Trash & Recycling in Mount Vernon, NY (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Mount Vernon, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Mount Vernon DPW provides scheduled weekly garbage and recycling pickup by district. Missed pickups reported to DPW. Commercial properties contract with private haulers.
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Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Mount Vernon DPW requires containers at curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the evening before pickup and removed by end of pickup day. Dense urban blocks require strict compliance.
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Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Bulk items (furniture, mattresses, large appliances) picked up by Mount Vernon DPW on scheduled bulk days or by appointment. Call DPW in advance; some items require separate handling.
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Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Mount Vernon recycling mandatory under NY GML §120-aa and Westchester County Source Separation Law. Paper/cardboard, glass, metal cans, plastics #1-2 (and some #5) separated from trash.
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Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Westchester County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Mount Vernon city rules.
Trash & Recycling in Westchester County →