Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Pittsford
Trash Day
Trash collection occurs weekly Monday through Friday, with specific pickup days assigned by neighborhood Refuse District or arranged through individual private waste hauler contracts.
Recycling
Recycling is collected on the same day as trash pickup (weekly or bi-weekly, depending on your neighborhood district or private contractor).
Yard Waste
The Town Highway Department provides seasonal curbside leaf and yard debris collection on rolling neighborhood cycles from mid-October through mid-December, tracked via the town's online GIS map.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Pittsford neighborhoods have established Town Refuse Districts where trash and recycling services are contracted collectively and billed on the annual property tax roll. Homes outside these districts contract directly with private haulers.
Billing Cycle
Annual (Included in Property Taxes)
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person, Escrow / Bank Transfer
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizen and low-income real property tax exemptions are available through the Town Assessor's Office for qualifying homeowners.
Varies by contracted private hauler Bin (Trash)
Bins must have tight-fitting covers and be watertight. They may not be placed at the curb earlier than the afternoon prior to collection and must be removed from the public right-of-way no later than the day of collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Regular household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Varies by contracted private hauler (often Blue or Green) Bin (Recycling)
Monroe County and Pittsford local law mandate source separation. Recyclables must not be commingled with regular garbage. Cardboard must be broken down and kept dry.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean glass bottles and jars
- ✓Corrugated cardboard and boxboard
- ✓Newspaper and high-grade paper
- ✓Plastics (HDPE, LDPE, PET)
- ✓Tin, steel, and aluminum cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Small prescription pill bottles
- ✕Ceramics and Pyrex
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Fall leaves must be raked unbagged to the edge of the property (not in the street) for the town's vacuum trucks. Standard weekly yard waste collection depends on your private hauler's contract.
Accepted Items
- ✓Loose autumn leaves (during scheduled vacuuming)
- ✓Grass clippings and small brush (collected by private hauler)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Varies by private hauler agreement
Placement
Do not leave bulk items at the curb without a confirmed appointment from your private hauler, as doing so violates Pittsford's property maintenance codes.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large appliances (via scheduled hauler pickup)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Liquid paint
- ✕ Tires (unless specifically accepted for a fee by the hauler)
Surcharges for bulky items and Freon-containing appliances are set by your individual waste hauler.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Holiday schedules are determined entirely by your selected private hauler (e.g., Casella, Waste Management). Typically, collections are delayed by one day for the remainder of the week if a holiday falls on a weekday.
Yard Waste Exception
Town leaf vacuuming operates on municipal schedules and may be paused during federal holidays or severe early winter snowstorms.
Residents in formed 'Refuse Districts' or the Village Assessment District should check the town/village website or contact their designated hauler for specific holiday route shifts.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Autumn
October to DecemberThe Town Highway Department manages loose leaf collection via vacuum trucks. Residents can track exactly where the trucks are operating using the town's interactive GIS Leaf Collection map.
Spring
MayPittsford typically co-hosts a major Hazardous Waste, E-Recycling, and Document Shredding Collection Event in mid-May. Remember to book your appointment by the day prior if you are bringing household chemicals.
Winter
JanuaryPost-holiday Christmas tree collection requires that all plastic bags, lights, wire, and ornaments be completely removed before being placed out for your hauler or brought to designated county drop-off sites.
Local Tips & Community Info
Selecting a Private Sanitation Contractor in Pittsford
Unlike some municipalities that operate a centralized, tax-funded garbage fleet, the Town of Pittsford relies on a privatized sanitation system for standard household refuse. Property owners are responsible for establishing their own curbside collection accounts by hiring one of several licensed waste management companies operating throughout Monroe County. Because this is an open, private market, residents have the flexibility to compare monthly rates, pickup schedules, and select a container size that matches their family’s weekly waste output. While the specific collection day is determined by your chosen vendor's neighborhood routing, local ordinances typically require that rolling carts be removed from the public right-of-way promptly after the trucks have emptied them to preserve the town's tidy aesthetic.
Mandatory Recycling under County Guidelines
Regardless of which private carter you choose to hire, all properties within Pittsford must adhere to the broader Monroe County recycling mandates. Your hauling company will provide a designated bin to collect single-stream recyclables. Acceptable materials include rinsed glass jars, metal food cans, corrugated cardboard, and rigid plastics. It is incredibly important that residents avoid placing their recyclables inside plastic grocery sacks, as these flexible films wreak havoc on the automated sorting machinery at the county’s material recovery facilities. Cardboard boxes should always be completely flattened to conserve space inside your bin and prevent overflow.
Town Highway Department Yard Debris Services
While everyday garbage is handled privately, the Town of Pittsford Highway Department actively manages seasonal green waste to keep neighborhood streets pristine. During the autumn months, the town deploys specialized vacuum trucks for curbside leaf collection. Residents are instructed to rake leaves into neat windrows directly along the edge of the lawn—without bagging them. Keep piles away from storm drains, fire hydrants, and parked vehicles to ensure the trucks can reach them. For tree pruning, the town also conducts cyclical brush collection. Branches and limbs must be stacked neatly parallel to the roadway, ensuring they do not obstruct sidewalks or traffic lanes.
Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
Private garbage trucks are strictly forbidden from picking up toxic chemicals, liquid paint, and obsolete electronics. Throwing these volatile items into a standard landfill bin poses a severe environmental hazard. To dispose of such materials safely, Pittsford residents should utilize the Monroe County ecopark facility located in nearby Rochester. This specialized drop-off center accepts everything from old televisions and computer monitors to lawn pesticides and rechargeable batteries. Some highly hazardous items require an advance appointment, so it is highly recommended to check the ecopark website for operating hours and accepted material lists before making the drive.
Drop-off Facilities
Monroe County ecopark
10 Avion Drive, Rochester, NY 14624
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Town of Pittsford provide weekly garbage pickup?
No, the Town of Pittsford does not offer municipal trash collection. Homeowners must independently hire a private, licensed waste hauler for their weekly refuse and recycling services.
How do I dispose of autumn leaves in Pittsford?
The Town Highway Department provides a curbside leaf vacuum service in the fall. Leaves must be raked into loose piles at the edge of the lawn; do not put them in plastic bags.
Where can I throw away an old television or computer?
Electronic waste is banned from curbside bins. Residents should bring their old TVs and electronics to the Monroe County ecopark facility for safe and legal recycling.