Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Greenburgh
Trash Day
Trash is collected twice per week: Mondays and Thursdays for the South End, or Tuesdays and Fridays for the North End.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly; commingled containers are collected on Wednesdays, and paper/cardboard is picked up on designated route days.
Yard Waste
Collected weekly Monday through Friday from spring through fall.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash and recycling services in unincorporated Greenburgh are funded through town property taxes, whereas water and sewer utilities are billed separately on a quarterly schedule.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person, Drop Box
Town-issued garbage cart Bin (Trash)
All trash must be bagged and placed inside the closed cart. Keep the cart at least 3 feet away from other objects. Have at the curb by 7:00 a.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Styrofoam
Town-issued recycling cart (for commingled) Bin (Recycling)
Place commingled recyclables loosely in the cart (no plastic bags). Flatten and tie cardboard into bundles under 50 lbs or place in an open reusable container.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Plastic containers
- ✓Gable-top cartons (milk/juice)
- ✓Aseptic cartons (soup/broth)
- ✓Flattened cardboard (bundled separately)
- ✓Mixed paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕E-waste
- ✕Hazardous chemicals
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food-soiled paper
Yard Waste Bin
Use paper yard waste bags or open, reusable containers. Branches must be tied in bundles less than 4 feet long and under 2 feet across. No plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Twigs
- ✓Small branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By Appointment Only
Placement
Place your 2 to 3 approved bulk items at the curb edge by 7:00 a.m. on the morning of your scheduled appointment.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Rolled and tied carpeting (max 4 feet long)
- ✓ Dried paint cans (lids off, solidified with cat litter/hardener)
- ✓ Metal appliances (on Tuesdays)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Construction debris from contractors
- ✕ Logs and tree stumps
- ✕ Items in excess of the 3-item limit
There is no extra fee for scheduled bulk pickup of allowable items, but volume limits are strictly enforced. Homeowners must hire private carters for large whole-house cleanouts.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Sanitation schedules shift during holiday weeks. The Town issues specific color-coded calendars (Blue, Gray, Green, Orange, Yellow) based on your address to detail exact makeup days for garbage and recycling.
Yard Waste Exception
Organic yard waste collection may be skipped or delayed during a holiday week to prioritize household garbage and recycling routes.
Always check your specific color-coded sanitation calendar on the Town of Greenburgh website to confirm your exact holiday collection day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MayDuring spring clean-up, remember that bulk appointments are strictly limited to 2 to 3 items. If you have a larger spring cleaning project, you will need to book multiple appointments over several weeks or hire a private junk removal service.
Autumn
October - DecemberFall leaf collection is handled weekly with your regular yard waste. Keep leaves out of the street and storm drains by utilizing paper leaf bags or reusable bins. Do not rake leaves directly onto the municipal roadway.
Winter
December - MarchDuring snow events, keep your town-issued carts clear of snowbanks and ensure they are accessible to the automated side-arm trucks. Delays or suspensions of service may occur during severe winter weather.
Local Tips & Community Info
Navigating Greenburgh's Automated Cart System
The Town of Greenburgh utilizes a modern automated side-arm service to collect household refuse. Because the Department of Public Works (DPW) trucks use mechanical arms to lift the bins, residents must strictly use the official town-issued carts. All standard garbage must be securely bagged before being placed inside the container—loose trash is prohibited. Furthermore, sanitation crews will bypass any cart with garbage piled on top of a closed lid. When bringing your bins to the driveway, ensure there is at least a three-foot clearance around each cart to allow the truck's automated arm enough room to operate.
Mandatory Set-Out Deadlines
Punctuality is essential for consistent waste removal in Greenburgh. All refuse, recycling, and yard debris must be positioned at the street edge no later than 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection morning. Given the high volume of stops on the DPW routes, trucks cannot turn around for late set-outs. If your items are missed because they were brought out past the deadline, you will generally have to hold them until the following week's schedule.
Sorting Your Commingled Recyclables
Greenburgh promotes sustainable living through an easy-to-use commingled recycling program. Glass bottles, metal cans, and plastics should be placed loosely inside your town-issued recycling cart. You must never bag your recyclables in plastic, as this tangles the sorting machinery at the Westchester County facility. If your family regularly generates a large volume of recyclables, you do not have to struggle with an overflowing bin. You can simply call the DPW office at (914) 989-1581 to request the delivery of a larger, high-capacity recycling cart.
Preparing Cardboard for Manual Pickup
While bottles and cans are picked up via the automated truck arm, paper and cardboard are often collected manually by Greenburgh sanitation workers. All cardboard boxes must be completely broken down and flattened. Once flattened, tie the cardboard into neat bundles or place the pieces tightly into an open, reusable container. Ensure that any bundled paper or loaded container weighs less than 50 pounds to protect the workers from lifting injuries, and secure the materials so they do not blow across the street on windy days.
Scheduling Bulk Furniture and Metal Collections
If you are upgrading your living room or replacing old appliances, you cannot just drag the discarded items to the curb. The Town of Greenburgh operates its bulk waste collection strictly by appointment. Residents must schedule a pickup online or call the DPW directly. Appointments for regular furniture and non-metal items are typically assigned to Thursdays or Fridays, while scrap metal is collected on Tuesdays. You are limited to two or three bulky items per appointment. Because slots fill up quickly, it is highly recommended to book your collection well in advance.
Yard Waste and Organic Debris Regulations
Maintaining a pristine lawn means adhering to the town's specific organic waste rules. Leaves and grass clippings will only be collected if they are placed in biodegradable paper yard bags or left in unlidded, reusable garbage cans. Plastic landscaping bags will be ignored. Branches and twigs must be tied into small bundles measuring less than four feet in length and two feet across. Keep in mind that the DPW will not haul away logs, tree stumps, or debris left behind by hired private landscaping contractors.
Drop-off Facilities
Town of Greenburgh DPW Yard
100 Sprain Road, Ardsley, NY 10502
Materials Accepted
Westchester County Household Materials Recovery Facility (H-MRF)
15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I throw away large furniture in the Town of Greenburgh?
Bulk item pickup is available by appointment only. You must schedule your 2-to-3 item limit in advance via the DPW online portal or by phone. General bulk is picked up on Thursdays and Fridays.
Can I put extra garbage bags next to my Greenburgh trash cart?
No. The town uses an automated side-arm collection system. Only waste completely contained within the official town-issued cart will be collected.
What should I do if I need a bigger recycling bin?
Residents who require more space for commingled recyclables can simply contact the Department of Public Works at (914) 989-1581 to request a larger cart to be delivered to their home.