Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Yorktown
Trash Day
Household kitchen trash is collected twice per week, running either Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday depending on your section.
Recycling
Weekly on your designated recycling collection day, alternating or separating commingled containers and paper/cardboard.
Yard Waste
Seasonal curbside collection for bagged leaves and tied branches during scheduled spring/summer and fall dates; drop-off is also available at the Organic Yard Waste Facility.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Refuse and recycling services are covered as a Refuse District special assessment item on your annual Town & County property tax bill rather than an individual trash bill.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior and low-income property tax exemptions (such as Enhanced STAR or Senior Citizen exemptions) apply to overall municipal property taxes.
Resident-provided bin (Any standard color) Bin (Trash)
Must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection days. Bins must have secure lids to prevent littering.
Accepted Items
- ✓Kitchen refuse
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Standard household garbage
Green Town-provided bin or resident bin with official decal Bin (Recycling)
Dual-stream recycling: Do not mix paper/cardboard with glass/plastic/metal commingled recyclables. Cardboard must be flattened and tied in bundles (Max 3'x3'). No plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic containers
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Cardboard and paper (tied/bundled separately)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Ceramics
- ✕Window glass
- ✕Light bulbs
- ✕Aerosol cans with hazardous contents
Yard Waste Bin
Place in biodegradable paper bags or open containers. Branches must be tied in bundles. Never use plastic bags. Handled via seasonal pre-scheduled pickups or at the Organic Yard Waste Facility.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Brush
- ✓Twigs
- ✓Small branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Pre-scheduled weeks based on your Town Section (approx. 4 times a year)
Placement
Place at curbside no later than 6:00 AM on Monday of your scheduled week, and no earlier than two days prior. Refrigerator doors must be secured or removed.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Rugs
- ✓ Loose wood (cut to 4ft, bundled, max 50 lbs)
- ✓ Solidified paint cans (lids off)
- ✓ Small items in strong bags
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Construction/demolition debris
- ✕ Hazardous household chemicals
- ✕ Leaves and branches
- ✕ Wet paint
A $20 prepaid fee is required for refrigerators/freezers (sticker must be attached). Special out-of-schedule bulk pickups can be arranged for a $90 fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for that day are typically shifted to the next day, and subsequent days may also be adjusted. For example, a Monday holiday moves Monday pickups to Tuesday.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste is typically managed at the Organic Yard Waste Facility or during specific pre-scheduled weeks, which may be suspended entirely during holiday weeks.
Always check the current Town of Yorktown Refuse & Recycling calendar, as exact day shifts vary depending on whether the holiday is on a Monday or Thursday. Independence Day generally does not cause changes if it falls on a Saturday.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
April to JuneThe Refuse & Recycling crews conduct three pre-scheduled curbside pickups for leaves and branches. Ensure all branches are tied and leaves are in biodegradable paper bags.
Autumn
October to DecemberDuring the heavy leaf drop, you can purchase biodegradable paper leaf bags directly from the Refuse & Recycling Department. Remember that yard waste will never be picked up with your regular bulk trash.
Local Tips & Community Info
Curbside Refuse Collection Guidelines
The Town of Yorktown contracts with a private carting company to execute weekly municipal trash removal for its residents. To ensure efficient neighborhood service, homeowners must have their household garbage staged at the edge of the property by 6:00 AM on their designated pickup morning. If you are using your own standard receptacles rather than mechanized carts, the town strictly caps container volume at 39 gallons and sets a maximum weight limit of 50 pounds per can. Exceeding these limits can result in sanitation crews leaving your waste behind to prevent workplace injuries.
Westchester County Dual-Stream Recycling
In compliance with broader Westchester County environmental mandates, Yorktown strictly enforces a dual-stream recycling system. This requires households to separate their recyclable goods into two distinct categories, which are collected on alternating weeks. One week is reserved for commingled glass, rigid plastics, and metal cans, while the following week is dedicated exclusively to clean paper and flattened corrugated cardboard. All items must be left loose inside your bins; sealing recyclables inside plastic grocery sacks is heavily prohibited and will lead to an immediate rejection at the curb.
Organic Food Scrap Drop-Off Initiative
Taking progressive steps toward environmental sustainability, Yorktown boasts a highly successful Food Scrap Drop-Off program. Residents are encouraged to collect daily kitchen remnants, including fruit peels, coffee grounds, meat trimmings, and dairy products, in specialized compostable bags. These organic materials can be brought directly to the designated collection bins located at the Refuse and Recycling Department facility on Front Street. Diverting this dense, wet waste from the general trash stream significantly reduces municipal incineration costs and creates nutrient-rich compost for regional agriculture.
Yard Waste and Seasonal Brush Disposal
Properly managing seasonal landscaping debris is essential for keeping the town's stormwater drains clear. Yard trimmings such as small twigs, pulled weeds, and fallen leaves must be packed into biodegradable paper lawn bags or placed in open, unlidded garbage cans. Brush and thicker branches must be securely bundled with natural twine, measuring no longer than four feet in length and weighing under 50 pounds. It is important to note that the town's contracted haulers will not collect loose grass clippings mixed with standard household refuse.
Electronic Waste and Bulk Item Procedures
Discarding large household items requires some advanced planning. While residents are generally allowed to place one standard bulk item—like a broken chair or a rolled carpet—at the curb during their regular refuse day, specialized items are heavily restricted. New York State law outright bans the disposal of electronic waste in standard landfills. Consequently, items like televisions, computer towers, and gaming consoles must be driven directly to the E-Waste drop-off containers stationed at the Front Street recycling yard.
Schedule Shifts for Major Holidays
The municipal carting schedule is subject to modification during major recognized holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. When a holiday falls on a weekday, all subsequent collections for that week will slide forward by one full day. To avoid confusion, the Yorktown Refuse and Recycling Department encourages all locals to download the free Recycle Coach smartphone application, which delivers customized push notifications regarding holiday delays and provides a searchable database of complex disposal rules.
Drop-off Facilities
Yorktown Organic Yard Waste Facility
Greenwood Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Materials Accepted
Westchester County H-MRF
15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does my garbage need to be out in Yorktown?
All trash and recycling containers must be placed at the curb no later than 6:00 AM on the day of your scheduled collection to ensure they are not missed by the early routing trucks.
Where is the town's recycling drop-off center located?
The Yorktown Refuse and Recycling Department yard, which accepts E-Waste and organic food scraps, is located at 2279 Crompond Road, with access typically located along Front Street.
Can I put my recycling in clear plastic bags?
No. Westchester County regulations require that all recyclable materials be placed loosely into rigid containers. Any recyclables packaged inside plastic bags will be tagged and left at the curb.