Garbage
The Village has curbside pickup as of April 1, 2022. Garbage containers are to be placed near or at curbside adjacent to or on the driveway. Each street has two (2) designated “garbage” days of the week. Garbage must be out on the scheduled pickup day no later than 6 a.m. and visible. Garbage must be placed in closed bags in containers with covers, containers are not to exceed 65 gallons in size nor exceed 60 pounds in total weight per container. Maximum of three (3) containers per household with Village approved stickers. If additional trash containers are needed, extra coded stickers are available for an annual fee at Village Hall.
GARBAGE: The term “garbage” shall be held to mean normal and usual kitchen and household waste, primarily perishable or disposable items such as leftover food matter, food packaging and wrappers; and paper towels. However, notwithstanding any other provision, the term “GARBAGE” SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY DESIGNATED RECYCLABLE ITEM.
Trash
Trash (bulk items) are picked up on the second day pickup with your regular garbage and must also be placed at the curb. Please limit “bulk” items to no more than 5 items. If you have in excess of 5 items, please make arrangements with the Carter to have the items removed. You can reach Carlo Minuto Carting at (845) 353-5678.
TRASH: The term “TRASH” shall be held to mean the following: Any item of solid waste not encompassed within the definition herein of garbage, which is non-toxic and includes any worthless or discarded objects that you plan to throw out. Said items include discardable household items of a durable nature; garden, yard, and lawn waste such as grass clippings, leaves and tree branches; ashes and other refuse resulting from the burning of wood and/or coal for heating purposes.
Recyclables
Recycling collection is every Wednesday. Place bins curbside the night before collection or by 6:00AM. Bring bins in immediately after collection. THIS IS A MANDATORY PROGRAM, PLEASE COOPERATE.
- BLUE SQUARE BIN– Newspapers & inserts, file folders, office paper, paper bags, notebook paper, construction paper, soft cover workbooks, envelopes, greeting cards, telephone books, paperback books, magazines, junk mail, cereal boxes, egg cartons, drink holders. Corrugated boxes must be broken down flat and tied together with string.
- ROUND GREEN BIN – plastic bottles, jugs, laundry baskets, yogurt cups, kitchen & laundry containers, 5-gallon pails, glass bottles & jars, aluminum & steel, cans & foils, cartons (milk, juice & food)
Tips for Great Recycling:
- Place shredded paper in paper bags
- Cardboard is flattened & broken down
- All containers should be emptied & rinsed
- Please do not place recyclables in bags
No plastic bags, no disposable items, no hazardous & electronic waste, no sharps waste
Yard Debris, Grass Clippings, and Tree Branches – Leaves
Pick up is every Tuesday from the second week in April thru the second week in December. There is no pickup from December thru March. Place curbside the night before collection or by 6:00AM.
- TREE BRANCHES – No larger than 4 in. in diameter and 4 ft or less in length, tied and bundled, yard debris/grass clippings (placed in brown recyclable brown bags)
- LEAVES –Leaves (placed in brown biodegradable bags) will be picked up by the carter October, November, and December only.
Household Hazardous Waste & Electronic Collection
WHERE:
Fire Training Center in Pomona, 845-364-2444
Operating Schedule is Monday – Friday from 8:00AM to 1:00PM
WHAT YOU CAN BRING:
Oil and latex paint (all paint products), Household cleaners, pool chemicals, 20 lbs. BBQ propane tanks, antifreeze, electronics (computers, monitors, laptops, televisions, printers, VCR’s, radios, telephones), pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, driveway sealers, motor oil and oil filters, light bulbs (compact & fluorescent), batteries (household, car), small freon appliances (air conditioners, small refrigerators, water coolers, dehumidifiers), medications
WHAT YOU CAN NOT BRING:
Empty containers, Sharps containers, tires, compressed gas tanks (oxygen tanks, acetylene tanks), construction material, medical biological or pharmaceutical waste, appliances (washers, dryers, dishwashers, large refrigerators or freezers, microwave ovens, toaster ovens)
For more information visit the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority website.
Town of Ramapo Dump
WHERE: Transfer Station (845) 753-2200
50 Baler Boulevard
Hillburn, NY
HOURS: Monday thru Friday 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM except Holidays
Saturday 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Directions: Take Route 59 west towards Suffern (on your way to Sloatsburg), just past Design Air Heating & Air Conditioning in Hillburn, make a right onto Torne Valley Road, go past the Torne Valley Sports Complex, Weigh Station is ahead on the right.
Composting
- You can compost leaves, grass and food scraps (except meat and dairy products).
- Easy to assemble and easy to use.
- Has a locking lid and secures to the ground for rodent resistance.
- Made with 50% recycled plastic.
- Aesthetic appearance.
- Distribution will accompany a hands-on educational component.
- For a composting bin at cost contact Rockland Green or visit their website at www.rocklandgreen.com
If you are interested or want more information, call Rockland Green at 845-753-2200