Yonkers Garbage Schedule 2024 (Holidays, Recycling & Bulk Pickup)

Yonkers (zip code: 10470) is a city near Islip, Town of Smithtown, Clarkstown, White Plains, Harrison, New Rochelle, Huntington, Brookhaven, and NYC in the state of New York, in the United States.

Like other cities in the country, Yonkers offers its residents a trash collection program through which the citizens can get rid of their daily household trash, recyclables, hazardous waste and bulky items.

Following are the details about the Yonkers garbage schedule.

Yonkers Trash Pickup Schedule

Trash collection takes place twice every week in Yonkers. However, the collection days vary from street to street. Moreover, the curbside collection starts early in the morning on your pickup day, so you have to place the carts at the curbside before this time.

You can have your complete trash schedule and garbage collection days checked from this trash collection map:

Some national holidays might alter your trash pickup schedule, so you can check the holiday schedule from here.

Yonkers Holiday Trash Schedule

Here is the complete holiday trash schedule for the city of Yonkers:

New Year’s Day – January 1, 2024 – No collection takes place on this holiday. The pickup will take place on the scheduled makeup collection day.
Martin Luther King Day – January 15, 2024 – No collection takes place on this holiday. The pickup will take place on the scheduled makeup collection day.
Lincoln’s Birthday – February 12, 2024 – No collection takes place on this holiday. The pickup will take place on the scheduled makeup collection day.
Washington’s Birthday – February 19, 2024 – No collection takes place on this holiday. The pickup will take place on the scheduled makeup collection day.
Patriots Day – April 15, 2024 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Memorial Day – May 27, 2024 – No collection takes place on this holiday. The pickup will take place on the scheduled makeup collection day.
Juneteenth – June 19, 2024 – No collection takes place on this holiday. The pickup will take place on the scheduled makeup collection day.
Independence Day – July 4, 2024 – No collection takes place on this holiday. The pickup will take place on the scheduled makeup collection day.
Labor Day – September 2, 2024 – No collection takes place on this holiday. The pickup will take place on the scheduled makeup collection day.
Columbus Day – October 14, 2024 – No collection takes place on this holiday. The pickup will take place on the scheduled makeup collection day.
Election Day – November 5, 2024 – No collection takes place on this holiday. The pickup will take place on the scheduled makeup collection day.
Veterans Day – November 11, 2024 – No collection takes place on this holiday. The pickup will take place on the scheduled makeup collection day.
Thanksgiving Day – November 28, 2024 – No collection takes place on this holiday. The pickup will take place on the scheduled makeup collection day.
Christmas Day – December 25, 2024 – No collection takes place on this holiday. The pickup will take place on the scheduled makeup collection day.

Yonkers Recycling Schedule

Recycling takes place every week in Yonkers, on the same days as your garbage collection days. To know your complete yearly recycling schedule, check out this recycling collection pdf: https://www.yonkersny.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/40528/638388338236630000

Recyclables include newspaper, office paper and magazines, plastic bottles, envelopes and wrapping paper, construction paper, junk mail, books and paper bags, catalogs, glass jars and bottles, food cans etc.

Yonkers Bulk Pickup Schedule

Bulky waste items are those which are very heavy and large and hence cannot be placed inside regular trash cans. These items include mattresses, furniture, carpets and rugs etc.

Non- metal bulk waste pickup takes place every week, on the second trash pickup of the day. However, only one bulky item is collected per week. In case of metal bulk items like ACs, TVs etc, call at 377-HELP(4357) to schedule a pickup.

Yonkers Organic Yard Waste Collection

Organic yard waste includes Christmas trees, leaves, and branches less than ten inches in diameter. Dirt, rocks and sand, cement and concrete, wood to which glue is added, recyclable items, animal waste and dead animals should not be added to yard waste.

Yard waste is collected every other week in Yonkers, however, the collection days vary depending upon your weekly schedule. Dispose of this yard waste by taking it to the organic yard located at 610 Nepperhan Avenue.

Yonkers Hazardous Waste Disposal

Household hazardous waste can not be collected from the curbside, instead, one has to take the hazardous items to landfills. You can know more about the acceptable items by calling at (914) 813-5425 or checking out the city’s website.

Hazardous items are the ones which can catch fire easily or which contain toxic chemicals dangerous for human health.

Some of the examples are batteries and cells, glues and adhesives, furniture polish, swimming pool chemicals, brake fluid, photographic chemicals, medications, shoe polish, paints, pesticides and insecticides, fertilizers, varnishes etc.

City of Yonkers Trash Guidelines

Following are some trash guidelines for the Yonkers residents.

Do not overfill the carts. This may result in the trash being thrown on the streets which will litter your area.
Trash carts must be placed having a minimum of three feet distance with each other.
Throwing garbage on the streets and roads is not allowed and should not be practiced by the citizens.
Wash and dry the containers on a regular basis to ensure proper cleanliness.
In case of any query or if you need any information regarding the Yonkers trash schedule, call the city’s solid waste department by dialing 914-377-HELP (4357).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the garbage app for Yonkers?

The Recycle Coach application by the city of Yonkers NY can be downloaded if you want regular reminders for your collection day and other information as well.

How do I dispose of a couch in Yonkers?

Since couch is included in the non-metal bulky stuff, it can be placed at the curbside on your last garbage collection of the week.