Resident-provided can or heavy-duty plastic bags Bin (Trash)
Containers must be 32 gallons or less with lids, or heavy-duty plastic bags. Maximum weight is 75 pounds per container/bag. Brown leaf/yard waste bags are strictly prohibited for garbage use.
Accepted Items
- ✓Kitchen garbage
- ✓Non-kitchen trash
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Food waste
Resident-provided bin Bin (Recycling)
New Rochelle uses dual-stream recycling. Commingled items (plastics, metal, glass, cartons) go in one bin, while paper/cardboard must be kept separate. All items must be loose in the bin, never in plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics coded #1 through #7
- ✓Glass food and beverage containers
- ✓Metal food and soup cans
- ✓Waxed cardboard juice and milk containers
- ✓Clean aluminum foil
- ✓Paper and corrugated cardboard (kept separate)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Commingled items in plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Ceramics
- ✕Toxic paint or tar cans
- ✕Gas cylinders
Yard Waste Bin
The City of New Rochelle will NOT pick up grass clippings with regular garbage. Grass clippings should be left on your lawn or composted on-site.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (First pickup day of the week for standard bulk; by appointment for metals/e-waste)
Placement
Place items curbside by 7:00 AM (6:00 AM Memorial Day to Labor Day). Appliances must have a Freon sticker. Do not place items in the street.
Accepted
- ✓ Wrapped mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Heavy metal items
- ✓ Refrigerators and ACs (with Freon removal sticker)
- ✓ Televisions, computers, and printers
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Roofing materials
- ✕ Tires and car batteries
- ✕ Commercial garbage
- ✕ Motor oil and medical waste
Freon removal requires a permit from the City Clerk prior to scheduling an appliance pickup, or residents can hire a licensed private contractor to extract the Freon and apply their company sticker.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
During a holiday week, regular bulk and trash pickup occurs ONLY on your first scheduled pickup day of that week, and recycling will be collected on your second garbage collection day.
Yard Waste Exception
Appliance and heavy metal collections (which are normally scheduled for Thursdays) are entirely suspended during any week containing a city holiday.
Always refer to the DPW's annual Collection Schedule calendar, as the exact shifting of days depends on whether you live in the North End or South End.
Observed Holidays
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Never Use Plastic Bags for Recycling
Commingled recyclables placed inside plastic grocery bags or contractor bags will be rejected at the curb. Always place your plastics, glass, and metal containers completely loose inside your 32-gallon recycling can [1.1.2].
Do Not Use Yard Bags for Kitchen Trash
While heavy-duty plastic bags are acceptable for regular garbage, using brown paper leaf and yard waste bags to dispose of household or kitchen garbage is strictly prohibited by the Bureau of Sanitation.
Keep Cartons with Commingled Containers
Waxed cardboard milk and juice containers do not belong with your paper and corrugated cardboard recycling. They must be placed in the commingled container stream alongside your plastics and glass.
Seasonal Information
Summer
Memorial Day - Labor DaySet-out times shift early for the summer. All garbage, recycling, and bulk materials must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM instead of the usual 7:00 AM.
Autumn to Spring
October - AprilThe city strictly bans grass clippings from regular trash pickup year-round. During these months in particular, the DPW officially recommends residents utilize a mulching mower and leave clippings on the lawn.
About New Rochelle Waste Management
Dual-Zone Refuse Collection Schedule
The City of New Rochelle divides its waste collection routes geographically. Residents in the 'North End' have their regular household garbage collected on Mondays and Thursdays. Meanwhile, those in the 'South End' (which includes both West and East ends) are serviced on Tuesdays and Fridays. This systematic division ensures efficient routing for the Bureau of Sanitation across the densely populated city.
Summer Heat Early Set-Out Rule
To protect sanitation workers during the hottest months of the year, New Rochelle enforces a strict seasonal shift for waste set-out times. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, all garbage, recycling, and bulk items must be placed at the curbside no later than 6:00 AM on your collection day. During the rest of the year, the deadline reverts to the standard 7:00 AM.
Strict Appliance and E-Waste Appointment Requirements
Heavy metals, appliances, and electronics are not collected with standard household refuse. Metal items and appliances are picked up strictly on Thursdays, and residents must call the DPW at 914-235-3593 before noon on the preceding Tuesday to secure an appointment. Televisions and computer monitors require a separate appointment (call 914-235-5830 by Thursday at 3 PM) and are collected on the 2nd Saturday of the month for the North End, and the 3rd Saturday for the South End.
Mandatory Mattress Bedbug Encasement
In compliance with public health standards, the City of New Rochelle will not collect exposed bedding. Any mattress or box spring placed at the curb for refuse collection must be individually wrapped in a disposable plastic mattress bag and completely sealed with heavy packing tape. Unsealed mattresses will be tagged and left on the curb, potentially resulting in code violations.
Recycling Old NYS License Plates
As New York State issues new license plates, New Rochelle offers a unique convenience: residents can recycle their old metal plates directly in their commingled recycling bin. However, for security purposes, the DPW strongly advises using a permanent marker to thoroughly deface the plate numbers and deliberately placing the front and back plates in the bin on completely different collection weeks.
Drop-off Facilities
Westchester County Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF)
15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do I need to put my trash out in New Rochelle?
Normally, all materials must be placed at the curb no later than 7:00 AM. However, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the set-out time changes strictly to 6:00 AM.
How do I get rid of an old refrigerator or air conditioner?
First, you must obtain a Freon removal permit from the City Clerk (or have a licensed contractor extract it and sticker the appliance). Then, call the DPW at 914-235-3593 before noon on a Tuesday to schedule a Thursday metal pickup.
How do I throw away a mattress in New Rochelle?
Mattresses and box springs placed at the curb for refuse collection MUST be individually wrapped in a disposable plastic mattress bag and completely sealed with packing tape to prevent the spread of bedbugs.
Will the city pick up my grass clippings?
No. The City of New Rochelle will not pick up grass clippings with your regular garbage. The city instructs residents to leave grass clippings on their lawn or compost them.