The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced today that in observance of Independence Day, there will be no garbage or recycling collection, or street cleaning on Friday, July 4th, 2008.  In addition, all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of the holiday.

Residents who normally receive Friday garbage collection should place their trash out at curbside Friday after 4 P.M. for pickup.  Those receiving Friday recycling collection will not have their recycling picked up until the following Friday, July 11th.

For questions about Sanitation services and holiday schedules, contact 311 or visit the DSNY website at www.nyc.gov/sanitation.