Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Fishkill
Trash Day
Friday (Tuesday mornings for Main Street properties)
Recycling
Friday
Yard Waste
Seasonal curbside leaf collection in November; drop-off is available year-round at the Geering Park compost site
Set Out Time
By Thursday evening before collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash and recycling collection is contracted by the Village through Royal Carting, while municipal water and sewer utilities are billed quarterly by Village Hall.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person
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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
Fishkill's Decentralized Waste Management System
Homeowners relocating to the Town of Fishkill quickly discover that municipal property taxes do not cover household garbage collection. The town operates under a fully privatized, open-market sanitation framework. This means every property owner, landlord, or residential complex must independently negotiate and establish an account with a licensed commercial waste hauler operating within Dutchess County. Prominent local providers include Royal Carting and Welsh Sanitation, though residents are free to price-shop among any permitted operators. Evaluating different providers is highly recommended, as subscription rates, available bin capacities, and accepted bulk items vary drastically from one company to the next.
Curbside Etiquette and Contractor Rules
Because you are hiring a private enterprise, the specific rules for your curbside pickup are dictated entirely by your service agreement. Generally, most Dutchess County haulers require that rolling garbage and recycling toters be positioned at the end of your driveway no later than 5:30 a.m. or 6:00 a.m. on the designated collection day. To accommodate automated mechanical lifting arms, bins must have a three-foot clearance buffer from obstacles like mailboxes and parked vehicles. If your private hauler skips your house due to a blocked bin, the town government cannot intervene, and you must resolve the missed pickup directly with your carrier.
Dutchess County Recycling Directives
Regardless of which sanitation company you choose, all refuse haulers in Fishkill are legally bound by Dutchess County solid waste and recycling mandates. Most companies utilize a single-stream recycling approach, allowing you to combine flattened cardboard, rinsed aluminum cans, glass bottles, and rigid plastics into one designated cart. The most frequently cited violation is the inclusion of soft plastic grocery bags or film wrappers inside the recycling bin. These materials entangle the sorting equipment at regional material recovery facilities. If your hauler spots plastic bags mixed with your recyclables, they have the authority to leave the bin at the curb.
Managing Oversized Household Debris
Getting rid of large, bulky items like a worn-out mattress, a broken dining table, or living room furniture requires proactive communication. You cannot simply drag these massive items out with your weekly household trash. Fishkill residents must call their contracted hauler ahead of time to schedule a special bulk pickup, which typically incurs an additional flat fee per item. For massive property cleanouts or extensive DIY remodeling projects, homeowners often find it more economical to rent a temporary roll-off dumpster directly from their provider rather than paying individual bulk item fees.
Safe Disposal of Toxic and Hazardous Waste
Protecting the Hudson Valley's fragile ecosystem is a top priority, which is why hazardous chemicals are strictly banned from standard garbage routes. Items such as motor oil, liquid latex or oil-based paints, antifreeze, and agricultural pesticides must be set aside. Fishkill residents are encouraged to utilize the Dutchess County Resource Recovery Agency (DCRRA), which hosts multiple Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events throughout the year. Pre-registration for these county-run events is mandatory, and spaces fill up rapidly, so residents should monitor the DCRRA schedule closely each spring and fall.
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
Does the Town of Fishkill provide municipal trash collection?
No. The town does not have a public sanitation department. All homeowners and property managers must hire a private waste removal company, such as Royal Carting or Welsh Sanitation.
Who do I call if my garbage wasn't picked up?
Because collection is privatized, the town offices cannot assist with missed pickups. You must directly contact the customer service department of the private hauling company you contracted.
How do I throw away toxic chemicals or wet paint?
Hazardous materials are banned from residential trash. Fishkill residents must pre-register for a Household Hazardous Waste disposal event hosted periodically by the Dutchess County Resource Recovery Agency.