Mandatory source-separated recycling under NY General Municipal Law §120-aa and White Plains DPW rules. Paper/cardboard and commingled containers (metal, glass, plastic #1-2) must be separated from trash. Non-compliance results in collection refusal and fines.
New York State §120-aa has mandated municipal recycling since 1988 and White Plains operates a dual-stream system: one bin for paper/cardboard/boxboard, a second bin for glass bottles, metal cans, and plastic bottles/jugs (typically #1 and #2). Plastic bags, Styrofoam, and film plastics are NOT accepted curbside — take to grocery store collection or HHW events. Contaminated recycling may be left behind or result in a warning tag. Textiles are collected at drop-off locations.
Putting recyclables in trash: collection refusal, warning notices, and fines starting at $25 escalating to $100+ for repeat.
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Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers cannot be stored on streets. Residential zoning restricts storage in driveways and front yards — typically rear or...
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Driveway curb cuts and aprons require a permit from Public Works. Parking across the sidewalk or blocking pedestrian path is prohibited. Surfaces must be pav...
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Retaining walls over 4 ft high (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall) require a Building Department permit and engineered drawings. Walls supportin...
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