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Monroe County, NY Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

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Rochester: DES weekly
Suburbs: Private hauler contract
Out Time: By 7 AM
Report: Rochester 311

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Monroe County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Summary

Rochester provides weekly curbside trash via DES using Big Blue/Green totes. Monroe County towns contract private haulers (Waste Management, Suburban Disposal). Bins out by 7 AM on collection day.

Full Breakdown

City of Rochester Department of Environmental Services (DES) handles curbside collection using Big Blue recycling totes and Big Green trash totes on a weekly schedule funded by the refuse fee on property taxes. Monroe County towns (Greece, Irondequoit, Brighton, Henrietta, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford) do not provide municipal collection; residents contract private haulers such as Waste Management, Suburban Disposal, Casella, or Feher Rubbish Removal. Bins must be at curb by 7 AM on pickup day. Holiday delays shift collection one day (New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas). Rochester 311 handles missed-pickup reports.

Violations & Fines

Rochester improper set-out: $50 to $200 under Municipal Code Ch. 70. Missed private hauler pickups are contract disputes, not code violations. Illegal dumping: $500 to $5,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who enforces pickup rules rules in Monroe County?

Monroe County's code enforcement division is responsible for trash recycling ordinances. You can report violations or request information through the Monroe County government website or by calling the main municipal line.

What are typical penalties for violating pickup rules rules?

Most Monroe County trash recycling violations start with a written warning followed by escalating civil fines for repeat offenses. Specific dollar amounts and any criminal-misdemeanor exposure depend on the section of code; consult Monroe County's municipal code or staff for the current penalty schedule.

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