The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there will be no trash, composting, or recycling collection on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. Residents who normally receive collection on that day may place their material at the curb Wednesday evening for collection beginning Thursday, November 12.
Collection delays may occur after the holiday, and the agency appreciates residents' patience as it works to collect the backlog of material.
Press Release: New York City Department of Sanitation
Published November 4, 2026. Reproduced in full from the New York City Department of Sanitation.
No Trash, Composting or Recycling Collection on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026
November 4, 2026
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Veterans Day, there will be NO trash, composting nor recycling collection on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
- Residents who normally receive Wednesday trash, composting, or recycling collection may place their material at the curb Wednesday evening for collection beginning Thursday, November 12.
NOTE FOR ALL RESIDENTS: Collection delays may occur after a holiday. 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.
Press Release #26-44