Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Yonkers, NY
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Yonkers residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly garbage and recycling per the city's collection calendar (collection day varies by address). Holidays with no pickup shift collection one day that week; weekly reminders available via the Recycle Coach app.
- By appointment; metal bulk items also accepted year-round at the Yonkers Recycling Center
- City of Yonkers — Department of Public Works
At a glance: Yonkers
- Trash day
- Weekly garbage and recycling per the city's collection calendar (collection day varies by address). Holidays with no pickup shift collection one day that week; weekly reminders available via the Recycle Coach app.
- Bulk pickup
- By appointment; metal bulk items also accepted year-round at the Yonkers Recycling Center
- Dump
- Yonkers Recycling Center
- Hazardous waste
- Yonkers Recycling Center
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly garbage and recycling per the city's collection calendar (collection day varies by address). Holidays with no pickup shift collection one day that week; weekly reminders available via the Recycle Coach app.
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers Recycling Center | drop-off | 735 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, NY | Metal bulk items accepted year-round; closed for lunch Noon–1 PM | — |
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Household hazardous waste
Yonkers Recycling Center
- Address
- 735 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, NY
- Phone
- (914) 377-6752
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Leaves and yard trimmings pickup on Wednesdays, Sept 25–Dec 11; branches up to 10 inches in diameter. Spring yard pickup dates published annually (e.g. Apr 17, May 1 & May 22 in the 2024 guide) — leaves and twigs at the curb in approved paper bags. Grass clippings allowed; plastic bags not permitted.
E-waste
Partial pass on the official 2024 Recycling & Refuse Guide: bulk pickup cost, item limits, and full accepted/not-accepted lists are NOT verified (the guide's detailed bulk sections could not be re-read this session — rate-limited). HHW beyond paint drop-off and e-waste program details also unverified. Mayor's Help Line for sanitation questions: 914-377-4357. Books and textiles dropped at the Recycling Center are donated to local charity partners.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Yonkers, NY?
- Weekly garbage and recycling per the city's collection calendar (collection day varies by address). Holidays with no pickup shift collection one day that week; weekly reminders available via the Recycle Coach app.
- When is bulk pickup in Yonkers, NY?
- By appointment; metal bulk items also accepted year-round at the Yonkers Recycling Center Call 914-377-4357 for a Bulk Removal Appointment. (Online/phone scheduling details not verified.)
- Where can I dump trash near Yonkers?
- Yonkers Recycling Center (735 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, NY)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Yonkers?
- Yonkers Recycling Center (735 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, NY)
- Yard waste in Yonkers: Leaves and yard trimmings pickup on Wednesdays, Sept 25–Dec 11; branches up to 10 inches in diameter. Spring yard pickup dates published annually (e.g. Apr 17, May 1 & May 22 in the 2024 guide) — leaves and twigs at the curb in approved paper bags. Grass clippings allowed; plastic bags not permitted.
- Leaves and yard trimmings pickup on Wednesdays, Sept 25–Dec 11; branches up to 10 inches in diameter. Spring yard pickup dates published annually (e.g. Apr 17, May 1 & May 22 in the 2024 guide) — leaves and twigs at the curb in approved paper bags. Grass clippings allowed; plastic bags not permitted.