Sanitation Department won’t pick up trash, compost or recycling anywhere in NYC on Wednesday for Veterans Day

The New York City Department of Sanitation will not collect trash, compost or recycling on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day, meaning no pickups across Bushwick and the rest of the city that day.

Residents who normally receive Wednesday collection may place their trash, composting or recycling material at the curb Wednesday evening for collection beginning Thursday, November 12.

The department also said collection delays may occur after the holiday as crews work through the backlog of material…

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