STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Christmas is finally here! Merry Christmas!. Here’s a look at what will be open and closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of the holiday. No garbage collection, no recycling, no organics collection and no street cleaning today. Residents who normally receive Wednesday trash, recycling or curbside compost collection may place their material out at curbside this evening for collection beginning tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 26, according to the city Sanitation Department website.