Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Eastchester
Trash Day
Collection depends on your assigned section (Sections 1 through 4), operating Monday through Friday, with bulk trash collection scheduled curbside on Fridays.
Recycling
Weekly by section: Section 1 on Monday, Section 2 on Tuesday, Section 3 on Thursday, and Section 4 on Friday. Metal and electronic waste is collected townwide on Wednesdays.
Yard Waste
Wednesdays (scheduled weekly from April through October; collected curbside in brown biodegradable bags or labeled cans).
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash and recycling services are provided by the Town of Eastchester Highway Department and funded through town property taxes rather than a separate monthly utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizen, Enhanced STAR, and Veterans property tax exemptions are available for eligible homeowners through the Town Assessor.
Resident-provided Bin (Trash)
Use standard receptacles not exceeding 32 gallons. Place at the curb no earlier than dusk the night before, and no later than 7:00 AM on your designated collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Regular household garbage
- ✓Food waste (if not using the scrap program)
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Resident-provided (Labeled) Bin (Recycling)
Dual-stream recycling requires paper/cardboard to be separated from commingled glass/plastics/metal. Place a weight on newspapers to prevent blowing. Bins must be labeled.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics coded 1-7
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Beverage cartons
- ✓Newspaper and cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food-soiled paper
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Hazardous chemicals
Yard Waste Bin
Place in biodegradable bags or a resident-provided container marked with a town yard waste label. Absolutely no plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Branches and brush (tied in bundles max 4 ft long and 40 lbs)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a week on your second trash day
Placement
Place items at the curb no earlier than dusk the night before collection and no later than 7:00 AM on the day of pickup.
Accepted
- ✓ Wood furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Carpeting (cut and bundled into max 4-foot lengths)
- ✓ Large household non-metal items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Metal appliances (these are picked up Wednesdays)
- ✕ Televisions and electronics
- ✕ Tires and car batteries
- ✕ Paint and chemicals
Bulk pickup for standard household items is included in town services at no extra charge, provided building materials are not included.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Regular sanitation and recycling pickups are subject to change during holiday weeks. Always check the town's annual sanitation booklet for exact date shifts.
Yard Waste Exception
Wednesday metal pickup is completely suspended during any week that contains a holiday.
A holiday shift typically pushes collections back one day, but refer to the specific Section 1-4 calendar maps provided by the Highway Department.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Autumn
NovemberDuring the month of November, all Wednesday metal pickups are suspended. Leaf collection shifts from a set weekly schedule to an unscheduled basis, meaning crews sweep the town and pickup frequencies vary depending on total leaf volume.
Spring/Summer
April to OctoberGrass clippings and leaves are picked up on a reliable scheduled basis every Wednesday. Ensure branches are bundled and cut to four feet or less.
Winter
December to MarchTo accommodate town snowplows, overnight parking on Eastchester roadways is strictly prohibited between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM from December 1st through March 15th.
Local Tips & Community Info
Eastchester Highway Department Sanitation Rules
The Eastchester Highway Department coordinates all residential garbage and recycling pickups across the town. To ensure smooth operations and keep streets clean, local municipal laws dictate a specific timeframe for placing your bins at the curb. Residents may set their receptacles out no earlier than dusk on the evening before their designated collection day, and everything must be ready by 7:00 AM on the morning of pickup. If your town-issued containers go missing or sustain damage, you can bring the broken pieces to the Burnham Road Recycling Center, or place them curbside on Wednesday with an "X" taped across them for removal before requesting a replacement.
Sorting Commingled Plastics, Glass, and Paper
Recycling is split into distinct categories and collected based on your neighborhood's assigned geographic zone (Sections 1 through 4) running Monday through Friday. Eastchester accepts plastics coded 1 through 7, glass bottles, and beverage cartons in the primary commingled bin. Cardboard and newspapers must be kept dry; the town strongly advises placing a weight on top of your paper bins so materials do not blow into the street, and covering them securely if it rains. Dedicated scrap metal recycling is collected separately on Wednesdays, though this specific service is suspended during holiday weeks and for the entire month of November.
Organic Waste: Grass Clippings and Leaves
Yard waste is managed meticulously to prevent storm drain clogs and keep the town's roadways clear. From the first week of April through the end of October, grass clippings and leaves are collected on a scheduled basis every Wednesday. Residents must place this organic waste behind the curb line on their property, never directly in the asphalt roadway. You are required to use biodegradable paper bags or a reusable container clearly marked with a yard waste label. These labels can be obtained for free at Town Hall or the Highway Department. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited for organic waste.
Bulky Items and Furniture Disposal
When you need to discard old furniture, large appliances, or worn-out carpeting, Eastchester offers dedicated curbside bulk pickup. The schedule varies by location: many neighborhoods receive bulk collection on Thursdays or Fridays, while the areas situated south of Mill Road have collections scheduled on Tuesdays and Fridays. Appliances containing Freon, such as old refrigerators and air conditioners, are accepted without requiring residents to extract the coolant beforehand. If you are throwing out old room carpeting, the town requires you to cut it into manageable strips and tie it into bundles no longer than four feet.
Excluded Materials and Private Carter Requirements
It is crucial to know exactly what the Highway Department will not take. The town strictly refuses all construction and remodeling debris, including concrete, asphalt, sheetrock, roofing tiles, and wood doors. Homeowners must hire a private contractor or waste carter for these heavy materials. Additionally, toxic household chemicals, automobile tires, and car batteries are banned from the municipal waste stream. Car batteries and tires should be returned to a local auto shop, and household chemicals must be held securely for designated Westchester County Material Recovery Days.
Drop-off Facilities
Farella Way Food Scrap Drop-Off
Dead End of Farella Way (formerly Burnham Road), Eastchester, NY
Materials Accepted
Westchester County Household-Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF)
15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I put my garbage out in Eastchester?
According to local town law, your garbage and recycling must be placed curbside no earlier than dusk the night before your collection day, and no later than 7:00 AM on the scheduled pickup morning.
Does the town pick up construction debris from home renovations?
No. The Eastchester Highway Department does not collect construction materials like drywall, tiles, concrete, or roofing. Residents are responsible for hiring a private carter to dispose of renovation debris.
How do I get rid of an old refrigerator or air conditioner?
Refrigerators and air conditioners can be placed at the curb for bulk pickup on your neighborhood's designated day. The town currently does not require you to extract the Freon prior to collection.