Yonkers bulk trash pickup

Bulk: Non-metal (mattress, sofa, chairs, rugs ≤3 ft tied): one item on second garbage day of week (Thu or Fri) for 1–6 family homes — except holiday.

Verified 2026-10-15 · yonkersny.gov

At a glance

Brush	Compost season leaves/brush Wed in open containers or paper bags (no plastic); otherwise on second garbage day; no grass clippings.
Limits	≤32 gal cans (see also ≤30 gal on Refuse page); non-metal bulk 1 item/week on 2nd day.
Not allowed	Electronics/C&D/roofing/gas tanks/oil/tires/rims/car batteries/porcelain/rocks/dirt/grass at curb; supermarket shopping bags for garbage.
Curbside	No earlier than sundown evening prior. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · yonkersny.gov

Schedule

Curbside

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When

No earlier than sundown evening prior.

Where

Curbside.

Limits

≤32 gal cans (see also ≤30 gal on Refuse page); non-metal bulk 1 item/week on 2nd day.

Not allowed

Electronics/C&D/roofing/gas tanks/oil/tires/rims/car batteries/porcelain/rocks/dirt/grass at curb; supermarket shopping bags for garbage.

Bags

Plastic bags for refuse OK ≤50 lb; no plastic for leaves.

Verified 2026-10-15 · yonkersny.gov

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Trash: City Public Works. Garbage twice per week — exact days via Recycle Coach / Recycling & Refuse Guide (address-based). Trash cans ≤32 gal (Garbage & Recycling; 2025 Guide also ≤50 lb, covered). Refuse Bulk page also states barrels ≤30 gal / bags ≤50 lb. Set out no earlier than sundown night before (§91-36B).
Recycling: Once weekly rotating — separate commingles vs paper; days via Recycle Coach / calendar. Recycling Center 735 Saw Mill River Rd (metal/non-metal bulk, electronics, Styrofoam, empty propane, fluorescents).
Bulk pickup: Non-metal (mattress, sofa, chairs, rugs ≤3 ft tied): one item on second garbage day of week (Thu or Fri) for 1–6 family homes — except holiday weeks. Metal bulk (washer/dryer/fridge doors off/AC/stove/etc.): appointment 914-377-HELP or drop Recycling Center. TVs >36" curb by appointment.
Curbside: when: No earlier than sundown evening prior.
Curbside: where: Curbside.
Curbside: limits: ≤32 gal cans (see also ≤30 gal on Refuse page); non-metal bulk 1 item/week on 2nd day.
Curbside: brush: Compost season leaves/brush Wed in open containers or paper bags (no plastic); otherwise on second garbage day; no grass clippings.
Curbside: not allowed: Electronics/C&D/roofing/gas tanks/oil/tires/rims/car batteries/porcelain/rocks/dirt/grass at curb; supermarket shopping bags for garbage.
Curbside: bags: Plastic bags for refuse OK ≤50 lb; no plastic for leaves.
Curbside: fees and fines: Up to $1,500 (early set-out / leaf rules Class III).
Holidays: Holiday weeks → pickup shifts one day (H on calendar). Use Recycle Coach / current year Recycling & Refuse Guide for dated H cells.
Hauler: City of Yonkers Public Works
Contacts: City Hall 40 S Broadway — (914) 377-6000; Help Line (914) 377-4357; Dump tip line (914) 377-3867
Find your day: Recycle Coach + Garbage & Recycling + Refuse & Bulk
Sources: Trash and recycling: yonkersny.gov
Bulk: yonkersny.gov
Holidays: yonkersny.gov
Curbside: yonkersny.gov
Verified: 2026-10-15

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