Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Newburgh
Trash Day
Garbage is collected twice per week: Mondays and Thursdays for the North Side, and Tuesdays and Fridays for the South Side (with daily weekday pickup on Broadway between West St and Grand St).
Recycling
Recycling is collected once weekly by section: Section A on Mondays, Section B on Tuesdays, Section C on Thursdays, and Section D on Fridays.
Yard Waste
Every Wednesday (residents must call 845-565-1082 by 3:00 PM on Tuesday to schedule pickup).
Set Out Time
After 6:00 PM the evening before collection
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Water, sewer, and sanitation fees are billed quarterly; any unpaid balances as of October 31st are relevied onto the next year's property tax bill.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, Phone, In-Person
Resident-provided (metal or plastic with lid) Bin (Trash)
Max 96 gallons and 100 pounds per can. Single-family limited to 1 can. Must be placed in plastic bags inside the can. Must be placed out after 6:00 p.m. the night before. Containers must be labeled with the street address.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household refuse
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable materials
Resident-provided recycling containers Bin (Recycling)
Collections are divided into Sections A, B, C, and D running Monday through Friday. Bins must be placed out after 6:00 p.m. the evening before your assigned day. Recyclables must be properly separated from regular garbage.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastics
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Paper and cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food-soiled waste
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Must call 845-565-1082 by Tuesday 3:00 p.m. to schedule a free Wednesday pickup. Clippings can be in plastic bags or biodegradable bags. Brush must be tied up in bundles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Brush
- ✓Tree branches (max 4 feet long and 3 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on Wednesdays (by prepaid appointment)
Placement
Place at the curb after scheduling and prepaying. Do not set out before 6:00 p.m. the night before the Wednesday pickup.
Accepted
- ✓ Small furniture
- ✓ Mattresses and bed frames
- ✓ Large sofas
- ✓ Washers and dryers
- ✓ TVs and appliances
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Loose construction debris
- ✕ Massive unbagged cleanouts
- ✕ Tires (must be dropped off at DPW)
Fees range from $10 for small furniture/mattresses to $30 for large sofas, refrigerators, and large TVs. Tires cost $0.50 to $30 depending on size and must be dropped off at the DPW.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
There is no collection on City holidays. When a holiday falls on a Monday, Monday routes are picked up Tuesday, and Tuesday routes move to Wednesday. Thursday and Friday routes remain unchanged.
Yard Waste Exception
Any time a holiday falls on a Monday or Tuesday and bumps standard routes, the Wednesday Bulk and Yard Waste collections are completely canceled for that week.
Always verify emergency cancellations or holiday shifts on the city website's homepage alerts.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
April to MayThe city often initiates its free citywide bulk collection dates in late spring or summer [2.1.3]. Prepare your large, heavy items for these fee-waived cleanup events.
Summer
June to AugustTo combat odor and pests in the summer heat, ensure your garbage bags are tightly sealed inside metal or plastic containers with securely fastened lids, as required by city ordinance.
Autumn
October to NovemberWednesday yard waste pickups become heavily utilized for fall leaf clearing. You must call by Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. to get on the list, and you can conveniently use standard plastic bags if you run out of biodegradable ones.
Winter
December to MarchSnowstorms can delay collection. Remember that if a snow emergency pushes Monday routes to Tuesday, all Wednesday bulk and yard waste collections for that week will be completely suspended.
Local Tips & Community Info
Navigating City of Newburgh Solid Waste Collection
The City of Newburgh Department of Public Works (DPW) orchestrates weekly solid waste collection for residential neighborhoods, operating on a strict zone-based schedule. To maintain clean streets and deter urban wildlife, the municipal code mandates that all household refuse must be securely bagged and contained within the city-issued municipal garbage carts. These heavy-duty bins should be wheeled to the curbside no earlier than 6:00 PM on the evening prior to your designated collection day and no later than 6:00 AM on the morning of pickup. Lids must be fully closed; overflowing bins or loose garbage bags placed on the sidewalk will result in a missed pickup and a potential code violation.
Single-Stream Recycling Expectations
Newburgh strongly encourages environmental sustainability through its single-stream recycling program. Residents are provided with a dedicated recycling cart where they can mix clean cardboard, aluminum cans, glass bottles, and rigid plastics together without the need to sort them manually. It is imperative that all containers are rinsed out completely to prevent contamination of the entire truckload. Furthermore, the DPW strictly prohibits the use of plastic grocery bags within the recycling carts. Items must be tossed in loosely. If cardboard boxes are too large to fit inside the cart, they must be broken down and flattened completely before being placed neatly next to the bin.
Scheduling Bulk Item and Appliance Disposal
Getting rid of large furniture pieces, broken appliances, and excessive household clutter requires a bit of planning in Newburgh. Standard sanitation trucks will not hoist heavy items like couches, dressers, or stoves during regular weekly routes. Homeowners must contact the DPW directly to schedule a specialized bulk pickup. White goods, particularly refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners, require certified Freon removal before the city can legally process them, which may involve a nominal environmental fee. Additionally, discarded tires are heavily regulated and must be brought directly to the transfer station rather than being left on the residential curb.
Yard Debris Management and Holiday Interruptions
During the spring and fall seasons, managing yard waste becomes a priority for local homeowners. The city typically mandates that leaves, grass clippings, and small twigs be packed exclusively into biodegradable paper lawn bags—plastic bags will be bypassed by the collection crews. Larger tree branches and brush must be securely bundled, tied with heavy twine, and cut to lengths not exceeding four feet to ensure they fit safely into the collection compactors. When a federally observed holiday such as Memorial Day or Thanksgiving occurs, the sanitation schedule automatically shifts forward by one business day for the remainder of that week.
Drop-off Facilities
Newburgh DPW Garage (Tire Drop-off)
88 Pierces Road, Newburgh, NY 12550
Materials Accepted
Orange County Transfer Station #1 (Newburgh)
21 Orr Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I put my garbage out in Newburgh?
Residents must place their city-issued sanitation carts at the curb between 6:00 PM the night before and 6:00 AM on the morning of their scheduled collection day.
Can I leave old furniture on the curb for regular pickup?
No. Regular sanitation trucks cannot process bulk waste. You must contact the Department of Public Works to schedule an independent bulk pickup for items like couches and dressers.
How do I dispose of autumn leaves and grass clippings?
Yard waste must be placed in biodegradable brown paper lawn bags. Branches and brush must be tied in bundles no longer than four feet. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited for green waste.