Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Port Chester
Trash Day
Twice weekly: Mondays and Thursdays for the southern, western, and central sections; Tuesdays and Fridays for the northern and eastern sections. Bulk trash is picked up on Wednesdays.
Recycling
Once weekly on your assigned route day (Mondays or Thursdays for South routes A & C; Tuesdays or Fridays for North routes B & D)
Yard Waste
Wednesdays from March through November (no green waste collection December through February)
Set Out Time
Between 6:00 PM the evening prior and 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside residential trash and recycling collections are provided by the DPW and funded through village property taxes. Sanitary sewer service is billed separately based on water consumption.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Property tax exemptions for qualifying seniors, veterans, and disabled residents are administered through the Town of Rye Assessor's Office.
Resident-provided (with lid) Bin (Trash)
Limit of two (2) containers per pickup for single-family homes. Max size is 32 gallons, max weight is 75 lbs. Bins must have a lid attached and can be placed curbside no earlier than 4:00 PM the evening prior.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household refuse
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Resident-provided (Blue/Green bins) Bin (Recycling)
Collected once a week based on your A/B/C/D route. Commingled glass/plastic/metal can be placed together. Mixed paper and cardboard should be placed in brown bags or bundled. Do not use plastic garbage bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass jars and bottles (rinsed)
- ✓Plastic containers coded 1-7
- ✓Metal food and beverage cans
- ✓Newspaper, cardboard, and mixed paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam packing materials
- ✕Food-soiled pizza boxes
- ✕Electronics and batteries
Yard Waste Bin
Picked up on Wednesdays (March-November). Must be placed in open containers at curbside. Brush must be tied in bundles max 3 feet long and 3 inches thick. Green waste placed in ANY bags (including biodegradable) will not be collected.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves (outside of fall vacuum season)
- ✓Twigs and plants
- ✓Small brush (bundled with twine)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Every Wednesday (Suspended during holiday weeks)
Placement
Place at the curbside no earlier than 4:00 PM the Tuesday evening prior. Ensure the pile is neat and does not obstruct sidewalks or roadways.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Couches
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Refrigerators (ONLY with an attached Freon removal certificate)
Not Accepted
- ✕ E-waste (TVs, computers, corded appliances)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste or liquid paints
- ✕ Car parts and tires
Curbside bulk collection is included in municipal services within the volume limit. Freon extraction requires paying a private, certified professional.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
There is no pickup on observed holidays. Route schedules are altered for the entire week; for example, a Friday holiday often accelerates Friday routes to Thursday, and Thursday routes to Wednesday.
Yard Waste Exception
All Wednesday Bulk Rubbish and Green Waste pickups are completely canceled during any week that contains a village-observed holiday.
Always refer to the village homepage or sanitation calendar for the specific accelerated or delayed route shifts during a holiday week.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
MarchWednesday green waste collection officially resumes in March. Ensure your early spring brush is securely tied with twine into bundles no larger than three feet long and three inches in diameter.
Autumn
October 15 to December 15The annual Fall Leaf Vacuum program is active. Do not bag your leaves. Rake them to the edge of your property line but keep them out of the paved street to prevent clogged storm drains and traffic hazards.
Winter
December to FebruaryStandard Wednesday green waste collections are completely suspended for these three months. The only exception is during January, when the DPW will collect bare Christmas trees (free of bags, tinsel, and lights) for mulching.
Local Tips & Community Info
Village of Port Chester DPW Sanitation Guidelines
In the Village of Port Chester, the Department of Public Works oversees the weekly collection of residential solid waste. To keep the village's densely populated streets clean and navigable, the municipality enforces strict container rules. Homeowners must use leak-proof metal or plastic receptacles equipped with tight-fitting lids. Bins should not exceed a 32-gallon capacity or weigh more than 50 pounds when fully loaded, ensuring the safety of the sanitation workers. You may place your garbage at the curb no earlier than 5:00 PM on the evening prior to your scheduled pickup, and it must be out by 7:00 AM on collection morning. Empty containers must be removed from the sidewalk by the end of the day.
Executing the Dual-Stream Recycling Mandate
Port Chester complies with the Westchester County dual-stream recycling system, requiring residents to sort materials into two distinct categories. Commingled items—such as glass bottles, aluminum cans, and plastics labeled 1 through 7—must go into one bin. Clean paper products and flattened corrugated cardboard belong in a separate container. Never pack your recyclables in plastic grocery bags, as these jam the sorting machinery at the county's material recovery facility. If your recycling is improperly mixed, the DPW crew will leave an orange violation sticker on the bin and refuse collection until it is correctly sorted.
Furniture, Mattresses, and White Goods
Discarding large household items requires planning in Port Chester. For general bulk trash, such as wooden chairs or old rugs, residents are typically allowed a limited number of items placed at the curb on their designated bulk pickup day. However, strict sanitary and environmental codes apply to specific goods. Any mattress or box spring placed on the sidewalk must be entirely sealed in a heavy-duty plastic bag to prevent the spread of bedbugs. Appliances like refrigerators and freezers, often called 'white goods,' require you to remove the doors entirely to prevent entrapment hazards before the town will haul them away.
Yard Waste and Autumn Leaf Management
Organic debris from your lawn and garden is collected seasonally, but the presentation is critical. Grass clippings, small twigs, and pulled weeds must be contained within biodegradable paper yard bags or left in an open, reusable trash can. Plastic bags are strictly forbidden for green waste. During the peak autumn months, the Village of Port Chester deploys vacuum trucks to clear fallen leaves. During this specific window, residents are permitted to rake leaves neatly to the edge of the road, keeping them out of the storm drains to prevent street flooding.
Altered Schedules for Village Holidays
When a federally recognized holiday approaches, the standard DPW collection calendar shifts. If the village administrative offices are closed for a holiday such as Memorial Day, Labor Day, or Thanksgiving, all subsequent trash and recycling routes for that week are pushed forward by one day. The village encourages residents to download the official Port Chester municipal app or check the DPW web portal to receive push notifications regarding weather emergencies and holiday-related service disruptions.
Drop-off Facilities
Port Chester DPW Facility (Resident Drop-off)
82 Fox Island Road, Port Chester, NY 10573
Materials Accepted
Westchester County Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF)
15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum weight and size for a garbage bin in Port Chester?
Residents must use trash receptacles that are 32 gallons or smaller, and the total weight of the filled bin cannot exceed 50 pounds to ensure safe manual lifting by DPW staff.
Why did the DPW leave an orange sticker on my recycling bin?
An orange violation sticker indicates that your recycling was improperly sorted or contaminated, usually because paper was mixed with plastics, or items were placed in plastic grocery bags.
How do I throw away an old refrigerator in Port Chester?
Refrigerators and other large appliances can be placed out for bulk collection, but New York State safety regulations mandate that you must completely remove the appliance doors before placing it at the curb.