Rochester, NY trash pickup schedule
Rochester trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | The city collects City of Rochester Department of Environmental Services (DES) collects residential refuse, recycling and bulk; the Commercial Refuse Business Office handles paid On-Demand pickups. Center City residents have no residential trash or recycling pickup (city lookup app note).1 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling every other week, same day as refuse, yard waste weekly with refuse (bagged leaves; tied brush bundles)1 |
| Set out | between sidewalk and curb, not before the evening before and by 6:30 a.m.; remove within 24 hours after collection1 |
| Your pickup day | Address lookup: rochesterny.maps.arcgis.com16 · Look up your day here |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. No Thursday collection; Thu-Fri delayed one day.1 |
Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Rochester holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | No refuse or recycling collection on listed holidays; collection is delayed one day for the rest of that week.1 |
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| Official notice | storymaps.arcgis.com1 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection; Thu-Fri delayed one day.1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection; rest of week delayed one day.1 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection; rest of week delayed one day.1 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Delayed one day | No Friday collection; Friday routes delayed one day (per the city's delay-one-day rule; the city does not name the make-up day).1 |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Changes; see details | Listed for Saturday, July 4, 2026 (not a weekday; the city does not list the Friday July 3 observed date).1 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection; rest of week delayed one day.1 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | No Thursday collection; Thu-Fri delayed one day.1 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | No Friday collection; Friday routes delayed one day (per the city's delay-one-day rule; the city does not name the make-up day).1 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Rochester
| How it works | Set collection days1 |
|---|---|
| How to request | no booking: put bulk items out on your regular refuse day (by 6:30 a.m.); paid On-Demand pickup for large amounts via Commercial Refuse Business Office (585) 428-6928 / [email protected]1 |
| Limits | remove appliance doors; wood/brush bundles max 4 ft x 18 in, 60 lb; no published item limit1 |
| Fees | regular bulk free with refuse; On-Demand service: minimum $80 for 3+ cubic yards; roll-offs for over 10 cubic yards1 |
| Not accepted |
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Recycling in Rochester
| Pickup | every other week, same day as refuse1 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream1 |
| Glass | accepted in cart1 |
| Plastics | plastic bottles, containers, jugs and tubs (no resin numbers published)1 |
Accepted
Programs
- shredded paper in paper bags only1
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes1 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | weekly with refuse (bagged leaves; tied brush bundles)1 |
| Rules | brush/wood tied in bundles max 4 ft long, 18 in diameter, 60 lb; leaves bagged at curb on refuse day; leaves/trees not in recycling1 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Leaf collection | Fall loose-leaf collection Nov 3-21, 2025 (2025 season; 2026 dates not found): rake loose leaves between sidewalk and curb before the Monday of your scheduled week; not into the street. Map: cityofrochester.gov/leaf1 |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Monroe County ecopark (incl. HHW by appointment)
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | Monroe County (with WM) |
| Address | 10 Avion Drive, Rochester, NY 14624 · Map4 |
| Hours | Wed 1-6:30 p.m., Sat 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; closed holidays (closed Wed Nov 11 and Sat Nov 28, 2026 for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving)4 |
| Fees | most items free; tires on rims $12-$40, tires off rims $7-$20 (limit 4 tires per person), appliances with refrigerant $20; credit/debit card only (Mastercard & Visa)4 |
| Who can use it | Monroe County residents only; HHW requires appointment4 |
City GiveBack Program site (free compost, stone, wood chips)
| Type | Compost / yard waste site |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | Ferrano and Colfax Streets1 |
| Hours | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, April through December1 |
| Fees | free1 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | rochester.portal.us.empro.verintcloudservices.com1 |
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| Phone | (585) 428-5990 from outside the city1 |
| 311 | 311 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day)1 |
| Official website | cityofrochester.gov1 |
| Tty | TTY (585) 428-76001 |
Nearby cities
- Buffalo, NY66 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
- Syracuse, NY75 miles · The city collects
All New York cities: New York trash pickup schedules.
Rochester trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Rochester?
Trash is collected weekly. Rochester does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (rochesterny.maps.arcgis.com).
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Rochester?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No Thursday collection; Thu-Fri delayed one day.
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Rochester?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: No Friday collection; Friday routes delayed one day (per the city's delay-one-day rule; the city does not name the make-up day).
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Rochester?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: No collection; Thu-Fri delayed one day.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Rochester?
Set collection days. no booking: put bulk items out on your regular refuse day (by 6:30 a.m.); paid On-Demand pickup for large amounts via Commercial Refuse Business Office (585) 428-6928 / [email protected] Fees: regular bulk free with refuse; On-Demand service: minimum $80 for 3+ cubic yards; roll-offs for over 10 cubic yards.
Does Rochester recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Rochester?
Use the city’s online form (rochester.portal.us.empro.verintcloudservices.com) or call (585) 428-5990 from outside the city.
Sources
- 1 2025-26 At Your Service Guide (City of Rochester StoryMap)City · storymaps.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 2026 Recycling Calendar (Blue) PDFCity · maps.cityofrochester.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 City Services MapServer: Trash Pickup / Recycling Pickup layersCity · maps.cityofrochester.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Monroe County ecoparkCounty · monroecounty.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 2026 Recycling Calendar (Green) PDFCity · maps.cityofrochester.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Recycling and Refuse Collection lookup apps (City of Rochester ArcGIS: InformationLookup + Experience)City · experience.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
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