No Trash, Recycling Collection, Street Cleaning on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 18

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that, in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.

Residents who normally receive Monday trash collection may place their material at the curb between 4 p.m. and midnight Monday evening. However, residents should anticipate some collection delays, as is common after holidays. The department said it appreciates the patience of residents as sanitation workers work to collect the backlog of material.

Residents who normally receive Monday recycling collection should place their material curbside between 4 p.m. and midnight on Sunday, Jan. 24 for pick up on Monday, Jan. 25.

Additionally, all Sanitation department administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of the holiday.

As the department works to best deploy its resources during the COVID-19 pandemic and winter weather season, department officials said post-holiday collection guidance may change from past experiences. They encourage residents to also keep an eye on the department’s website or social media accounts for specific direction.

For questions about Sanitation services and holiday schedules contact 311 or visit nyc.gov/sanitation.

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