Any standard container Bin (Trash)
Trash volume is restricted based on your paid level of service (e.g., General Service allows up to three 32-gallon bags or one 96-gallon toter). Materials must be curbside by Tuesday through Friday depending on your zone.
Accepted Items
- ✓Typical household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Blue (OCRRA Bin) Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables; keep everything loose in the blue bin. Follow OCRRA guidelines for emptying and rinsing containers before disposal.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and pizza boxes (empty and flattened)
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, mail, and softcover books
- ✓#1 and #2 plastic bottles
- ✓#5 plastic stackable tubs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Food and beverage cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Egg cartons (any type)
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Hazardous waste or toxics containers
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Hardcover books
- ✕LED and incandescent lightbulbs
Yard Waste Bin
Must be left in an unbagged pile parallel to the curb line, off the road shoulder. Max 10 feet in length. No paper or plastic bags allowed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cut pieces of trees
- ✓Limbs and branches
- ✓Loose brush
- ✓Fallen leaves (Nov/Dec only)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On Demand
Placement
Do not put bulk items at the curb without scheduling a collection first.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Household appliances
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Potentially toxic materials
- ✕ Medical waste
- ✕ Radioactive waste
Additional disposal fees apply. Residents must contact Butler Disposal at (315) 342-0832 to coordinate pricing, billing arrangements, and schedule a targeted pickup.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Because collection only runs Tuesday through Friday, holidays falling on a Monday never affect the pickup schedule. If a recognized holiday falls between Tuesday and Friday, refuse collection for that day and the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Monthly brush collection operates on a set week rather than a specific day, so general household trash holidays do not directly push back yard waste timelines.
Only the major holidays listed will trigger a one-day delay. Standard service applies on all other minor holidays.
Observed Holidays
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Keep Recyclables Completely Loose
Never place your recyclables inside paper or plastic bags. Bagged items are nearly impossible to manage at the sorting facility. You should instead drop off clean, dry plastic bags at local grocery and retail store kiosks.
Trash All Egg Cartons
Regardless of the material, always throw egg cartons in the regular garbage. Paper pulp cartons have been recycled so many times that their remaining fibers are too weak, while foam and plastic varieties are not accepted by OCRRA.
Properly Prepare Food Containers
Always empty and rinse glass jars, plastic tubs, and cans before tossing them in the blue bin. Food contamination can ruin an entire batch of viable paper and cardboard recyclables.
Seasonal Information
Spring/Summer
April to OctoberThe Highway Department conducts a zoned yard and brush sweep once a month per area. Place debris on the lawn edge by Sunday of your assigned week. Once the truck passes your street, it will not return until the following month.
Fall
November to DecemberLeaf collection is heavily active. Do not mix sticks, twigs, or other debris into your leaf piles, as this causes severe damage to the town's vacuum equipment. Piles containing mixed debris will be left at the curb.
Winter
JanuaryCurbside Christmas tree recycling occurs throughout January. Ensure all lights, ornaments, metal stands, and plastic bags are completely removed. If a tree gets buried in a frozen snowbank, the town will retrieve it when it thaws in the spring.
About De Witt Waste Management
Customized Trash Service Levels in De Witt
The Town of De Witt operates a tiered refuse collection system, ensuring that residents only pay for the volume of waste they actually generate. Homeowners can select from Self Service, Single Service, General Service, or Full Service options, with annual rates adjusted accordingly. Any upgrades or downgrades to your household's service level must be submitted to the Planning & Zoning office by September 15th to take effect for the upcoming calendar year.
Single-Stream Recycling with OCRRA
Recycling operations in De Witt are governed by the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA). The town utilizes a seamless single-stream system, meaning all acceptable paper, cardboard, plastics, and metals are placed together in your designated blue bin without the need for manual sorting. This streamlined approach has successfully reduced the local waste load by over 60 percent, significantly maximizing landfill diversion.
Spring and Summer Brush Collection Rules
Between April and October, the De Witt Highway Department handles monthly collections of woody yard waste and brush based on a mapped, four-area zone schedule. Residents must arrange their organic debris in loose, unbagged piles parallel to the curb, not exceeding ten feet in length. The town strictly prohibits the use of paper or plastic bags for yard waste, and will not collect any vegetative debris left behind by private landscaping contractors.
Autumn Leaf Vacuuming Operations
Instead of assigning a strict weekly pickup day, De Witt utilizes a continuous neighborhood patrol system for leaf collection throughout November and December. Specialized municipal vacuum trucks sweep the streets as the majority of leaves begin to drop. Homeowners are advised to rake their leaves directly to the edge of their lawns—never into the roadway or gutters—and must absolutely avoid boxing or bagging the foliage.
Drop-off Facilities
OCRRA Rock Cut Road Drop-Off
5808 Rock Cut Rd, Jamesville, NY 13078
Materials Accepted
OCRRA Amboy Drop-Off
2900 Airport Rd, Syracuse, NY 13209
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I modify my garbage service level in the Town of De Witt?
To upgrade or downgrade your residential garbage capacity, you must fill out a change form with the Planning & Zoning office. Adjustments must be submitted on or before September 15th for the new rates and limits to take effect the following year.
Can I bag my yard waste during the spring or fall?
No. The Town of De Witt strictly forbids putting brush, yard waste, or fall leaves into paper or plastic bags. All organic debris must be left loose on the edge of your lawn, completely off the road shoulder.
Does a Monday holiday push back my trash pickup day?
No. Because De Witt processes all curbside household garbage and recycling from Tuesday through Friday, a holiday falling on a Monday has zero impact on the schedule.
How do I get rid of an old couch or mattress?
Standard trash service does not cover bulk items. You must contact the town's hauler, Butler Disposal Systems, directly to request a special pickup, arrange billing for the added fee, and schedule a date before moving large items to the curb.