Bronx recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Dual-stream schedule: Paper Week vs. Commingled Week
- Paper Week
- Mixed Paper and Cardboard (Green bin or clear bag)
- Commingled Week
- Metal, Glass, Plastic, and Cartons (Blue bin or clear bag)
Recycling is collected on designated recycling days. Separate paper and cardboard from metal, glass, plastic, and cartons into dedicated labeled bins.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Metal, glass, plastic bottles, jugs, containers, and food and beverage cartons (Blue decal/bin)
- Mixed paper: Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, mail, and office paper (Green decal/bin)
- Cardboard boxes (flattened and tied securely with twine)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic wrap, or film (unless clear bags used for containerless set-out)
- Foam or styrofoam cups, food containers, and packing peanuts
- Batteries, electronics, cords, and hazardous chemicals
- Food scraps and yard waste (place in brown curbside composting bins)
Can you recycle these items in Bronx?
Can you recycle cardboard in Bronx?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Bronx?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Bronx?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Bronx?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Bronx?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Bronx?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Bronx?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Bronx?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Bronx?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Bronx?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Bronx?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Bronx?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
DPW & sanitation contact
New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) · municipal dpw
Phone: (212) 639-9675
125 Worth StNew York, NY 10013
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Sat by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Bronx, NY?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out after 6:00 p.m. in bins (or 8:00 p.m. in bags). These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Sat by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Bronx?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Sat by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Bronx?
Free curbside removal of up to 6 large items per collection day on trash-only days; no appointment needed The listed limit is 6 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at (212) 639-9675 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Sat by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Bronx?
The listed accepted materials are Metal, glass, plastic bottles, jugs, containers, and food and beverage cartons (Blue decal/bin), Mixed paper: Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, mail, and office paper (Green decal/bin), Cardboard boxes (flattened and tied securely with twine). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic wrap, or film (unless clear bags used for containerless set-out), Foam or styrofoam cups, food containers, and packing peanuts, Batteries, electronics, cords, and hazardous chemicals, Food scraps and yard waste (place in brown curbside composting bins). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Sat by Street Address).