When do yard waste curbside collections begin?
Yard waste collection resumes on April 1, 2025. Yard waste is collected on your second garbage collection day, either Thursday or Friday.
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 may not be set out earlier than the night before collection, and should be set out by 6:30 am 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
How do I properly dispose of construction debris?
The Commission does not accept building materials or construction debris or any non-burnable materials (such as stone or clay flower pots, shower/sliding glass doors, or plate glass).
If you've hired contractors to perform the work, it is their responsibility to dispose of the debris. If you're doing the work yourself, then you must hire a private carter to take the debris away.
How do I safely dispose of compact florescent light bulbs (CFLs)?
You can drop off compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) at one of the Household Recycling Days offered by Westchester County.
How do I safely dispose of household chemicals or hazardous liquids?
The Commission does not accept any of these liquids. This includes pesticides, cleaning products, and turpentine. Westchester County accepts liquids during Household Recycling Days, offered several times throughout the year.
You can dispose of automobile-related liquids, such as motor oil and gasoline, by taking them to your local service station or oil lube center.
Does all garbage have to go inside the trash can?
Yes. Please make sure that all garbage is contained inside of the proper can/bin. Please note that we do not take electronic waste at the curb.
