Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Warwick
Trash Day
The Town of Warwick does not provide municipal trash pickup. Residents contract directly with a private hauler of their choice, who establishes their regular collection day.
Recycling
Curbside single-stream recycling is collected weekly Monday through Friday, with specific pickup days determined by your street or route.
Yard Waste
Curbside yard waste collection is not provided on a regular weekly schedule; residents may use designated brush drop-off sites or scheduled seasonal bulk cleanups.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash service fees are billed directly by your chosen private hauler, while municipal utility bills cover public water and sewer district usage.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, In-Person, Drop Box
Resident-provided Bin (Trash)
Trash should be bagged and placed in standard heavy-duty refuse containers with secure lids. Refuse should be separated entirely from single-stream recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household refuse
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Styrofoam
Town-provided Recycling Container Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be placed loosely into the provided single-stream container. Cardboard must be broken down. Hardcover books must have their covers removed before recycling.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1-7
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Clear, brown, and green glass bottles
- ✓Corrugated cardboard and chipboard
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and office paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Propane tanks
- ✕Tires
- ✕Household hazardous waste
- ✕E-waste
- ✕Plastic bags
Yard Waste Bin
The Village organizes a specific spring brush disposal window in April/May. Branches set out for collection must be bundled, nail-free, not exceed 5 inches in diameter, and be no longer than 5 feet.
Accepted Items
- ✓Brush
- ✓Branches
- ✓Yard clippings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Annually in late summer (typically August) for Village residents.
Placement
All acceptable items must be placed at the curbside by Sunday evening prior to your area's designated collection week. Do not place items out earlier than allowed.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, dressers, tables)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Tied and rolled carpeting (max 9x12 ft)
- ✓ Empty, dried-out paint cans (lids removed)
- ✓ Metal file cabinets and dismantled swing sets
Not Accepted
- ✕ Computer monitors and CRT televisions
- ✕ Freon appliances (refrigerators, AC units)
- ✕ Tires and auto parts
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Leaves, brush, and yard garbage
Curbside bulk collection is tax-funded, but disposing of prohibited items (tires, Freon units) at the Orange County Landfill requires direct payment of environmental fees ranging from $2 to $15.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Contracted haulers perform curbside collections every day except for the six major observed holidays. When a holiday occurs, schedules are typically delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Brush and yard waste collections are coordinated as specialized seasonal events rather than weekly services, making them largely immune to standard holiday shifts.
Residents can always contact the Town Supervisor's office at Ext. 241 or use the Recycle Coach App to confirm their specific pickup schedule during holiday weeks.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
April - MayThe Village of Warwick organizes a specific spring trash and brush pickup window in the latter half of April and early May. The Village also issues specific Brush Disposal permits during this active yard cleanup season.
Summer
AugustThe annual Village Bulk Trash Pick-Up occurs in August, divided into two collection weeks depending on whether your home is located north or south of the railroad tracks.
Year-Round
January - DecemberHousehold Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off events are scheduled seasonally by Orange County. Check the county calendar for specific dates to safely dispose of chemicals and solvents.
Local Tips & Community Info
Waste Collection Protocols in the Village and Town
Refuse management in Warwick varies significantly depending on whether your property is situated within the Village of Warwick or the surrounding Town limits. Village residents benefit from municipally organized sanitation services, operating under strict ordinances to maintain the region's historic, pristine aesthetic. Homeowners must utilize wildlife-resistant, heavy-duty bins equipped with tight-fitting lids to deter bears and raccoons. These receptacles are permitted at the curb no earlier than 4:00 PM on the day preceding your scheduled route and must be returned to your property by 8:00 PM on collection day. Conversely, residents living in the broader Town of Warwick must independently subscribe to private waste haulers, meaning collection days and specific container rules will be dictated by the chosen private contractor.
Orange County Recycling Mandates
As part of Orange County's broader environmental initiatives, the Village of Warwick enforces rigorous recycling protocols. Acceptable materials, including tin cans, glass bottles, and rigid plastics, must be thoroughly rinsed free of any food residue to prevent load contamination. Cardboard boxes must be broken down, flattened, and securely tied into manageable bundles. It is absolutely critical that residents never place their recyclables inside plastic garbage bags; these plastic films notoriously jam the automated sorting machinery at the county's material recovery facilities, often resulting in entire batches being diverted to the landfill.
Seasonal Brush, Leaf, and Yard Waste Disposal
One of the most utilized municipal services provided by the Village Department of Public Works is the seasonal green waste program. During the peak autumn months, DPW crews systematically patrol neighborhood streets to vacuum up fallen leaves, provided they are raked neatly behind the curb line and free of rocks or hidden debris. Additionally, during designated spring and fall cleanup weeks, the village collects bundled branches and yard clippings. To qualify for pickup, brush must be tied with heavy twine into bundles no longer than four feet and weighing no more than 50 pounds.
E-Waste and Hazardous Material Drop-Offs
Standard sanitation crews are strictly prohibited from collecting hazardous household chemicals, wet paint, and electronic waste. Televisions, computer monitors, and outdated hardware contain heavy metals and must be processed responsibly. Warwick residents can dispose of electronics at designated Town of Warwick recycling facilities or during specific community drop-off events. For highly toxic items such as motor oil, pool chemicals, and pesticides, homeowners must wait for the officially scheduled Orange County Household Hazardous Waste collection days, which rotate locations throughout the year.
Drop-off Facilities
Orange County Transfer Station / Landfill
211 Route 17M, New Hampton, NY 10958
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the rules for putting out trash in the Village of Warwick?
Garbage bins must be placed at the curb after 4:00 PM the evening before your scheduled pickup and removed from the street no later than 8:00 PM on the day of collection.
Does the Town of Warwick provide municipal garbage pickup?
No, if you live in the Town of Warwick outside the village limits, you must contract directly with a private waste hauling company for your residential trash service.
How do I get rid of fallen leaves in the fall?
The Village DPW conducts curbside leaf vacuuming in the autumn. Residents should rake leaves neatly behind the curb line, ensuring they are not mixed with sticks, rocks, or bagged in plastic.