Yonkers Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 3 items per collection. Bulk items and furniture are collected on designated refuse days or by appointment through the DPW Refuse Department.
Yonkers bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulk items and furniture are collected on designated refuse days or by appointment through the DPW Refuse Department. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 3 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | (914) 377-6271 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Yonkers
Follow the listed bulk rule: Bulk items and furniture are collected on designated refuse days or by appointment through the DPW Refuse Department.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Required under the listed rules. Freon appliances require purchasing a Freon recycling sticker prior to curbside pickup or drop-off.
Local disposal alternatives in Westchester County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Yonkers Recycling Center
Woodworth Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701
Municipal recycling facility accepting commingled recyclables, scrap metal, and yard waste.
Westchester County Household Material Recovery Facility
15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
County facility for hazardous chemicals, electronics, freon appliances, and difficult-to-recycle items.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Yonkers Department of Public Works Refuse Division · municipal dpw
Phone: (914) 377-6271
40 S BroadwayYonkers, NY 10701
These collection rules cover Zone Citywide Twice-Weekly Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Yonkers, NY?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out trash cans between 7:00 p.m. the evening before and 7:00 a.m. the morning of collection.. These rules apply to Zone Citywide Twice-Weekly Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Yonkers?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. Pickups on a listed holiday are skipped until the next scheduled cycle. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Citywide Twice-Weekly Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Yonkers?
Bulk items and furniture are collected on designated refuse days or by appointment through the DPW Refuse Department. The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at (914) 377-6271 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Citywide Twice-Weekly Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
What items are accepted for recycling in Yonkers?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and paper products (magazines, newspapers, catalogs), Plastics containers #1 through #7 (rinsed clean), Glass bottles and jars, Metal cans and clean aluminum foil, Milk and juice cartons. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and film packaging, Styrofoam food containers, Electronics and fluorescent light bulbs, Window pane glass and ceramic dishware. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Citywide Twice-Weekly Route (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).