Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for De Witt
Trash Day
Collection runs Tuesday through Friday depending on your neighborhood zone: Area 2 on Tuesday, Area 1 on Wednesday, Area 3 on Thursday, and Area 4 on Friday.
Recycling
Collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Curbside brush collection is conducted once per month from April through October during your assigned zone week; loose leaf collection runs continuously in November and December.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Refuse collection in DeWitt is provided through a contracted service with annual tier options (Single, General, or Full Service). Changes to your service level must be submitted to the Planning & Zoning office by September 15th to take effect the following year.
Billing Cycle
Annual
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person
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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
Understanding DeWitt's Tiered Refuse Service
Unlike municipalities that include sanitation entirely in local taxes, the Town of DeWitt operates a subscription-style model for residential solid waste. Homeowners must actively sign up for curbside collection through the Planning and Zoning office. You can select from different service levels depending on your household's output, such as the Single, General, or Full service tiers. To begin or modify your collection plan, residents must submit a change form. Keep in mind that modifications to your service for the upcoming calendar year typically need to be filed by mid-September. If you choose to increase your capacity mid-year, the change won't take effect until the updated form and corresponding payment are processed.
Weekly Pickup Schedules and Holiday Adjustments
Garbage and recycling routes in DeWitt operate exclusively from Tuesday through Friday. Because the local collection fleet does not run on Mondays, a federal holiday falling on a Monday will not disrupt the schedule for the rest of the week. However, if a major holiday lands on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, your pickup will be delayed by one day. For instance, a Thursday pickup would occur on Friday, and Friday's route would be pushed to Saturday. If you experience a missed collection despite following the calendar, your first step should be to contact Butler Disposal directly. If the issue persists, the Town Clerk’s Office is available to step in and assist.
OCRRA Recycling Guidelines and Bin Details
DeWitt strictly adheres to the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) recycling protocols to minimize landfill waste. All recyclables, such as flattened cardboard, empty glass jars, plastic jugs, and metal cans, must be kept loose in your designated container. Bagging your recyclables in plastic is strictly prohibited, as film plastics jam the sorting machinery at the facility. For residents wondering about how to get a recycling receptacle, the town does not utilize traditional blue bins; instead, residents should call the municipal office to inquire about approved cart options. Items like household batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and electronics are never allowed in the curbside recycling stream and require designated drop-off.
Seasonal Yard Debris and Autumn Leaf Management
Keeping local properties neat throughout the changing New York seasons is made easier with the town's seasonal collection programs. Between the months of April and October, DeWitt provides regular yard and brush waste pickup for residents. Branches, twigs, and organic lawn clippings must be prepared according to town specifications to ensure they can be safely loaded by the crews. When autumn arrives, the focus shifts entirely to leaf collection. There is no rigid weekly schedule for leaves; instead, municipal crews circulate through neighborhoods during November and December to vacuum up leaf piles, provided the winter weather allows safe road access.
Handling Bulky Furniture and Large Household Items
Getting rid of oversized items like broken sofas, old mattresses, and non-freon appliances requires a bit of planning. Standard curbside crews will not take massive items left haphazardly on the lawn. Homeowners looking to dispose of residential bulk waste need to coordinate directly with the town's contracted haulers, such as Butler Disposal, to arrange pricing and schedule a dedicated pickup day. Alternatively, residents undergoing major renovations might find it more cost-effective to rent a temporary roll-off dumpster or utilize drop-off services for heavy construction materials, which are outside the scope of regular household refuse.
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 sign up for or change my garbage service in DeWitt?
You need to fill out a change form through the Planning & Zoning office at the DeWitt Town Hall. You can also call them at (315) 446-3910 (extension 3) for guidance on selecting the Single, General, or Full service tier.
Does a Monday holiday delay my trash pickup?
No. Because DeWitt's refuse collection routes run from Tuesday through Friday, holidays that fall on a Monday have absolutely no impact on the pickup schedule for that week.
When does the town collect fall leaves?
Leaf collection takes place throughout November and December, heavily depending on weather conditions. There is no set weekly day for leaf pickup, so residents should simply rake their leaves to the curb for the crews to collect as they move through the neighborhoods.