Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Peekskill
Trash Day
Trash is collected on Mondays for residents on the West Side and Tuesdays for residents on the East Side.
Recycling
Commingled recycling (bottles, cans, plastics) is collected citywide every Friday. Newspaper and cardboard recycling is collected on alternating Wednesdays according to the city calendar.
Yard Waste
Bagged leaves are collected on designated Thursdays during seasonal collection weeks in the spring and fall, with street leaf vacuuming scheduled each November (the city does not collect grass clippings).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside refuse and recycling collection is a municipal service funded through city property taxes, while water and sewer services are billed separately on a quarterly basis.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior Citizens with Limited Income Exemption (RP-467) and New York School Tax Relief (STAR) exemptions are available for eligible homeowners.
Personal trash cans or bags Bin (Trash)
Maximum of 4 waste containers or 32-gallon bags per pickup. Bags must not exceed 50 lbs. Cans must have a secure lid and two handles. Bungee cords are prohibited. Do not place out before 6:00 p.m. the night before.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Personal recycling bins Bin (Recycling)
Peekskill uses a dual stream system. Commingled glass/plastic/metal is collected on 'C' days on the calendar. Paper and cardboard are collected on 'N/C' days. Cardboard must be broken down and bundled or bagged in brown paper.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1-7
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (caps removed)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and flattened cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam (cups, cartons, packaging)
- ✕Plastic utensils
- ✕Hardcover books
- ✕Light bulbs
- ✕Juice pouches
Yard Waste Bin
Grass clippings are NOT collected. Leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags for scheduled 'B/L' pickup days. Loose leaves may only be swept to the curb during your street's specific assigned loose leaf collection week in the fall.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Scheduled B/T Days and Saturday Drop-Off
Placement
Check your district calendar for the next curbside 'B/T' day. For the Saturday Drop-Off, you must purchase a $35 punch card from City Hall and bring items to the City Garage at 100 Lower South Street between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and desks
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (must be bagged in plastic)
- ✓ File cabinets
- ✓ E-waste (up to 2 pieces at garage)
- ✓ Appliances without Freon
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Lawnmowers containing gas or oil
- ✕ Cement bottoms for swing sets
The Saturday Drop-Off Card costs $35 for 5 punches. E-waste is limited to 2 pieces per weekend per vehicle. Pull-out couches must have the mattress removed and prepared separately.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Holidays are marked with an 'H' on the East and West side calendars. There is no scheduled pickup on these days.
Yard Waste Exception
Because collections do not simply slide one day forward across the board, you must check the printed calendar matrix for your specific side of the city to see the exact rescheduled collection day for missed routes.
Always refer to the official East/West side PDF calendars, as special Saturday Drop-Off ('S/D') days or recycling dates may shift around holidays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to AprilThe Alternate Side of the Street Parking Policy is in effect for snow removal from December 1st to April 15th. As a rule of thumb, if there is no sign explicitly authorizing parking, overnight street parking is not permitted.
Fall
October to DecemberBagged leaves are collected on designated 'B/L' days on the sanitation calendar. You may only sweep loose leaves to the curb during your street's exact assigned loose leaf collection week.
Spring/Summer
April to SeptemberGrass clippings will not be collected by the DPW at any point during the summer. Do not sweep grass into the street, as it washes into catch basins and pollutes the local watershed.
Local Tips & Community Info
Peekskill Curbside Tote Regulations
The Department of Public Works in Peekskill utilizes an automated truck system for residential garbage collection. To accommodate these specialized vehicles, the city supplies specific automated totes to every household. Residents must ensure that their trash is placed exclusively inside these city-issued bins with the lids completely closed. Overflowing carts or secondary store-bought bins will not be serviced by the mechanical arms. For prompt collection, wheel your tote to the curb no later than 6:00 AM on your designated route day, but refrain from placing it out before dusk the night prior to avoid attracting local pests.
Dual-Stream Recycling Mandates
Aligning with Westchester County environmental directives, Peekskill strictly enforces a dual-stream recycling system. This requires separating your recyclable materials into two distinct categories, which are collected on alternate weeks. Paper products, such as flattened cardboard boxes and newspapers, must be bundled or kept dry in a designated bin. Commingled materials, including rinsed glass jars, metal food cans, and rigid plastics, belong in a separate load. Never bundle your recyclables in plastic grocery bags, as they jam the sorting machinery at the county recycling center.
Scheduling Heavy Item Pickups
Discarding large household goods like mattresses, sofas, or broken dressers requires proactive planning. The Peekskill DPW does not pick up bulk trash on standard garbage routes. Instead, homeowners must contact the Public Works office at (914) 734-4130 to schedule a dedicated bulk collection appointment. Appliances and scrap metal also require an appointment and are typically collected on designated Fridays. Keep in mind that doors must be completely removed from refrigerators before they are placed on the sidewalk for safety reasons.
Handling Seasonal Yard Debris
Maintaining your Peekskill property generates organic waste, which the city collects periodically from spring through late autumn. When clearing your lawn, all grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs must be packed into biodegradable brown paper leaf bags or placed in open, reusable trash cans. The DPW strictly prohibits the use of plastic bags for yard debris. Thicker tree branches and brush must be bundled tightly with twine, kept under four feet in length, and easily manageable for one worker to lift.
E-Waste and Hazardous Materials
Electronics and hazardous chemicals are banned from curbside disposal. Peekskill residents can drop off obsolete electronics like televisions, computers, and printers at the DPW Garage on Route 9 during regular operating hours. For hazardous materials such as oil-based paints, pool chemicals, and pesticides, you must hold onto them until a scheduled Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) event in Valhalla, coordinated by Westchester County.
Drop-off Facilities
Peekskill City Garage (Saturday Drop Off)
100 Lower South Street, Peekskill, NY 10566
Materials Accepted
Westchester County H-MRF
15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I leave extra garbage bags next to my city-issued tote?
No. Peekskill uses automated trucks, meaning all refuse must fit securely inside the city-provided tote with the lid fully shut. Loose bags will be ignored by the crews.
How do I get rid of an old refrigerator?
You must call the DPW at (914) 734-4130 to schedule an appliance pickup. Ensure you remove the doors from the refrigerator before placing it at the curb.
Does the city pick up TVs and computers?
Electronics are not collected curbside. Residents must drop off e-waste directly at the DPW Garage on Route 9.