Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Haverstraw
Trash Day
Collection days depend on your street location and are serviced by contracted carters (Sterling Carting for unincorporated town areas). Pickup runs on designated weekday schedules.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on your assigned service day by Charles Capasso & Son Inc.
Yard Waste
Grass and leaves in biodegradable paper bags are collected curbside year-round; brush and yard waste pickup occurs on the second and fourth Monday of the month by appointment with the Highway Department.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day (and not before 6:00 PM the evening before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential sanitation and recycling services are managed via town sanitation contracts and funded through your local property tax levy.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person
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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
Refuse Management in the Town of Haverstraw
The Town of Haverstraw oversees residential garbage collection by partnering with private carters to service single-family dwellings across its unincorporated areas, as well as the villages of Thiells, Garnerville, and Pomona. Residents are expected to have all refuse neatly arranged at the curbside by 6:00 AM on the designated pickup morning. To prevent wildlife scavenging, especially from local deer and raccoons, all garbage must be tightly sealed inside durable plastic or metal bins equipped with secure lids. Cans should not exceed 50 pounds to ensure the safety of the collection crews.
Navigating the Rockland Green Guidelines
Rockland County's solid waste authority, known as Rockland Green, dictates the recycling procedures for the Haverstraw community. The region operates on a strict dual-stream sorting system. You are required to place your rinsed glass bottles, metal cans, and rigid plastics in one designated recycling bin. Meanwhile, clean paper products, junk mail, and flattened cardboard must be bundled separately or placed inside a brown paper bag. Never put your recyclables into plastic grocery sacks, as the thin film destroys the mechanical gears at the county sorting facility.
Guidelines for Heavy Trash and Mattresses
Heavy household items, like an old sofa or a broken wooden chair, can be disposed of during your regular garbage day. However, contracted carters typically limit this allowance to one bulk item per pickup. If you are discarding a mattress or a box spring, New York State health regulations require you to seal it entirely in a specialized plastic mattress bag before it touches the curb to curb the spread of bed bugs. Construction materials, such as drywall, roofing shingles, and raw lumber, are completely banned from standard curbside collection.
Managing Organic Yard Scraps
Dealing with autumn leaves and spring grass clippings requires specific care to comply with town codes. The local highway department conducts seasonal yard waste sweeps, provided homeowners use biodegradable paper lawn bags or designated open-top containers. Loose brush and twigs must be tied into manageable bundles no longer than four feet and placed neatly by the road. Putting yard scraps into standard plastic garbage bags guarantees they will be left on your lawn, as the regional composting facility cannot process synthetic plastic waste.
The Pomona Drop-Off Center for Hazardous Waste
For hazardous household items, residents cannot rely on the standard garbage trucks. Chemical solvents, old paint, pool chlorine, and electronic waste, such as broken laptops and televisions, must be transported to the Rockland County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Facility. Situated on Firemen’s Memorial Drive in nearby Pomona, this facility provides a safe, environmentally conscious way to discard toxic materials. You must present proof of Haverstraw residency, such as a driver's license or utility bill, upon arrival.
Slide Schedules for Federal Holidays
When a federally recognized holiday—like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day—interrupts the standard calendar, Haverstraw operates on a slide schedule. If your scheduled collection day falls on or after the holiday, your pickup will be delayed by one 24-hour period for the remainder of that week. Friday routes will consequently be picked up on Saturday, and normal routing will resume the following Monday morning.
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 decides the recycling rules for the town?
Recycling regulations are governed by Rockland Green, the county's solid waste management authority, which enforces a dual-stream sorting method for all Haverstraw properties.
Will the garbage men take my old kitchen cabinets?
No. Construction and demolition debris, including cabinets, drywall, and lumber, are strictly prohibited from routine curbside collection and must be hauled away by a private contractor.
Do I need a special bag to throw away a mattress?
Yes. All mattresses and box springs must be fully encased in a heavy-duty plastic mattress bag before placing them at the curb to prevent the spread of bed bugs.