Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Irondequoit
Trash Day
Trash collection is privately contracted through Town-licensed haulers (such as Casella, Waste Management, Suburban Disposal, and J.P. White). Collection occurs Monday through Friday depending on your chosen provider and neighborhood route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected by your contracted private hauler, generally scheduled bi-weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Curbside brush collection is provided by the Town DPW from April through October: beginning the 1st of the month for North quadrants (NW and NE) and the 15th of the month for South quadrants (SW and SE).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash and recycling services are not included in town property taxes; residents must independently set up service and pay their chosen licensed hauler.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly or Monthly (billed directly by private hauler)
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
No specific discounts listed by the town; check directly with your private waste hauler for potential senior or low-volume rate options.
Varies by contracted hauler Bin (Trash)
Trash must be prepared according to your specific hauler's guidelines. Per Town Code, receptacles must be stored behind the front foundation line and placed at the curb no earlier than 4:00 p.m. the day before collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-hazardous residential refuse
Varies by contracted hauler Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables ultimately head to Monroe County facilities and must remain loose in the bin. Do not bag recyclables in plastic. Bins must be returned to the property by the end of collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard
- ✓Mixed paper and mail
- ✓Metal food/beverage cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam packing peanuts
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses)
- ✕Hazardous chemicals
Yard Waste Bin
The town provides free unbundled brush pickup by quadrant (max volume: one parking space). Leaves are not accepted curbside by the DPW but can be taken to the East Ridge Road drop-off site.
Accepted Items
- ✓Brush
- ✓Tree branches
- ✓Bushes
- ✓Leaves (at drop-off site only)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Arranged privately via your hauler
Placement
To comply with Town Code Chapter 192, bulk items cannot sit at the curb indefinitely. Do not place them curbside before 4:00 p.m. the day before your privately scheduled bulk pickup.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Non-freon appliances
- ✓ Large household junk (varies by hauler)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Liquid paint
- ✕ Freon-containing units (unless permitted by hauler)
- ✕ Electronics
Bulk disposal rates are set strictly by the private hauling companies. The town does not subsidize these individual collection fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Holiday collection schedules are determined by your private hauler. In most cases, if a major holiday falls on a weekday, service is delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
Town DPW brush pickups operate on multi-week schedules by quadrant, so specific single-day holidays typically do not alter the broader monthly brush pickup windows.
Always consult your specific licensed waste hauler (e.g., Casella, WM, or Suburban Disposal) for their exact annual holiday calendar.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring / Summer
April - OctoberThe Town's DPW brush collection runs monthly from April to October. Make sure your unbundled brush is at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your quadrant's scheduled start date (either the 1st or 15th).
Fall
October - NovemberCurbside leaf pickup is not provided by the town. Instead, the DPW facility at 2629 East Ridge Road opens for designated weekend leaf drop-offs (typically from late October through November) between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Winter
December - MarchHeavy lake-effect snows are common in Irondequoit. When setting bins out after a storm, clear a flat space for them rather than placing them in the street or perched precariously on snowbanks where plows might hit them.
Local Tips & Community Info
Choosing a Private Waste Hauler
The Town of Irondequoit utilizes a subscription-based sanitation model for daily household refuse. Instead of relying on a centralized municipal fleet, property owners are responsible for establishing their own service contracts with local private hauling companies. Popular regional providers, such as Waste Management and Casella, offer customized curbside collection packages. Homeowners should evaluate different vendors to find a pickup day, cart size, and pricing structure that best fits their family's needs.
Code Enforcement for Refuse
To maintain the aesthetic appeal and safety of local neighborhoods, the Irondequoit Code Enforcement Unit strictly regulates how waste is stored. Municipal ordinances forbid the ongoing accumulation of garbage on front lawns. Trash receptacles should only be placed at the edge of the driveway on your scheduled collection day and must be promptly pulled back to an enclosed structure or rear yard once the trucks have emptied them. Failing to adhere to these property maintenance rules can result in official citations.
Curbside Recycling Fundamentals
Although collection schedules vary by private contractor, all operators adhere to standard Monroe County recycling protocols. Residents should place rinsed glass bottles, metal cans, and clean cardboard loosely inside their designated recycling carts. You must never bag your recyclables, as plastic bags jam the regional sorting machinery. Furthermore, highly combustible items like lithium-ion batteries and old cell phones are strictly prohibited from curbside bins due to extreme fire risks inside the compacting trucks.
Ecopark for Hazardous Materials
For dangerous items that your private carter cannot legally transport, residents must utilize the Monroe County Ecopark facility located on Avion Drive in nearby Rochester. This specialized drop-off center is the designated destination for disposing of wet oil-based paint, automotive fluids, pesticides, and outdated electronics like televisions and computer monitors. Safely diverting these toxic substances away from local landfills protects the regional watershed from chemical contamination.
DPW Brush and Limb Collection
While routine yard waste is largely handled by your private trash company or local composting, the Irondequoit Department of Public Works provides a dedicated brush pickup program to assist with heavy seasonal maintenance. The town is divided into specific geographic quadrants, and municipal crews rotate through these zones to collect large tree limbs and woody debris placed along the right-of-way. Homeowners must consult the official DPW quadrant map to determine their specific neighborhood's brush collection timeline.
Handling Large Bulk Debris
Disposing of a broken couch, heavily damaged mattress, or rusted appliance requires direct coordination with your contracted sanitation company. Most private haulers operating within the town limits offer bulk item removal, but they typically require advanced notice to send a properly equipped vehicle. An additional heavy-item surcharge may apply depending on your specific subscription tier and the overall weight of the discarded object.
Drop-off Facilities
Irondequoit DPW Leaf Drop-Off
2629 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14622
Materials Accepted
Monroe County ecoPark
10 Avion Drive, Rochester, NY 14624
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I contact if my trash wasn't picked up?
Because sanitation is handled by independent businesses, you must reach out to the customer service department of your specific private hauling company, rather than the town hall, to report a missed collection.
Can I leave old tires out for my garbage man?
No, standard refuse trucks will not accept automotive tires. You must take old tires to an authorized auto repair shop or the regional Ecopark for specialized recycling.
When will the town pick up my tree branches?
The Department of Public Works schedules brush collection based on a town-wide quadrant system. You need to check the official town brush directory to find out when crews will be active in your specific neighborhood.