Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Mount Pleasant
Trash Day
Twice weekly: Mondays & Thursdays or Tuesdays & Fridays depending on your street/area
Recycling
Every Wednesday (alternating weekly between paper/cardboard and commingled bottles/cans)
Yard Waste
Monthly brush collection runs April through October by designated town section; fall leaf vacuum pickup runs from mid-October through late autumn
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside trash and recycling services are funded through town property taxes and serviced by CRP Sanitation, while town water is billed separately on a quarterly basis.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Property tax exemptions are available for qualifying Senior Citizens, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans through the Town Assessor's office.
Any standard durable bin Bin (Trash)
All regular garbage must be placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection days (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday).
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household solid waste
- ✓Dried out paint cans (lids off)
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Food waste
Any bin clearly marked for recycling Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is collected exclusively on Wednesdays on an alternating schedule (commingled one week, paper/cardboard the next). Recyclables must not be bagged in plastic.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass jars and bottles of all colors
- ✓Metal food and pet food cans
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs (#1-7)
- ✓Clean aluminum foil and trays
- ✓Newspaper, magazines, and junk mail
- ✓Non-wax cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Aerosol spray nozzles
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Televisions and electronics
- ✕Hazardous chemicals
Yard Waste Bin
Brush is collected by the Highway Department from April to October based on your section. Leaves must be placed in paper bags or left for vacuum pickup during the fall season.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree branches and brush
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Second collection day of the week (Thursday or Friday).
Placement
Bulk materials must be placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your designated second pickup day. Appointments are mandatory for large appliances and heavy furniture.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large furniture
- ✓ Household appliances (by appointment)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Televisions
- ✕ Computer monitors
- ✕ Air conditioners
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
There is no extra town fee for standard curbside bulk collection, but you must contact CRP Sanitation at (914) 592-4129 to arrange the pickup for oversized items.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a designated holiday falls on a scheduled sanitation day, there will be no pickup. Services are typically pushed back or adjusted for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Highway Department brush and leaf schedules may experience slight delays around major town holidays due to staffing.
Always refer to the current year's PDF Sanitation Booklet provided by the town for exact make-up collection dates.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring/Summer
April - OctoberThe Highway Department conducts scheduled brush and branch collection based on five town sections. Trucks spend a maximum of 15 minutes per property. Brush cannot be collected after October 31st.
Fall
October - DecemberCurbside leaf collection takes priority. Leaves must be placed in designated biodegradable paper bags or prepared curbside for the town's leaf vacuum trucks. Never mix brush with leaf piles.
Winter/Spring
February - AprilResidents can contact the Highway Department starting February 1st to reserve free compost from the town's Leaf Recycling Facility. Deliveries generally begin in early April on a first-come, first-served basis.
Local Tips & Community Info
Residential Sanitation in Unincorporated Mount Pleasant
For residents living outside the incorporated villages in areas like Valhalla, Hawthorne, and Thornwood, the Town of Mount Pleasant Highway Department handles all curbside refuse and recycling collection. The town is divided into specific sanitation routes to ensure efficient weekly pickups. Homeowners are encouraged to keep a copy of the annual sanitation calendar, mailed directly to residences every winter, as it outlines exact collection days for different neighborhoods and highlights any seasonal program changes.
Westchester County Dual-Stream Requirements
In strict compliance with Westchester County environmental laws, Mount Pleasant operates a dual-stream recycling program. This means residents must separate their recyclables into two distinct categories, which are collected on alternating days or weeks depending on your zone. Paper and corrugated cardboard must be bundled or placed in a dedicated bin, completely separate from commingled containers like glass bottles, aluminum cans, and rigid plastics (labeled #1 through #7). Cross-contaminating these two streams will result in your items being left at the curb.
Proper Receptacle Specifications and Timelines
To protect sanitation workers from injury, the town has implemented firm restrictions on garbage can sizes and weights. Standard household trash must be placed in heavy-duty cans with secure lids, not exceeding 32 gallons in capacity or 50 pounds in total weight. Plastic bags left outside of a container are prohibited, as they attract local wildlife. All receptacles must be positioned at the edge of the driveway by 6:00 a.m. on the morning of your scheduled pickup, but no earlier than the evening before.
Navigating Heavy Furniture and Scrap Metal Collection
When you need to dispose of bulky items that cannot fit into a standard 32-gallon can, Mount Pleasant offers specialized bulk rubbish pickups. Sofas, mattresses, and wooden furniture are typically collected on your second garbage day of the week, but residents must limit this to two large items per pickup. For white goods, such as washing machines, stoves, and hot water heaters, you must schedule a specialized scrap metal collection by calling the Highway Department directly. Refrigerators and air conditioners require a certified Freon removal sticker before they can be legally hauled away.
Electronic Waste and the Valhalla H-MRF
New York State legislation bans the curbside disposal of electronic waste, meaning you cannot throw old televisions, computers, or tablets into your regular garbage. Mount Pleasant residents can bring their e-waste directly to the designated drop-off containers located at the Highway Department facility. Furthermore, because the town borders the Westchester County Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) on Woods Road in Valhalla, locals have incredibly convenient access to safely dispose of hazardous chemicals, paints, and pesticides by booking a drop-off appointment online.
Holiday Route Adjustments and Weather Cancellations
Municipal holidays profoundly impact the standard collection rhythm. When a recognized holiday like Labor Day or Memorial Day falls on a Monday, all subsequent sanitation routes for that week are pushed forward by exactly one day. During severe winter weather, such as heavy Nor'easter snowstorms, the Highway Department may temporarily suspend trash collection to prioritize plowing and salting operations. In these instances, alerts are broadcast via the town's emergency notification system and posted on the official municipal website.
Drop-off Facilities
Westchester County Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF)
15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mount Pleasant use single-stream or dual-stream recycling?
The town strictly follows a dual-stream recycling model. Paper and cardboard must be kept completely separate from your commingled glass, plastic, and metal containers.
What is the maximum size for a garbage can in the town?
Residents must use garbage cans that do not exceed 32 gallons in capacity. Furthermore, a fully loaded can must not weigh more than 50 pounds.
How do I throw away an old air conditioning unit?
Air conditioners and refrigerators contain harmful refrigerants. You must first have a professional remove the Freon and apply a certification sticker, then call the Highway Department to schedule a scrap metal pickup.