Rochester Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Containers should be at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on collection day or placed after 6:00 p.m. the evening prior.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Containers should be at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on collection day or placed after 6:00 p.m. the evening prior. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulk items (e.g., household furniture, bedding and mattresses, large appliances, etc.) and bundled tree and hedge trimmings may be placed at the curb for collection on your normal refuse day. | Up to 3 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Bundled tree and hedge trimmings may be placed at the curb for collection on your normal refuse day. Bundles must be tied securely and not exceed 4 feet in length. |
Trash container requirements
- All household refuse must be placed inside the city-issued wheeled cart
- Carts must be placed at the curb with handles facing toward your home
- Keep carts at least 3 feet away from parked vehicles and obstructions
Rochester recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard boxes (flattened) and paper food cartons
- Newspapers, magazines, office paper, and mail
- Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs
- Metal food and beverage cans
- Glass bottles and jars of all colors
Prohibited items
- Plastic shopping bags and wrap
- Tanglers like hoses, cords, and wires
- Food scraps and yard debris
- Electronics and batteries
Rochester bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulk items (e.g., household furniture, bedding and mattresses, large appliances, etc.) and bundled tree and hedge trimmings may be placed at the curb for collection on your normal refuse day. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 3 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | (585) 428-5990 |
Rochester holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Rochester, NY
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Rochester Department of Environmental Services (DES) · municipal dpw
Phone: (585) 428-5990
30 Church StreetRochester, NY 14614
These collection rules cover Zone Quadrant Curbside Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Rochester, NY?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Containers should be at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on collection day or placed after 6:00 p.m. the evening prior.. These rules apply to Zone Quadrant Curbside Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Rochester?
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, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Quadrant Curbside Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Rochester?
Bulk items (e.g., household furniture, bedding and mattresses, large appliances, etc.) and bundled tree and hedge trimmings may be placed at the curb for collection on your normal refuse day. The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at (585) 428-5990 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Quadrant Curbside Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Rochester?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard boxes (flattened) and paper food cartons, Newspapers, magazines, office paper, and mail, Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs, Metal food and beverage cans, Glass bottles and jars of all colors. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic shopping bags and wrap, Tanglers like hoses, cords, and wires, Food scraps and yard debris, Electronics and batteries. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Quadrant Curbside Routes.