Varies by private hauler Bin (Trash)
Trash is managed exclusively by your contracted private hauler. Container rules and placement times will vary based on the specific company you hire.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Food waste
Varies by private hauler Bin (Recycling)
Curbside recycling must be handled by your private hauler. Alternatively, residents with a free permit can drop off mixed recyclables at the High Acres Landfill Residential Drop-Off Center.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Plastics #1, #2, #4, #5, #7
- ✓Clean cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Office paper and newspapers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Ceramics
- ✕Hazardous waste
Yard Waste Bin
Place loose yard debris in reusable containers without lids (50 lbs or less). Bagged yard waste of any kind is strictly prohibited and will be left at the curb.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Weeds and vines
- ✓Garden material
- ✓Tree limbs and branches
- ✓Christmas trees (unbagged)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly for Town-collected metals; Varies for household bulk via private hauler.
Placement
Place accepted metal items and tires at the curb alongside your yard debris on your scheduled town collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Washers and dryers
- ✓ Air conditioners and dehumidifiers
- ✓ Refrigerators (doors completely removed)
- ✓ Metal bathtubs and stoves
- ✓ Metal posts and pipes (cut to 4-foot lengths)
- ✓ Bare vehicle tires (no rims)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Furniture and mattresses
- ✕ Carpeting
- ✕ Toilets and sinks
- ✕ Wood fencing and cabinets
- ✕ Drywall, roofing, and construction lumber
- ✕ Railroad ties and utility poles
Town pickup of metal and tires is provided at no extra cost. Private haulers will charge varying fees for household furniture and construction debris removal.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Private trash haulers operate on their own independent holiday schedules. You must contact your specific hauler to confirm delays for household garbage and recycling.
Yard Waste Exception
When a town-observed holiday occurs during the work week, the collection of YARD DEBRIS and METALS by the Town of Perinton will be delayed by one day.
Items should not be placed curbside more than 24 hours in advance of your scheduled collection day, except for bulk fall leaves.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Do Not Mix Debris in Bulk Leaf Piles
During the fall leaf collection, never mix sticks, branches, or garden pumpkins into your loose leaf piles. These dense objects can severely damage the Town's expensive vacuum trucks and pose a hazard to workers.
Keep Grass Clippings Out of Town Debris
The Town of Perinton does not collect grass clippings under any circumstances. Residents are encouraged to use a mulching mower, compost their clippings on-site, or take them to a facility like Alpco Recycling.
Separate Town Debris from Private Hauler Trash
Keep your household garbage, old furniture, carpeting, and toilets entirely separate from the town's yard debris and metal piles. Town crews will not pick up household bulk items; those must be managed by your privately hired trash hauler.
Seasonal Information
Fall
September - DecemberThe town's bulk leaf collection program runs from Labor Day until the first snowfall. Because crews service 17,000 properties, it can take 4 to 6 weeks for the vacuum trucks to complete a full town-wide cycle.
Spring
MayEvery Friday in May, the Department of Public Works hauls free wood mulch to the Perinton Community Center North Parking Lot. This mulch is generated from the town's tree collections and is available for residents to take and use.
Winter
December - MarchDuring major winter storms, the Highway Department heavily prioritizes snow and ice removal. On days with heavy snowfall, town collection of yard debris and metal appliances may be delayed or temporarily suspended.
About Perinton Waste Management
Perinton's Hybrid Waste Collection System
In the Town of Perinton, residential waste management is a split responsibility. While residents must subscribe to one of six private haulers (such as Waste Management, Casella, or Suburban Disposal) for standard household trash, curbside recycling, and bulk household items, the Town's Highway Department provides weekly curbside collection for yard debris, tree limbs, tires, and large metal appliances.
The Free Residential Drop-Off Center at High Acres Landfill
If you prefer not to hire a private hauler for your curbside recycling, or if you simply have excess recyclable materials, Perinton residents are permitted to recycle free of charge at the Residential Drop-Off Center located at High Acres Landfill. To utilize this facility, you must first obtain a complimentary vehicle landfill sticker in person from the Perinton Town Clerk's Office at Town Hall.
Strict No-Bag Policy for Town Yard Debris
When preparing yard waste, landscape debris, or tree trimmings for the Town's weekly collection, absolutely no plastic or paper bags are permitted. All materials must be placed in open, reusable containers (like a standard garbage can without a lid) with each weighing 50 pounds or less. During peak fall seasons, the Town operates a separate bulk leaf collection program using heavy-duty vacuum trucks.
Disposing of Metal, Appliances, and Tires
Unlike many municipalities, Perinton's Highway crews directly collect large metal items and household appliances curbside on a weekly basis. This unique service includes the free pickup of washers, dryers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and refrigerators (provided the doors have been completely removed for safety). The town also accepts bare vehicle tires, as long as they have been removed from their metal rims.
Drop-off Facilities
Monroe County ecopark
10 Avion Drive, Rochester, NY 14624
Materials Accepted
High Acres Landfill Residential Drop-Off Center
425 Perinton Parkway, Fairport, NY 14450
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who picks up my garbage and recycling in Perinton?
The Town of Perinton does not provide standard household garbage or curbside recycling collection. Residents must set up an account with one of the authorized private haulers servicing the area, such as Casella, Waste Management, Seyrek, Suburban Disposal, Dependable Disposal, or B&N.
How do I properly dispose of yard waste and brush?
The Town's Highway Department collects yard debris weekly on your designated collection day. Material must be placed in open, reusable containers (with no lids) weighing 50 pounds or less. Bagged yard waste is strictly prohibited and will be left at the curb by town crews.
Does the town pick up old couches, furniture, or mattresses?
No, the Town of Perinton does not collect bulk household items like furniture, mattresses, carpeting, drywall, or toilets. You must contact your privately hired trash hauler to arrange for the pickup and disposal of these specific materials.
How can I get rid of an old refrigerator or air conditioner?
The Town's Weekly Residential Refuse Program accepts metal appliances, including refrigerators (with doors removed for safety), air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. Simply place them at the curb on your scheduled town collection day, and highway crews will pick them up at no extra charge.