Clay Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026

The Town of Clay’s 2026 residential refuse hauling is supplied by Superior Waste Removal. Trash and recyclables are collected on your designated district day, and the town’s 2026 resident postcard says your service days remain the same as the year before. If you are unsure which district you live in, the town and hauler both provide contact help.

How to Find Your Clay Trash Pickup Day

Town of Clay uses a district-based weekday schedule instead of one townwide day. Once you know your district, your weekly route is easy to follow.

1. Check your district schedule. Town of Clay assigns pickup by district Monday through Friday.
2. Use the official district list. Monday is Districts 3 and 5, Tuesday is District 7, Wednesday is Districts 1, 4, and 6, Thursday is District 2, and Friday is District 8.
3. Confirm your district if needed. If you are unsure, call Superior Waste at (315) 672-3174.
4. Use town help if needed. You can also contact the Supervisor’s Office at (315) 652-3800 ext. 162.
5. Set everything out before 6:00 a.m. Clay says collection runs between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on your designated pickup day.

Clay Trash Pickup Schedule: 2026 Overview

Clay’s regular curbside program is built around weekly trash and weekly recyclables on your assigned district day. Some items such as wood bundles are allowed in limited amounts, while many other materials must go to a drop-off site or be handled separately.

Clay’s official pages also make clear that many large or special materials are not part of ordinary curbside refuse collection, including furniture, carpet, construction materials, appliances, tires, and auto parts.

Trash Containers, Blue Bins, Wood Bundles, and Extras

Clay’s curbside rules are mostly about using the right container and keeping weight manageable for collection crews.

If you need a blue bin, the town says you can pick one up at the Highway Department during regular business hours. The current public notice says the limit is one blue bin per household and proof of Clay residency is required.

Clay Set-Out Rules

Clay’s official refuse page and 2026 flyer give straightforward curbside rules that residents should follow every week.

• Collection runs from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on your designated pickup day.
• All refuse must be placed in the designated area prior to 6:00 a.m.
• Place containers outside the road pavement and outside gutters.
• Trash must be in covered rigid plastic or metal containers.
• If you use plastic bags, they must still be inside covered rigid containers.
• Full containers must not weigh more than 50 pounds.

Extra and Non-Standard Item Pickup

Town of Clay’s regular weekly collection is limited. If you need additional material picked up that is not covered by normal household rules, the 2026 Superior Waste postcard says residents should call the hauler directly for pricing, though you may also contact any hauler for extra pickups.

Regular curbside does not collect these common items:

• Brush
• Leaves and grass clippings
• Construction materials
• Furniture
• Sinks and tubs
• White goods and other appliances
• Carpet
• Tires
• Batteries
• Automobile parts

1. Call Superior Waste first. Use (315) 672-3174 if you need pickup not covered by regular rules.
2. Ask about door-side pickup if needed. The town page says garage or designated-location pickup is available for an extra cost billed separately.
3. Ask about tote rental if you want cart service. The 2026 flyer says a trash and recycling toter rental is available for $150 for the 5-year term, or one tote for $75 for the 5-year term.
4. Use the right disposal option for special materials. Electronics, metal, leaves, and yard waste have separate programs.
5. Remove rejected items promptly. Clay says items left by mistake must be removed from the curbside before 6:00 p.m. on collection day.

One special exception in the 2026 flyer is that dry paint cans can be collected if the lids are off, the paint is fully dried with sand or cat litter, and the cans are placed next to the trash.

Clay 2026 Holiday Trash Schedule

Superior Waste’s official 2026 resident postcard gives a clear holiday rule: certain holidays cause a one-day delay for the remainder of the week, and holidays falling on Saturday or Sunday do not cause a delay.

The 2026 postcard also reminds residents that the hauler recognizes these six major holidays only: New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

What to Do If Clay Missed Your Pickup

If your trash or recyclables were placed correctly and still not collected, the 2026 town flyer says most questions or complaints can be handled directly with Superior Waste first.

1. Check your district and holiday week. A one-day holiday delay may explain the issue.
2. Make sure everything was out before 6:00 a.m.
3. Confirm the container followed the rules. Covered container, under 50 pounds, blue bin for recyclables, no bagged recycling.
4. Call Superior Waste first. Contact (315) 672-3174 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
5. Escalate to the town if needed. If the issue is not resolved, contact the Supervisor’s Office at (315) 652-3800 ext. 162 or supervisor@townofclayny.gov.

Clay Drop-Off, Recycling, and Yard Waste Options

Town of Clay provides a few useful non-curbside disposal options for residents.

Clay’s Highway Garage drop-off accepts heavy appliances and certain electronic waste, but it does not accept items containing freon, furniture, tires, plastic, or glass. The town page also says yard waste such as leaves, grass clippings, shrubs, trees including stumps, and concrete can be dropped off at the yard waste recycling center, but no plastic bags or plastic packaging are allowed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Clay Trash Pickup

Official Clay Trash Collection Resources

Reminder: Clay’s curbside system is easiest when you know your district, use covered containers under the weight limit, keep recyclables loose in blue bins, and use the town’s separate drop-off options for materials that are not part of ordinary weekly collection.