Default rule and exceptions
NYC Sanitation (DSNY) collects large/bulk items free at the curb on your regular trash day, up to 6 items per collection day, with no appointment needed or offered.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | DSNY collects up to 6 large/bulk items per collection day at the curb, free, on the resident's regular trash day. |
| Property owner | Resident must separate special items (refrigerant appliances, construction debris, electronics, mattresses, rugs, tires) which follow their own disposal rules, not the general bulk stream. |
| Exceptions | Appliances with refrigerant; Construction debris; Electronics; Mattresses; Rugs; Tires |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Oct 26, 2026.
NYC residents can get free curbside removal of large items. You can set out up to 6 items at the curb per collection day. Pick-up appointments are no longer offered and cannot be scheduled.
You can get free curbside removal of bulk items from residential buildings. You can set out up to 6 items at the curb per collection day. Pick-up appointments are no longer offered and cannot be scheduled.
NYC residents can get free curbside removal of large items.
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in New York, NY?
The city / utility. DSNY collects up to 6 large/bulk items per collection day at the curb, free, on the resident's regular trash day.
Are there exceptions in New York, NY?
Appliances with refrigerant; Construction debris; Electronics; Mattresses; Rugs; Tires
What is this based on for New York, NY?
This verdict is sourced to Large Items and 3 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Large Itemsofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-26
- Bulk Item Disposalofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-26
- Trash - DSNYofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-26
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