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.
White Plains DPW collects residential trash and recycling. Bins must be placed at the curb adjacent to the street but not in the street or on the sidewalk. Between pickups, containers are expected to be stored behind the front building line, in side yards, or behind screening. Overflow or missorted materials may be left behind with a notice.
Premature placement or late removal: warning first, then fines $25-$100. Bins stored in public view: zoning violation notice.
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