Trash & Recycling in White Plains, NY (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for White Plains, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
White Plains DPW provides weekly residential trash and recycling collection on assigned routes. Trash must be in closed containers or tied plastic bags, max 35-50 lb per item. Recycling goes in separate labeled bins — paper/cardboard vs. commingled containers.
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Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Trash and recycling containers may be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the evening before collection and must be removed from the curb by the end of the collection day. Bins stored between pickups must be screened from public street view.
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Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Bulk items (furniture, mattresses, appliances) are collected by White Plains DPW by appointment. Some items require tags or fees. Electronics and hazardous waste must go to Westchester County household hazardous waste events — not curbside.
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Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Mandatory source-separated recycling under NY General Municipal Law §120-aa and White Plains DPW rules. Paper/cardboard and commingled containers (metal, glass, plastic #1-2) must be separated from trash. Non-compliance results in collection refusal and fines.
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Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Westchester County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement White Plains city rules.
Trash & Recycling in Westchester County →