No Trash, Composting or Recycling Collection Across NYC on Election Day

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that all residential and commercial trash, composting, and recycling collection would be suspended on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in observance of Election Day. The suspension affected the entirety of New York City's collection routes across all five boroughs. Residents who would normally have Tuesday collection were advised to place their material at the curb on Tuesday evening, with pickup resuming Wednesday, November 4. The department noted that post-holiday collection delays are common and asked residents for patience as crews work through the backlog. The pause is a longstanding tradition: Election Day has historically been treated as a city holiday for sanitation services. Alternate-side parking regulations were also suspended on Election Day, giving drivers additional flexibility near polling locations. The announcement was posted to the DSNY newsroom on nyc.gov and widely shared through local news outlets as a practical reminder for residents.