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
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Keep the Brush Pile Clean
For the Town of Irondequoit DPW to collect your brush, the pile must strictly contain clean wood and branches. Piles mixed with metal, concrete, plastic, building materials, or leaves will be left at the curb.
Say No to Plastic Bags at the Curb
Monroe County recycling processing facilities frequently jam when plastic shopping bags enter the mechanical sorting stream. Keep all recyclables loose in your hauler-provided cart and return plastic bags to local grocery stores.
E-Waste Requires the ecoPark
Never hide old laptops, televisions, or rechargeable batteries in your curbside bin. These items are illegal to landfill in New York State and must be taken to the Monroe County ecoPark for safe processing.
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.
About Irondequoit Waste Management
Private Subscription Trash Service in Irondequoit
Unlike municipalities that manage city-wide public sanitation fleets, the Town of Irondequoit operates on a private subscription model. Residents are responsible for selecting and contracting with one of the town's licensed waste haulers, such as Waste Management, Casella, or Suburban Disposal. Under Chapter 192 of the local town code, property owners must be able to prove they have an active refuse collection service, ensuring that household garbage is managed properly and consistently across the community.
Proper Cart Placement and Chapter 192 Rules
Maintaining Irondequoit's neighborhood aesthetics is a top priority for local code enforcement. Town regulations strictly mandate that all trash and recycling receptacles must be stored behind the front foundation line of the primary structure or securely tucked within an enclosed building or corral. When collection day approaches, bins cannot be placed at the curb before 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to pickup, and empty containers must be returned out of sight by the end of your service day.
Town-Provided Brush and Leaf Drop-Off Services
While your private hauler handles standard household garbage, the Irondequoit Department of Public Works (DPW) steps in to help manage seasonal yard debris. Free curbside brush pickup is offered from April through October, divided strategically into town quadrants. If you live in the Northwest or Northeast, pickups begin around the 1st of the month, while Southwest and Southeast neighborhoods are serviced starting the 15th. For autumn leaf cleanup, the DPW operates a dedicated leaf drop-off facility on East Ridge Road, which includes expanded weekend hours in late fall.
Hazardous Materials and Monroe County ecoPark
Because Irondequoit operates under the Monroe County framework, residents have direct access to the regional ecoPark facility on Avion Drive for hard-to-dispose-of items. Standard private haulers explicitly ban materials like wet oil-based paint, lithium-ion batteries, and harsh household chemicals from curbside bins. By utilizing the ecoPark, Irondequoit homeowners can safely dispose of these hazardous materials, along with outdated electronics, keeping dangerous compounds out of upstate New York's environment.
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
Does the Town of Irondequoit provide municipal trash collection?
No. The Town of Irondequoit requires residents to use a private subscription system. Homeowners must independently hire a licensed private refuse collector, such as Waste Management, Casella, or Suburban Disposal Corporation, to manage their weekly garbage.
What are the town rules for storing my trash cans?
Under Chapter 192 of the Town Code, all refuse containers must be stored completely behind the front foundation line of your home or securely hidden within an enclosed building or dumpster corral. They cannot be left in the front yard or driveway permanently.
How does the town's free brush pickup work?
The Irondequoit DPW provides free brush collection from April through October based on town quadrants. The Northwest and Northeast quadrants are serviced starting the 1st of the month, while the Southwest and Southeast begin on the 15th. Brush must be unbundled and no larger than a standard parking space.
Where can I dispose of my fall leaves if the town doesn't pick them up at the curb?
While the DPW does not currently offer vacuum or bagged curbside leaf collection, you can take your leaves to the DPW facility at 2629 East Ridge Road. Drop-offs are accepted during standard weekday hours, with expanded weekend morning hours offered from late October through November.