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Curbside recyclingReviewed ruleApplies when: What is it mostly made of?: Metal or rigid plastic
Mostly metal or rigid-plastic furniture goes out with recycling.
For households · NYC DSNY household collection
Quantity limit: Up to six bulk items per collection day.
Reviewed September 22, 2026 · Review overdue
NYC Department of Sanitation: Furniture, Mattresses, and Rugs · NYC Department of Sanitation: Large ItemsTrashReviewed ruleApplies when: What is it mostly made of?: Wood or wood composite or Glass or mirror
Wood, composite-wood, and glass furniture go out on trash-only day.
For households · NYC DSNY household collection
Exceptions to check
- For glass furniture, tape large glass and double-bag any broken glass. NYC Department of Sanitation: Furniture, Mattresses, and Rugs
Quantity limit: Up to six bulk items per collection day.
Reviewed September 22, 2026 · Review overdue
NYC Department of Sanitation: Furniture, Mattresses, and Rugs · NYC Department of Sanitation: Large ItemsVerify with the agencyReviewed ruleApplies when: What is it mostly made of?: Not sure
Identify the main furniture material or call 311 before choosing trash or recycling.
For households · NYC DSNY household collection
Reviewed September 22, 2026 · Review overdue
NYC Department of Sanitation: Furniture, Mattresses, and Rugs · City of New York: Contact NYC Government