Any standard trash can or heavy-duty bag Bin (Trash)
Place securely tied bags or covered cans at the curb the night before collection. Do not place items in the street.
Accepted Items
- ✓Kitchen waste
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Soiled paper
Town-issued plastic recycling containers Bin (Recycling)
Keep paper/cardboard separate from glass/metal/plastics. Do not use plastic bags. Clean and rinse all containers.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean glass bottles and jars
- ✓Metal cans (aluminum and steel)
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs (PETE and HDPE)
- ✓Newspaper and magazines
- ✓Junk mail and office paper
- ✓Corrugated cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Wire or plastic hangers
- ✕Soiled paper or pizza boxes
- ✕Cookware or ceramics
- ✕Hazardous waste containers
Yard Waste Bin
Must be placed in biodegradable paper bags or tied into bundles (max 5 feet long, max 50 lbs). Do not use plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Thatch
- ✓Twigs and brush
- ✓Hedge clippings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Monthly (Specific Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday depending on route)
Placement
Place items on your lawn at the curb no earlier than 48 hours (or the weekend) prior to your scheduled bulk day. Items must be out the night before.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Household items generated by the homeowner
- ✓ Carpeting (cut and rolled)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Electronics and televisions
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Large tree stumps or logs
Curbside bulk pickup of accepted household items is included in your standard service. Dropping off certain items (like C&D debris) at the transfer station requires a fee based on weight.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a legal holiday falls on a weekday, collections for that day and the remainder of the week are typically delayed by one day. The Clarkstown Transfer Station is closed on these major holidays.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and leaf pickup schedules may be adjusted or suspended during holiday weeks to accommodate the shifted garbage and recycling routes.
Always refer to the Rockland Green or Town of Clarkstown online schedule to verify specific holiday adjustments for your hauler's route.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Never Bag Your Recyclables
Using plastic grocery or garbage bags to hold your recyclables is strictly prohibited in Clarkstown. Plastic bags jam the sorting machinery at the Rockland Green facility. Always toss items loosely into your town-issued bin.
Size Your Cardboard Correctly
Large cardboard boxes must be broken down, flattened, and cut to a maximum size of 3 feet by 3 feet. Instead of stuffing them into the recycling container, neatly stack or bundle them next to your bin.
Keep Hangers and Styrofoam Out
Items like expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) packaging and wire or plastic clothes hangers cannot be processed in the municipal recycling stream. These items must be discarded in your regular household trash.
Seasonal Information
Spring & Summer
March - OctoberThe Clarkstown Highway Department conducts routine curbside yard waste pickup. Take advantage of the free biodegradable leaf bags available at Town Hall to dispose of grass clippings and garden debris.
Autumn
October - DecemberLeaf pickup occurs heavily on Mondays during the fall season. Ensure all leaves are securely bagged in paper yard waste bags and never rake leaves directly into the street or near storm drains.
Winter
December - MarchCurbside yard waste collection is suspended. During snow events, ensure all garbage cans and recycling bins are placed on your lawn or driveway apron, keeping the roadway clear for town snowplows.
About Clarkstown Waste Management
Navigating Clarkstown's Waste Management System
The Town of Clarkstown operates its waste management through the Department of Environmental Facilities Management (DEFM), coordinating with licensed private carters to service different neighborhoods. Household kitchen garbage is typically collected twice a week, depending on your assigned route. Because multiple carters operate under town contracts, residents should always refer to the official town map or route schedule rather than a single hauler's website to determine their exact pickup days.
Strict Dual-Stream Recycling Guidelines
Clarkstown follows Rockland Green's strict dual-stream recycling protocols. Residents must separate their recyclables into two categories: paper/cardboard in one bin, and plastics, glass, and metal containers in another. The town provides specific, color-coded recycling bins to ensure uniformity. Mixing these two streams or placing non-recyclables in the bins can result in the entire truckload being rejected at the Materials Recovery Facility.
Monthly Curbside Bulk Item Collection
Unlike towns that require a scheduled appointment, Clarkstown offers a predictable, monthly bulk pickup service. This collection occurs on a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday that aligns with your regular garbage schedule, generally falling on the second or fourth week of the month. To maintain community appearance, the town mandates that bulk waste be placed on the edge of the lawn—never in the street—no earlier than 48 hours before the scheduled collection day.
Yard Waste & Free Biodegradable Bags
From March through October, the Clarkstown Highway Department manages curbside yard waste collection. A standout feature of this program is that the town provides free biodegradable paper bags to residents, which can be picked up at Town Hall, the Highway Department, or the Parks and Recreation office. Proper bundling of brush and using these specialized bags ensures efficient, environmentally friendly composting.
Safe Disposal of Hazardous Materials and Electronics
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and electronic waste are strictly prohibited from curbside garbage and bulk collections. Clarkstown residents must utilize the Rockland County HHW Facility located in Pomona for items like paints, chemicals, and old televisions. Routine household construction and demolition debris, or large yard waste, can be taken to the Clarkstown Transfer Station in West Nyack, which operates Monday through Saturday.
Drop-off Facilities
Clarkstown Transfer Station & Yard Waste Facility
166 S Route 303, West Nyack, NY 10994
Materials Accepted
Rockland County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
35 Firemens Memorial Dr, Pomona, NY 10970
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get replacement recycling bins and yard waste bags in Clarkstown?
Residents can obtain free town-issued recycling bins and biodegradable paper yard waste bags directly from the Department of Environmental Control at Town Hall, the Highway Department, or the Parks and Recreation office.
How do I dispose of old electronics and televisions in Clarkstown?
Electronic waste cannot be placed at the curb for garbage or bulk pickup. You must bring electronics to the Rockland County Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Pomona, which accepts e-waste from residents free of charge.
What is the proper way to set out bulk trash for collection?
Bulk items should be placed on the edge of your lawn, not in the street, to maintain community appearance and avoid traffic hazards. Items can be set out no earlier than 48 hours before your designated bulk collection day and must be out the night before pickup.
Will the town pick up large tree stumps or branches from my yard?
No, the Clarkstown Highway Department will not collect tree stumps, dirt, rocks, logs larger than 36 inches in diameter, or branches longer than 5 feet at the curb. These larger items must be transported privately to the Clarkstown Transfer Station.