4 rules for unincorporated Rockland County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup is by private haulers contracted by each town or village, with service day and rules varying by municipality. Rockland County operates the disposal infrastructure but not collection.
Bin placement set by town/village, not the county. Typical rule: place at curb no earlier than evening before pickup, retrieve within 12-24 hours. Bins must not block sidewalks, hydrants, or traffic sight lines.
Bulk items (furniture, mattresses, appliances) typically accepted on scheduled bulk pickup days by town hauler or at Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority (RCSWMA) facilities. Appliances with refrigerants require separate handling.
New York General Municipal Law §120-aa mandates source-separated recycling statewide. Rockland County Local Law requires recycling of paper, cardboard, glass, metal, and plastics #1-7. Contamination rejects loads at RCSWMA.
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