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Thanksgiving trash & recycling in New York City, NY

Holiday pickup

Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026) is a DSNY holiday. DSNY does not collect on most holidays and posts the exact Thanksgiving set-out instructions on its Holiday Schedule page, social media and 311 closer to the date. Expect delays after the holiday while crews clear the backlog. You can't report a missed collection for a day suspended by a holiday.

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Pickup changes
Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026) is a DSNY holiday. DSNY does not collect on most holidays and posts the exact Thanksgiving set-out instructions on its Holiday Schedule page, social media and 311 closer to the date. Expect delays after the holiday while crews clear the backlog. You can't report a missed collection for a day suspended by a holiday.
Turkey fryer oil & grease
Do not pour cooking oil or grease down sinks, toilets or drains. Let it cool, pour it into a container such as a juice carton or take-out container, label it "Cooking Oil, Not for Recycling", seal it and put it out with your trash. You can also freeze cooled grease in a plastic bag first, and wipe greasy pans with a paper towel before washing.
Extra trash
Buildings with 1 to 9 units must put trash out in official NYC Bins. Larger buildings can use bins of 55 gallons or less with secure lids (out after 6 PM) or bags directly on the curb after 8 PM. Everything must be out by midnight. Greasy food scraps and food-soiled paper like paper plates can go in your curbside composting bin.
Boxes & wrapping
Flatten cardboard and bundle it with twine next to your recycling bins or bags. Don't use cardboard boxes as bins. Recycling bags must be clear.
Tip
Compost leftover food scraps in your labeled curbside composting bin instead of overfilling the trash.

Official sources (checked 2026-11-01): www.nyc.gov · portal.311.nyc.gov · www.nyc.gov · www.nyc.gov · www.nyc.gov · www.nyc.gov

FAQ

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in NYC?

Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026) is a DSNY holiday. DSNY does not collect on most holidays and posts the exact Thanksgiving set-out instructions on its Holiday Schedule page, social media and 311 closer to the date. Expect delays after the holiday while crews clear the backlog. You can't report a missed collection for a day suspended by a holiday.

How do I get rid of turkey fryer oil in NYC?

Do not pour cooking oil or grease down sinks, toilets or drains. Let it cool, pour it into a container such as a juice carton or take-out container, label it "Cooking Oil, Not for Recycling", seal it and put it out with your trash. You can also freeze cooled grease in a plastic bag first, and wipe greasy pans with a paper towel before washing.

What do I do with extra trash after Thanksgiving in NYC?

Buildings with 1 to 9 units must put trash out in official NYC Bins. Larger buildings can use bins of 55 gallons or less with secure lids (out after 6 PM) or bags directly on the curb after 8 PM. Everything must be out by midnight. Greasy food scraps and food-soiled paper like paper plates can go in your curbside composting bin.

Can I recycle boxes and wrapping paper in NYC?

Flatten cardboard and bundle it with twine next to your recycling bins or bags. Don't use cardboard boxes as bins. Recycling bags must be clear.

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