Village-issued Bin (Trash)
All waste receptacles must be placed at the curb the night before your scheduled collection day (Thursday night for standard Friday residential pickup).
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Styrofoam
Village-issued Bin (Recycling)
Utilize single-stream recycling by placing all rinsed, unbagged recyclables directly into your designated recycling bin.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Tin and aluminum cans
- ✓Rigid plastic containers
- ✓Newspaper and mixed paper
- ✓Corrugated cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Latex paint cans
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
The Village provides a once-yearly curbside pickup for leaves in November. Leaves must be stored in biodegradable paper bags, absolutely no plastic.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once-yearly (Typically September)
Placement
Wait for the official press release, then place approved bulk items curbside the night before your designated collection date.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Electronic waste (e-waste)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Liquid paint
The annual bulk collection is a free service for Village residents. Off-schedule bulk disposal requires taking items to the Royal Carting Transfer Station in Hopewell Junction for a fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
All pickups are pushed back one day from the holiday during the week the holiday occurs. For example, if a holiday falls on a Tuesday, Tuesday collections move to Wednesday, and Friday residential collections are pushed back to Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
The annual leaf pickup is independently scheduled and not subject to standard holiday slide rules.
Royal Carting's schedule recognizes only these six major holidays; standard service continues on minor holidays unless otherwise notified.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Ditch the Plastic Bags
Royal Carting requires all single-stream recyclables to be placed loosely in your bin. Bagging your recyclables in plastic grocery bags clogs the mechanical sorting screens at the recycling facility.
The Rinse Rule
While you don't need to scrub your containers with soap or remove paper labels, a quick but thorough rinse of food residue is essential. Sticky remnants can ruin entire batches of clean paper and cardboard.
Keep Tanglers Out
Never place garden hoses, extension cords, or wire hangers in your recycling bin. These items are notorious for wrapping around sorting equipment, causing extensive damage and delays.
Seasonal Information
Autumn
September - NovemberFall is the busiest season for specialty waste in Fishkill. Keep an eye on the official Village Calendar and local press releases for the exact dates of the once-yearly September bulk pickup and the November paper-bagged leaf collection.
About Fishkill Waste Management
Navigating Fishkill's Dual Waste Management System
Waste collection in the Fishkill area varies drastically depending on your exact address. The Village of Fishkill maintains a municipal sanitation contract with Royal Carting Service Company to provide structured curbside pickup for all its residents. Conversely, the Town of Fishkill does not operate a refuse removal district. If you live in the Town rather than the Village, you are responsible for establishing an independent contract with a private hauler.
Standard Curbside Collection Times in the Village
For residential neighborhoods within the Village of Fishkill, both trash and recycling are collected on Fridays. To ensure service, Royal Carting requires all waste receptacles to be placed at the curb by Thursday night. Main Street commercial and residential collections run on a slightly different schedule, with trash picked up on Tuesday mornings and recycling processed on Friday mornings.
Single-Stream Recycling with Royal Carting
The Village of Fishkill participates in a single-stream recycling program. This system allows residents to place all eligible recyclables—such as glass bottles, metal cans, rigid plastics, and mixed paper—into a single container without needing to sort them. Keeping these items loose and free of plastic grocery bags is critical for ensuring the materials are properly diverted from the Dutchess County Waste-to-Energy Plant.
Annual Fall Bulk and Leaf Pickups
Instead of year-round bulk or yard waste scheduling, the Village of Fishkill coordinates highly anticipated annual sweeps in the autumn. September typically hosts the once-yearly curbside bulk item pickup, perfect for disposing of old furniture and mattresses. Following closely behind, November is dedicated to an annual bagged leaf collection to clear out autumn debris before the snow falls.
Handling Missed Pickups and Broken Bins
Because the sanitation contract is managed municipally, issues with your physical bins are handled by local government rather than the hauler. If your trash or recycling receptacle becomes damaged, cracks under the harsh New York winter weather, or goes missing, you must contact the Village Clerk directly to arrange a replacement.
Drop-off Facilities
Royal Carting Transfer Station
409 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Materials Accepted
Town of Fishkill Green Dump (Town Residents Only)
2 Geering Way, Fishkill, NY 12524
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a new or replacement garbage can in the Village of Fishkill?
If your Village-issued trash receptacle is missing, cracked, or damaged, you need to contact the Village Clerk directly rather than the hauling company to arrange for a replacement.
Do I live in the Town or the Village, and how does it affect my garbage service?
The Village of Fishkill has a centralized sanitation contract providing service for its residents through Royal Carting. However, the Town of Fishkill does not manage waste removal, meaning Town residents must independently hire a private sanitation company.
Does Fishkill pick up leaves in the fall?
Yes, the Village schedules a once-yearly curbside leaf pickup, usually in November. All leaves must be packed strictly in biodegradable paper bags—plastic bags will not be collected.
What should I do with my old refrigerator or couch outside of September's bulk day?
Since the curbside bulk pickup only occurs once a year, you can dispose of large items year-round by bringing them to the Royal Carting Transfer Station on Route 82 in Hopewell Junction. A drop-off fee will apply.