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.
Mount Vernon Department of Public Works collects refuse and recycling curbside. Containers must be placed at the curb or designated collection point no more than 12-18 hours before scheduled pickup and removed within 12-24 hours after. Containers cannot block sidewalks or fire hydrants. Lidded containers required to prevent rodent attraction, a serious issue in dense Mount Vernon blocks.
Early set-out or late removal: $25-$100 fine. Uncovered containers attracting rodents: $100-$250 fine and Health Department referral.
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Mount Vernon operates alternate-side parking for street cleaning and enforces residential permit parking in several districts. Non-residents cannot park over...
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Retaining walls over 4 ft measured from bottom of footing to top of wall require a building permit and sealed engineered drawings. Walls with surcharge (driv...
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A building permit from the Mount Vernon Building Department is required for most new fences and for replacements that change height, materials, or location. ...
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Chickens and livestock are prohibited in Mount Vernon residential zones. The city's dense urban character (~4 sq mi) excludes agricultural uses from zoning.
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