NY General Municipal Law §120-aa mandates source-separated recycling statewide. New Rochelle requires separation of paper/cardboard and commingled containers (metal, glass, plastic #1–7). Yard waste collected seasonally. Contamination may result in non-collection.
Cardboard must be broken down. Plastic bags not accepted curbside (return to retailer). Electronics (e-waste) banned from trash under NYS E-Waste Recycling Act — must be taken to designated drop-off or retailer. This recycling requirements rule under New Rochelle's trash recycling ordinances applies to properties within New Rochelle city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact New Rochelle code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Repeated contamination or non-separation: warnings escalating to fines.
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