Provided by private hauler (often Green or Black) Bin (Trash)
Place your totes facing the street, with wheels toward the home and lids opening toward the road. Bins should be within 3 feet of the curb and put out the night before or by 7:00 a.m. on your specific hauler's collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D)
- ✓Food waste (if not participating in drop-off program)
Provided by private hauler (often Blue) Bin (Recycling)
Westchester County rules typically require keeping paper and cardboard separated from commingled glass, plastics, and metals. Check with your specific private carter, as some provide dual-stream bins while others utilize single-stream sorting facilities.
Accepted Items
- ✓Rinsed glass jars and bottles
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Rigid plastic containers
- ✓Clean cardboard and mixed paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags of any kind
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Window glass or mirrors
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Greasy pizza boxes
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste is strictly prohibited from regular trash bins or dumpsters per New York State DEC regulations. You must compost it locally, hire a private landscaper for removal, or contract a specialized yard waste pickup with your carter.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Small twigs and branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By appointment with your private hauler or via self-drop-off.
Placement
Do not place bulk items at the curb indefinitely. Wait until the night before your confirmed scheduled pickup with your hauler. For health and safety reasons, all mattresses must be fully wrapped in plastic.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses (must be sealed in plastic bags)
- ✓ Large appliances
- ✓ Construction debris (at transfer station)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste and chemicals
- ✕ Liquid paints
- ✕ Asbestos
- ✕ Tires (take to local auto shops)
Curbside bulk fees are set by your private carter. Alternatively, the WIN Waste Transfer Station in Somers charges public tipping fees based on the specific weight and material category of your drop-off.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Because collection is managed by private sanitation companies, exact holiday schedules vary. However, most local haulers delay service by one day if a major holiday falls on a weekday. Normal collection usually resumes the following week.
Yard Waste Exception
Special pickups for yard waste or bulk items are generally suspended or heavily delayed during holiday weeks.
Always check directly with your chosen carting service's website or customer portal for their specific, up-to-date holiday calendar.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Pizza Boxes Grease-Free
Cardboard saturated with grease or food remnants cannot be processed at paper recycling centers. Tear off the clean top of your pizza box for the recycling bin, and throw the greasy bottom half directly into the regular trash.
Ban the Plastic Bags
Never bag your recyclables. Flimsy plastic bags, including dry cleaning wraps and grocery bags, cause severe jams in the sorting machinery at Westchester County recycling facilities. Always place your glass, plastic, and metal loose into the container.
No Styrofoam or Tanglers
Items like garden hoses, wire hangers, and holiday lights are considered 'tanglers' and will physically break recycling equipment. Similarly, Styrofoam (EPS) is not accepted in your curbside commingled bin and must go in the standard trash.
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to MarchDuring heavy Westchester County snowfalls, keep your trash and recycling totes out of the street and safely set back from snowbanks. This allows town plows to clear the roads efficiently without damaging or burying your receptacles.
Fall
October to NovemberAutumn leaves cannot be mixed with household waste. Ensure all seasonal yard debris is composted or managed separately, as state mandates forbid combining organic yard waste with standard municipal solid waste.
Spring/Summer
April to SeptemberNorthern Westchester is home to an active wildlife population, including bears, raccoons, and foxes. Store your trash bins in a secure garage or shed, and do not place them at the curb until the morning of pickup to prevent animals from scattering debris.
About Somers Waste Management
Understanding the Private Hauler System in Somers
Unlike many municipalities that provide centralized, town-funded trash collection, the Town of Somers operates entirely on a private subscription model. Residents are responsible for researching and hiring their own licensed private sanitation companies, such as WIN Waste Innovations or AAA Carting. Because of this open-market approach, pickup days, billing rates, holiday schedules, and specific bin requirements will vary depending on the provider you choose. It is highly recommended to compare quotes from multiple carters operating within Northern Westchester County to find a service plan that best suits your household's waste generation habits.
Somers Food Scrap Recycling Initiative
In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower the volume of municipal solid waste sent to incinerators and landfills, Somers has instituted a robust Food Scrap Recycling Program. Residents can actively participate by separating organic waste from their daily trash and bringing it to the designated drop-off bins at the Somers Highway Department, located at 250 Route 100. The facility is accessible seven days a week between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., making it incredibly convenient for residents to support local environmental sustainability efforts.
Battery Disposal Guidelines at the Town House
Proper battery disposal is a strict requirement under New York State law to prevent heavy metals from contaminating local ecosystems. Standard single-use alkaline batteries (like AA, AAA, C, and D) have been manufactured with lower mercury content since the 1990s and are safe to throw in your regular curbside trash. However, rechargeable batteries—including lithium-ion, lead-acid, and nickel-cadmium—are strictly prohibited from the waste stream. To make compliance easier, the Town of Somers provides a dedicated rechargeable battery drop-off container situated in the large meeting room of the Somers Town House.
Utilizing the Local Transfer Station for Bulk and Construction Debris
When home renovations, landscaping projects, or spring cleanouts yield more debris than your standard curbside bins can handle, the WIN Waste Transfer Station in Somers offers a practical, local solution. Located conveniently at 241 Route 100, this facility is open to the public and accepts construction and demolition (C&D) debris, excess municipal solid waste, and large source-separated recyclables. Residents and contractors can bring their loads directly to the scales, paying a tipping fee based on the weight and type of materials disposed of, bypassing the need to wait for a scheduled curbside bulk pickup.
Drop-off Facilities
WIN Waste Somers Transfer Station
241 Route 100, Somers, NY 10589
Materials Accepted
Somers Highway Department (Food Scrap Drop-Off)
250 Route 100, Somers, NY 10589
Materials Accepted
Somers Town House (Battery Drop-Off)
335 Route 202, Somers, NY 10589
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Town of Somers provide municipal garbage pickup?
No, the Town of Somers operates on a private subscription basis. Residents must independently research and contract with licensed carting companies, such as WIN Waste Innovations or AAA Carting, to establish their curbside pickup services.
Where can I drop off food scraps in Somers?
Somers offers a specialized Food Scrap Recycling Program to reduce landfill waste. You can bring your household organic waste directly to the Somers Highway Department at 250 Route 100. Drop-off bins are available seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
How do I dispose of old mattresses in Somers?
You can either schedule a bulk pickup with your private hauler for a fee or drop the mattress off yourself at the local transfer station on Route 100. Be aware that strict Westchester County health regulations mandate all mattresses must be fully sealed in a plastic mattress bag before placing them outside.
Are batteries allowed in my regular curbside trash?
Standard single-use alkaline batteries (like AA or D cells) can safely go in your household trash. However, rechargeable batteries are strictly banned from the trash by New York State law. You can drop off rechargeable batteries in the designated container located in the large meeting room at the Somers Town House.