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Large Items

Something is considered a large item (or bulk item) if it is too large to fit inside a bin or bag. NYC residents can get free curbside removal of large items – no appointment necessary.

Set your large items out at the curb next to your trash. You can set out up to six items (bags, bundles) per collection day. Pick-up appointments are no longer offered and cannot be scheduled.

You can set out:

  • Metal and rigid plastic items before your recycling collection
  • Non-recyclable items before your trash collection

Find your collection schedule.

NOTE: If you receive Curbside Composting collection, large items should be set out on your trash-only day, NOT your recycling day.

Special Disposal Rules

You are required to follow special disposal rules to get rid of some large items. If you do not follow the disposal rules, we may not collected the items, and you may be fined.