Trash Pickup Schedule — Upper East Side, New York
The Upper East Side stretches from 59th to 96th Street along Central Park. DSNY collection varies by block — most buildings have daily trash pickup due to high density. Recycling is collected weekly. Residents must place bags curbside in designated containers after 4 PM the evening before collection. Find your exact trash and recycling collection day below.
📋 Quick Facts
- ZIP Codes: 10021, 10028, 10065, 10075, 10128
- Service Provider: DSNY (Department of Sanitation NYC)
- 🗑️ Trash: varies collection
- ♻️ Recycling: weekly collection
- 🌿 Compost: weekly collection
- Data: Community-reported — help verify
📞 Contact Info
- Phone: 311
- Report Missed Pickup: Call within 24 hours
- Official Lookup: www.nyc.gov
Find Your Exact Collection Day in Upper East Side
What Goes in Each Bin
🗑️ Black Bin (Trash)
- ✅ Non-recyclable, non-compostable items
- ✅ Bag or wrap loose material
- ❌ No liquids
- ❌ No hazardous waste
- ❌ No electronics or batteries
🌿 Green Bin (Organics)
- ✅ Food scraps & coffee grounds
- ✅ Yard waste & clippings
- ✅ Food-soiled paper
- ❌ NO plastic bags (even compostable)
- 💡 Layer food scraps with yard waste
♻️ Blue Bin (Recycling)
- ✅ Aluminum cans & glass bottles
- ✅ Plastic containers
- ✅ Cardboard & paper
- ❌ No bags or food residue
- 💡 Empty, clean, dry, loose
2026 Holiday Schedule for Upper East Side
No collection on these holidays. Starting on the holiday, pickup shifts forward one day for the rest of that week. Friday pickups move to Saturday during holiday weeks.
New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026
Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026
Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026
Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
Live in Upper East Side? Report Your Pickup Day!
Help your neighbors know their schedule. Every report makes the data more accurate.
Share with Your Household
Make sure your roommates and neighbors never miss trash day either.