Brookhaven Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Dual-stream recycling pickup is listed for Wednesday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Brookhaven recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Wednesday. 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
The Paper Week and Commingled Week assignment has not been verified. Do not assume an A/B route label identifies a material stream; confirm the alternating rules with the sanitation office.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Plastic containers and jugs (rinsed, caps removed)
- Metal and aluminum cans (food and beverage cans, clean foil)
- Paper and cardboard (newspapers, magazines, junk mail, clean boxes broken down)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags in recycling (recyclables must be loose in your bin)
- Glass bottles and jars (glass is not accepted curbside; bring to designated town drop-off centers)
- Pizza boxes and soiled food containers
- Hazardous materials and chemicals (bring to STOP program events)
Can you recycle these items in Brookhaven?
Can you recycle cardboard in Brookhaven?
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 Brookhaven?
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 Brookhaven?
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 Brookhaven?
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 Brookhaven?
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 Brookhaven?
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 Brookhaven?
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 Brookhaven?
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 Brookhaven?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Brookhaven?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Brookhaven?
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 Brookhaven?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
DPW & sanitation contact
Town of Brookhaven Department of Recycling and Sustainable Materials Management · contractor
Phone: 631-451-8696
1 Independence HillFarmingville, NY 11738
These collection rules cover Zone Town of Brookhaven Curbside Collection Districts.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Brookhaven, NY?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out All items must be at the curb either the night before or by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Cans and bags must weigh no more than 50 lbs each.. These rules apply to Zone Town of Brookhaven Curbside Collection Districts.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Brookhaven?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. Pickups on a listed holiday are skipped until the next scheduled cycle. 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 Town of Brookhaven Curbside Collection Districts.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Brookhaven?
Bulk items are collected curbside on your second garbage pickup day each week (Thursday or Friday). Maximum 4 bulk items per week without advance notice. Scrap metal, sofa beds, televisions, and major appliances require a special scheduled pickup by town crew by calling 631-451-TOWN. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 631-451-8696 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Town of Brookhaven Curbside Collection Districts.
What items are accepted for recycling in Brookhaven?
The listed accepted materials are Plastic containers and jugs (rinsed, caps removed), Metal and aluminum cans (food and beverage cans, clean foil), Paper and cardboard (newspapers, magazines, junk mail, clean boxes broken down). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags in recycling (recyclables must be loose in your bin), Glass bottles and jars (glass is not accepted curbside; bring to designated town drop-off centers), Pizza boxes and soiled food containers, Hazardous materials and chemicals (bring to STOP program events). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Town of Brookhaven Curbside Collection Districts.