The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will not collect trash, recycling or curbside compost on Monday, Oct. 12. The Department of Transportation is suspending alternate-side parking (ASP) enforcement that day, but parking meter rules are not listed as suspended.
New York City will suspend all trash, recycling and curbside compost collection on Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Italian Heritage Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day (Columbus Day). Because it is the last day of a three-day weekend, collection schedules will slip by one day, so households with Monday pickup should prepare ahead of time.
No Pickup Monday, Service Resumes Tuesday
According to DSNY, collection trucks will not run on Oct. 12. Households with Monday pickup should put their waste out at the curb that evening, and collection will begin Tuesday, Oct. 13.
DSNY advised, however, that collection may run later than usual because of the backlog after the holiday. Since an entire day's worth of waste is being pushed back, residents do not need to bring their bags back inside even if they are not picked up first thing Tuesday morning.
Alternate-Side Parking Suspended, but Meters Still in Effect
The Department of Transportation (DOT) calendar lists the same day as an ASP suspension day. This means the rule requiring drivers to move their cars to the other side of the street at set times for street cleaning is waived for the day.
However, unlike Thanksgiving (Nov. 26), the day is not marked as a parking meter holiday. On metered streets, drivers must pay as usual, and those who do not will receive a ticket.
Other parking rules, such as those for fire hydrants, bus stops, crosswalks and fire-truck-only zones, also remain in effect. Drivers should keep in mind that a pause in enforcement does not mean they can park anywhere.
Public Schools Closed; Remaining Suspension Days Fall in November
New York City public schools will be closed that day. The remaining ASP suspension days this fall are Nov. 1 (All Saints' Day), Nov. 3 (Election Day), Nov. 8 (Diwali), Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) and Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving). To be safe, check separately which of these days also exempt parking meters.
Rain in the Forecast: Use Lidded Bins Instead of Bags
Rain is also forecast from Sunday night through Monday afternoon, which adds another variable. Bags left at the curb could get soaked and tear, or be washed into storm drains and clog them. If possible, use a trash can with a lid, and it is better to put waste out Monday evening after the rain stops.
Schedules may change further depending on weather or emergency conditions. Updates can be found by calling 311 or through Notify NYC, the city's emergency alert service.