Resident-provided Bin (Trash)
Limit of 3 bags or 3 barrels per pickup. Receptacles must have a maximum volume of 35 gallons and weigh no more than 75 pounds. Place at the curb by 6:30 AM on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Regular household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Pet waste (double bagged)
Resident-provided (Blue bin or designated open can) Bin (Recycling)
Collected on Wednesdays by 6:30 AM. Must be placed in a bin or open garbage can; plastic bags are strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastics coded 1-7
- ✓Metal cans and aluminum foil
- ✓Paper, cardboard, and newspaper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Ceramics
- ✕Hazardous waste
Yard Waste Bin
Collected on your first garbage day of the week (Monday or Tuesday) from early April through October 31. Must be in biodegradable brown bags or a clean, empty garbage can. Dirt and plastic bags are prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves (outside of fall vacuum season)
- ✓Small branches (tied in bundles max 4 ft long and 4 in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a week (Thursday or Friday)
Placement
Set out by 6:30 AM on your designated Thursday or Friday. Items must be placed at the curb, off the road and sidewalk.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Household bulk items
- ✓ Carpets (cut into manageable pieces)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Scrap metal (collected Wednesdays by appointment)
- ✕ Electronics and TVs
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Freon-containing appliances
Standard bulk rubbish within the 8x4 area is collected without additional fees. Scrap metal requires calling for an appointment.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a holiday falls on a weekday, the Maxwell Avenue Yard closes and regular collection schedules are modified. Residents should refer to the annual LMJSC collection calendar for specific route shifts.
Yard Waste Exception
During holiday weeks, yard waste pickups are often suspended or shifted. Always check the official website alerts.
Sign up for text and email alerts through the Sanitation Commission website to receive immediate notifications regarding snow delays or holiday schedule shifts.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Dirt Out of the Yard Waste
When weeding or cleaning up your landscaping, shake the dirt off the roots. The sanitation commission explicitly states that dirt and soil are not considered yard waste and will cause your brown bags or yard bins to be left at the curb.
Secure and Double Bag Pet Waste
Pet waste is accepted in your regular household trash, but for the safety of the sanitation crews, it must be properly contained. Gather all small dog waste bags and consolidate them into one larger, sealed plastic bag before putting them in your trash can.
Do Not Flush Disinfecting Wipes
Even if packaging claims wipes are 'flushable,' the Westchester County sewer systems cannot process them. Wipes cause massive blockages in the pipes leading to treatment plants. Always throw wipes and paper towels in your regular garbage.
Seasonal Information
Spring
AprilCurbside yard waste collection officially resumes the first week of April on your first scheduled garbage pickup day (Monday or Tuesday). Ensure you are using compostable paper bags or open rigid cans.
Autumn
Mid-October to DecemberThe Highway Department utilizes vacuum trucks for fall leaf collection. Rake leaves to the curb line rather than bagging them, but keep them out of the street to avoid hazardous driving conditions and blocked storm drains.
Winter
Late December to JanuaryThe Town Highway Department collects Christmas trees curbside from late December until mid-January. Do not put trees in plastic bags, and remove all lights and wire ornaments.
About Mamaroneck Waste Management
A Historic Joint Sanitation Partnership
The unincorporated Town of Mamaroneck and the neighboring Village of Larchmont operate under a unique partnership established by the state legislature in 1938—the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Sanitation Commission. This municipal agency ensures residents receive twice-a-week garbage collection, weekly bulk 'rubbish' sweeps, and dedicated recycling days, streamlining waste management across both communities to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
Twice-a-Week Garbage and The 'Rubbish' Day
Households in the Town of Mamaroneck receive standard garbage collection on either a Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday schedule. A major perk of this schedule is the weekly 'rubbish' or bulk collection. On your second scheduled garbage day of the week (Thursday or Friday), residents can place bulky household items at the curb without scheduling an appointment, provided the pile is kept off the sidewalk and does not exceed an 8-foot by 4-foot area.
Wednesday Appointments for Scrap Metal
While standard bulk items go out on your second garbage day, scrap metal has its own strict protocol. Curbside metal collection occurs exclusively on Wednesdays and requires a confirmed appointment. You must call the Town Highway Department at 914-381-7825 by 2:00 PM on Tuesday to get on the route. If you place metal items at the curb without calling ahead, you could face a town code violation.
Seasonal Leaf Vacuuming by the Highway Department
During the fall, from mid-October to late December, the Town Highway Department transitions its operations to leaf collection. Residents are instructed to rake leaves directly to the curb line—ensuring they stay out of the paved street to prevent clogging storm drains—where specialized vacuum trucks will collect them. Do not bag these autumn leaves or mix in branches and grass clippings, as contaminated piles will be rejected until the debris is removed.
Comprehensive Drop-Offs at the Maxwell Avenue Facility
If you miss a pickup or generate excess waste, the Maxwell Avenue Recycling Facility serves as a vital resource for Mamaroneck and Larchmont residents. Open most days of the week, the facility accepts up to six trash bags of overflow waste, bulk yard debris, and recyclables. It is also the designated drop-off point for the community’s voluntary countertop food scrap composting program.
Drop-off Facilities
Maxwell Avenue Recycling Facility
40 Maxwell Avenue, Larchmont, NY 10538
Materials Accepted
Westchester County H-MRF
15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get rid of an old refrigerator or air conditioner in Mamaroneck?
Appliances containing Freon cannot be left curbside for regular bulk rubbish pickup. You must schedule an appointment to bring them to the Westchester County Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) in Valhalla.
Does Mamaroneck have a town dump for excess garbage?
Yes. Residents of the unincorporated Town of Mamaroneck and Village of Larchmont can bring up to six bags (or four 64-gallon barrels) of household waste to the Maxwell Avenue Recycling Facility. You must show proof of residency.
When is heavy bulk trash picked up in Mamaroneck?
Bulky 'rubbish' items like furniture and mattresses are picked up once a week on your second scheduled garbage day (Thursday or Friday). Just ensure the pile does not exceed an area 8 feet long by 4 feet wide.
Can I put metal items out with my regular bulk rubbish?
No. Scrap metal items are not collected on Thursday or Friday. You must contact the Town Highway Department at 914-381-7825 by Tuesday afternoon to schedule a dedicated Wednesday metal pickup.