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For residents and commercial businesses of the Town of Mamaroneck unincorporated area and the Village of Larchmont the site will provide useful information regarding recycling and garbage disposal. Using this site is easy. Users can click onto the Collection Calendar to find out their recycling and garbage collection schedule by simply inputting their address. The Waste Wizard Recyclopedia provides guidance on to dispose or recycle over 250 individual items. Please take the time to browse the site and learn how easy it is to use. We also welcome your comments. Click on the headings above to find the information you need regarding garbage and recycling collection. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW OUR LIST OF SERVICES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING GARBAGE, TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTIONS.
LATEST SANITATION NewS
Incinerator Project Update - July 2,2025
In the Fall of 2024, the Commission Superintendent was notified that the incinerator building brick façade appeared to be separating. The Commission Superintendent immediately went to the site with the assistance of the Town Building Inspector and Town Engineer.
Based on the conditions observed, Calgi Construction was called to discuss immediate evaluation of the facility. Shortly after that initial review, Calgi Construction secured the assistance of an asbestos firm and structural engineer to evaluate the immediate condition of the building. Calgi Construction, the structural engineer and the asbestos firm all did an initial evaluation at no cost to the Commission, Town or Village.
Based on further discussion, the Commission Superintendent was advised that the deteriorated portion of the structure needed to be demolished as soon as possible. Discussions included both the consideration of demolition of the entire incinerator building or a partial demolition of the top half, with the bottom half to be done within one to three years thereafter. Based on these discussions, the Commission Superintendent’s recommendation to the Commissioners (Mayor of the Village of Larchmont and Town Supervisor) at that time was to demolish the incinerator in two parts. The main reasons for this recommendation were the cost of total demolition within a short time span and the desire to preserve the tower for as long as possible to provide cell coverage from Verizon (not knowing whether or not the impact of demolition would impair the smokestack).
Since the time of the initial evaluation, however, a different structural engineer has been retained and further evaluation has been done, including regarding asbestos.
It is still a bit unclear what impact the demolition of the building may have on the old smokestack that houses the Verizon antennae, but the latest professional opinion is that the entire building and the smokestack should be demolished all at once.
The Commission contracted with Calgi Construction to serve as Construction Manager for the demolition of the incinerator building. As part of the Calgi Construction scope of services, a qualified asbestos firm and structural engineering firm have been hired to further evaluate the building and prepare necessary design to facilitate demolition. The asbestos report has been received by the Commission and indicates the presence of asbestos throughout the building. It has also been determined that soil borings will be required as part of the structural integrity analysis.
Plans for the entire project will be developed as all of the information required is secured.
The initial costs estimated and budgeted to cover the “soft costs” (Calgi Construction, asbestos firm and structural engineer) and partial demolition of the incinerator were budgeted. Further cost estimates are currently being prepared as the final plan for demolition is determined.
The Commission applied for a Local Government Efficiency Grant of $500,000 to demolish the second half of the building. This then became another reason to see if it was possible to demolish just the top half so we could potentially use grant funds to help offset the demolition of the bottom half. A decision on the grant award has not yet been received and is not expected until some time this summer. If the full demolition moves forward prior to any notice of award (IF we were to get the grant) and executed contract, we would void our eligibility to utilize grant funding so that will be part of the project expense consideration.
Construction of the incinerator was completed in September 1940. It ceased operations in the mid-1970’s and has been idle since that time. It is clear that the building’s useful life is long over and it must be demolished. Once further evaluation is done, we will provide more information on the project.
IMPORTANT reminders
Please ensure your recycling is placed at the curb on the designated days by 6:00 am.
*Please be advised that, as of November 14, 2023, the Commissioners approved a 6:00 a.m. start on days when temperatures are expected to be 90 degrees or more.
**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**Sanitation worker - Part - Time
The Larchmont – Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission is seeking to fill the position of Sanitation Worker. To learn more about the opportunity, please click here.
YARD WASTE COLLECtions - STARTS April 1st!
The Sanitation Commission will collect yard waste from April through November. The following regulations apply to Yard Waste material set out for collection:
Yard waste is: grass clippings, leaves, small branches (bundled) and other plant material, no dirt is to be mixed in. Dirt is not yard waste and will not be collected
Yard waste is collected on your second garbage collection day either Thursday or Friday
Yard waste may not be set out earlier than the night before collection, and should be set out by 6:30am on your second day of collection
Yard waste must be set out in compostable brown bags or in a clean garbage can. Plastic bags are not acceptable
The Commission will NOT collect more than ten (10) bags or ten (10) cans of yard waste in any one collection. Excess material may be brought to the Maxwell Avenue Recycling Center by residents only. Landscapers and Gardeners may not bring organic material to the facility
Bags/cans of organics may not weigh more than 75lbs
Dumping Limitations at maxwell Avenue
RESIDENT IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL VEHICLES USING THE FACILITY.
DUE TO CAPACITY LIMITATIONS, FULLY LOADED TRUCKS AND VANS, ARE NOT PERMITTED TO DUMP LOADS AT THE MAXWELL AVENUE RECYCLING CENTER/TRANSFER STATION AT ANY TIME, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION.
THE COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO FURTHER LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL TO BE ACCEPTED AT MAXWELL AVENUE AT ANY TIME.
FINAL ADOPTED BUDGET
Enclosed is the 2025 Sanitation Commission Adopted Budget. For further budget information, please view the December 11, 2024, agenda.
Curbside Exemption Forms are now available
A curbside garbage collection exemption application form is now available here or by calling 914-381-7810.
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➤ LOCATION
40 Maxwell Avenue
Recycling Facility
Please come to the yard at least 15 minutes before closing to ensure all materials are properly disposed of in a timely manner.
Monday: 8am – 3pm
Tuesday: 8am – 2pm* Garbage is only accepted until 1pm every Tuesday. Residents are able to drop off other items until 2pm.
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8am – 3pm
Friday: 8am – 3pm
Saturday: 8am – 11:45am
Sunday: Closed
Please note - the facility will close for lunch from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.