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
!Contamination Tips
Keep Used Motor Oil Away from HHW Events
Used motor oil is the most common incorrectly surrendered item at Pittsford hazardous waste events. Do not bring it; instead, take used motor oil to local auto parts stores like AutoZone or Advance Auto Parts, which accept it for free year-round.
Dry Out Your Latex Paint
Liquid paint is considered hazardous, but fully dried, solidified latex paint is entirely safe for regular household trash under New York State law. Add kitty litter or a commercial hardener to dry it out before tossing the can in your bin.
Ditch the Colored Pill Bottles
Small colored prescription pill bottles easily fall through the cracks of the local sorting machinery, ending up contaminating the paper streams. Instead of placing them in your curbside bin, bring them to the Monroe County ecopark's pharmaceutical drop-off.
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.
About Pittsford Waste Management
Navigating Pittsford's Private and District Hauling Systems
Trash collection in Pittsford is highly localized. Generally, the Town of Pittsford operates on a private subscription model, meaning residents must independently contract with Monroe County-licensed haulers like Casella or Waste Management. However, the town allows neighborhoods to form 'Refuse Districts'—where residents petition to have the town negotiate a single contract for their area, adding the cost directly to their property tax bill. Furthermore, the Village of Pittsford recently adopted a Local Law to create a comprehensive Residential Solid Waste Benefit Assessment District to unify collection and reduce heavy truck traffic on village streets.
Strict Local Laws on Cart Placement and Maintenance
Regardless of whether you live in a town Refuse District, the village, or hold a private subscription, local ordinances heavily regulate your bins. Pittsford's municipal code dictates that refuse containers cannot be placed at the curb earlier than the afternoon before collection day, and they must be completely removed by the end of your collection day. Furthermore, the village strictly prohibits the emptying of commercial dumpsters between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. to preserve the quiet enjoyment of residential neighborhoods.
Monroe County ecopark and Local Hazardous Waste Events
Pittsford residents have robust access to responsible disposal through the Monroe County ecopark program. The town frequently partners with neighboring municipalities to host annual mobile drop-off events, typically at the Perinton Highway Garage. While electronics recycling and document shredding are usually walk-up services, dropping off household hazardous waste—like pool chemicals, liquid latex paint, and pesticides—strictly requires a pre-booked appointment made through the ecopark website.
High-Tech Fall Leaf Vacuuming by the Highway Department
When autumn hits, the Town of Pittsford Highway Department takes over leaf collection with a specialized vacuum truck fleet. Residents are instructed to rake leaves directly to the curb line, ensuring they stay out of the paved roadway to prevent blocking traffic and storm drains. The town even provides a live GIS 'Leaf Collection Status' web map, allowing residents to track the trucks' progress and view the history of previous pickups on their specific street.
Drop-off Facilities
Monroe County ecopark
10 Avion Drive, Rochester, NY 14624
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Town of Pittsford provide free garbage pickup?
No. The Town of Pittsford does not pay for town-wide trash collection out of standard property taxes. Residents must hire a private hauler, or their neighborhood can petition to form a 'Refuse District' where the town bids a single contract added to their specific tax bill.
How do I get rid of fall leaves in Pittsford?
The Town Highway Department provides a loose leaf vacuuming service in the fall. Rake your leaves unbagged to the edge of your lawn, keeping them out of the street. You can track the collection progress on the town's interactive GIS map.
Where can I safely dispose of old computers and TVs?
Electronic waste is banned from curbside trash in New York. Pittsford residents can bring electronics to the Monroe County ecopark on Avion Drive during their regular Wednesday or Saturday hours without an appointment, or attend the annual spring drop-off event.
What time do I have to put my garbage bins away?
Town and Village codes prohibit leaving refuse containers at the curb indefinitely. Bins cannot be placed out earlier than the afternoon before your pickup and must be removed from the public right-of-way no later than the day of collection.