Varies by private carter (Sterling Carting) Bin (Trash)
Household garbage is serviced by Sterling Carting. Items must be securely placed in a standard trash receptacle. Construction debris generated by a private contractor will not be collected.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Food waste
Blue (Paper) and Green (Containers) Bin (Recycling)
Dual-stream separation is strictly enforced. Recyclables must be kept loose, never bagged in plastic. All containers must be rinsed clean before disposal.
Accepted Items
- ✓Corrugated cardboard and office paper (Blue Bin)
- ✓Newspaper and paper bags (Blue Bin)
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs 1-7 (Green Bin)
- ✓Glass bottles, metal cans, and cartons (Green Bin)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Ceramics and hard-cover books
- ✕Wire hangers
Yard Waste Bin
Leaves and grass must be in biodegradable paper bags (no plastic, no cans, no boxes). Brush must be tied securely in bundles under 50 lbs. Stumps and logs are strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Bundled brush (3 to 6 feet in length)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
1st and 3rd Monday of the month (By Appointment Only)
Placement
Items must be placed at the curb no earlier than the night before the scheduled Monday pickup, and no later than 7:00 a.m. on Monday.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and chairs
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Rolled carpeting
- ✓ Washers, dryers, and refrigerators
- ✓ Air conditioners
- ✓ Tires (must be removed from the rim)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction debris from private contractors
- ✕ Whole house cleanouts
- ✕ Logs and tree stumps
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Electronics
This service is for basic residential use only. Whole-house cleanouts require the homeowner to hire a licensed private carter and rent a dumpster at their own expense.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a holiday falls on a scheduled pickup day, collections for that day and the remainder of the week typically shift forward by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Monday bulk or yard waste collections managed by the Highway Department are pushed to Tuesday if the holiday falls on a Monday.
Contact Sterling Carting (845-753-6666) or Charles Capasso & Son (845-786-2139) directly for specific holiday adjustments to your standard household garbage and recycling routes.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Banish Plastic Bags from the Recycling Stream
Do not place your recyclables inside plastic grocery bags, and do not put loose plastic bags in the Blue or Green bins. Plastic bags jam the mechanical sorting equipment at the Rockland Green recovery facility and must be returned to retail stores instead.
Separate Your Dual-Stream Bins
Do not mix your paper with your plastics. Your Blue Bin is strictly for paper and flattened cardboard, while your Green Bin is exclusively for rinsed glass, plastic, and metal containers. Mixing them can ruin an entire batch of recycled paper.
No Black Bags for Bulk Items
If you are placing smaller bulky items or loose debris out for your scheduled bulk pickup, they cannot be hidden inside black garbage bags. The Highway Department requires all bagged bulk materials to be in clear plastic bags or open cardboard boxes so the contents can be visually verified.
Seasonal Information
Spring / Summer
April - NovemberDuring the peak growing season, grass clippings are picked up weekly. Ensure you are only using biodegradable paper bags, as clippings placed in plastic bags or standard cans will not be accepted by the Highway Department.
Fall
October - DecemberDuring autumn leaf cleanup, leaves must also be packed tightly into biodegradable paper bags. Avoid mixing rocks, dirt, or heavy twigs into your leaf bags, as contaminated bags will be left at the curb.
Winter
December - MarchDuring major winter storms, the Highway Department shifts its focus to snow plowing, which may cause delays in scheduled bulk pickups. Furthermore, overnight street parking is heavily restricted from November 15th through April 1st to allow for safe snow removal operations.
About Haverstraw Waste Management
Unincorporated Haverstraw's Specialized Collection System
In the Unincorporated Town of Haverstraw, household waste collection is managed through a hybrid system. While the Town's Highway Department directly handles seasonal yard waste and bulk item collections, standard household garbage is serviced by a contracted private carter, Sterling Carting. Furthermore, commingled and paper recycling is collected by Charles Capasso & Son Inc. This separation of duties ensures that everything from weekly kitchen trash to seasonal tree brush is handled by specialized sanitation crews.
Rockland Green's Dual-Stream Recycling Protocols
Haverstraw residents must strictly follow the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority (Rockland Green) dual-stream recycling rules. This means keeping office paper, newspapers, and flattened corrugated cardboard strictly in your designated Blue Bin, while the Green Bin is reserved exclusively for rinsed plastic, metal, and glass containers. Mixing these two streams together, or placing your recyclables in plastic grocery bags, will result in your bins being left at the curb.
Yard Waste Regulations and Biodegradable Bags
Managing your autumn leaves and summer grass clippings requires specific preparation in Haverstraw. The Highway Department will only collect leaves and grass if they are placed securely in biodegradable paper bags—they will never be collected if they are packed in plastic bags, cardboard boxes, or standard rigid trash cans. For woody debris, tree brush must be cut to lengths between 3 and 6 feet, tied securely into bundles weighing no more than 50 pounds, and scheduled for Monday pickup.
By-Appointment Bulk and Metal Pickups
If you have oversized items like a mattress, couch, or refrigerator, you cannot simply abandon them on the curb. The Town of Haverstraw requires residents to schedule bulk and metal pickups by appointment only, with collections typically occurring on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. You must call the Highway Department at (845) 429-9126 by the preceding Friday to secure your address on the official collection route.
Drop-off Facilities
Bowline/Haverstraw Transfer Station
200 Beach Road, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
Materials Accepted
Rockland County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
35 Firemens Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY 10970
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who picks up my regular garbage in the Unincorporated Town of Haverstraw?
The Town Highway Department does not pick up household garbage or recycling. Standard garbage is collected by a private carter, Sterling Carting (845-753-6666), and recycling is managed by Charles Capasso & Son Inc. (845-786-2139).
How do I throw away an old couch or refrigerator?
Bulk items and metals are collected on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, but only by appointment. You must call the Highway Department at (845) 429-9126 by the Friday before the pickup to schedule your address on the route.
Can I put my grass clippings and leaves in a plastic garbage bag or a trash can?
No. The Highway Department strictly requires all leaves and grass clippings to be placed in biodegradable paper yard bags. If they are packed in plastic bags, cardboard boxes, or standard trash cans, they will be left at the curb.
Why do I have a Blue Bin and a Green Bin for recycling?
Rockland County uses a dual-stream recycling system. The Blue Bin is exclusively for clean paper and flattened cardboard. The Green Bin is only for rinsed plastic, glass, and metal containers. You must keep these materials separated in their respective bins to ensure they can be properly processed.