Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Mamaroneck
Trash Day
Twice weekly on either Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday depending on your neighborhood route; bulk items are collected on your second trash day.
Recycling
Paper and cardboard recycling is collected every Wednesday; commingled bottles, cans, and plastics are collected on your second regular trash day (Thursday or Friday).
Yard Waste
Curbside collection occurs on your first pickup day of the week (Monday or Tuesday) from April through October 31.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste and recycling services are funded through local property taxes rather than a standalone municipal trash bill, though curbside metal pickup requires a advance appointment.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person, E-Check
Pro Tip / Discount
Eligible seniors aged 70 and older or individuals with qualifying disabilities can apply for a Curbside Garbage Collection Exemption for side- or rear-of-house pickup assistance.
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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
Understanding Mamaroneck's Household Garbage Collection
Residential sanitation services in the area are coordinated through the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Sanitation Commission and the local Department of Public Works. Household refuse is collected twice weekly, falling on either a Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday schedule depending on your specific neighborhood route. Homeowners are permitted to place up to three bags or three 35-gallon barrels at the curb per pickup. It is crucial that no single container exceeds 75 pounds in weight. Receptacles must be made of heavy-duty plastic or metal and include a secure lid to deter wildlife. Please note that sunken or in-ground garbage bins are strictly prohibited by local ordinance. All waste should be set out the night before or no later than 6:00 AM on your designated collection morning.
Local Recycling Regulations and Food Waste Drop-Off
Environmental sustainability is a priority for the community, meaning recycling separation is mandatory. Commingled materials such as glass jars, aluminum cans, and plastics coded 1 through 7 must be placed loosely in an open blue bin. Plastic grocery bags are never allowed in the recycling stream as they jam processing machinery. Additionally, the municipality offers a robust food waste composting program. Residents can collect organic kitchen scraps in countertop pails using compostable bio-bags and transport them to the dedicated drop-off bins located at the Maxwell Avenue Recycling Center during regular operating hours.
Disposing of Bulky Items and Furniture
When it is time to clear out the attic or upgrade the living room, heavy bulk items are picked up once a week on your second scheduled garbage day, which will be either Thursday or Friday. You can set out a maximum of two pieces of furniture per collection. The curbside pile must remain neat, staying off the roadway, and cannot exceed an area of 8 feet long by 4 feet wide. If you are discarding mattresses or box springs, the local health code requires them to be completely wrapped and sealed in plastic before being left on the curb. Construction debris, dirt, and stones are not accepted on regular routes and require a private carter.
How to Handle Scrap Metal, Appliances, and E-Waste
Discarding metal items, large electronics, and household appliances requires a different procedure than standard bulk pickup. Scrap metal is strictly banned from Thursday and Friday routes. Instead, residents must call the Highway Department at (914) 381-7825 by Tuesday afternoon to arrange a specialized Wednesday metal collection. Keep in mind that appliances containing Freon gas, such as old refrigerators, dehumidifiers, or air conditioning units, cannot be left at the curb under any circumstances. Homeowners must schedule an appointment to safely drop these hazardous items off at the Westchester County Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) situated in Valhalla.
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 many bags of trash can I put out in Mamaroneck?
Residents are allowed a maximum of three secured bags or three 35-gallon outdoor barrels per scheduled collection, with a strict weight limit of 75 pounds per container.
When is heavy bulk trash picked up?
Bulk refuse, including wrapped mattresses and up to two pieces of furniture, is collected exclusively on your second scheduled pickup day of the week (either Thursday or Friday).
Can I leave scrap metal at the curb with my regular garbage?
No, metal items are not collected on standard trash days. You must call the Highway Department at (914) 381-7825 to arrange a special Wednesday scrap metal appointment.