Please follow the guidelines below to avoid a delay in the pickup of your materials:
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- Make sure you recycling bins are placed curbside the evening prior to your pick up date. Recycling bins are available at the Highway Department (119 Route 303, Orangeburg)
- Please keep paper products and containers in separate recycling bins. Containers should be washed clean and free of lids, caps, etc.
- If your recyclable material is not picked up on the scheduled date, please contact the Highway Department’s Solid Waste Hotline at 845-359-6500 as soon as possible.
- Due to restrictions imposed by the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority, the pickup of recycling will no longer include plastic bags. This includes items that are placed in plastic bags such as shredded paper, etc. Shredded paper should be placed in the paper recycling bin or brown paper bags. Plastic bags can be taken to local grocery stores that accept them.
* All cardboard must be flat and cut to pieces no larger than 3’x3’. Please do not place pieces of cardboard in a cardboard box.
If you have any questions regarding the Recycling Program, please contact the Orangetown Solid Waste Hotline at 845-359-6500. Visit the Rockland Recycle Coach App for more information.
For more information regarding Recycling in Orangetown. Please Visit Rockland Green for information regarding Recycling Schedules, disposal locations and other helpful recycling information.
For free and convenient electronic waste recycling options, please visit the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s website at https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/66872.html.
Garbage Pickup
For ordinary garbage, Town residents contract with private carters, based on rates set by the Town Sanitation Commission. This includes regular pickup of bulk items. You may obtain free recycling bins from the Highway Department for use curbside.
Curbside Bulk Pick-Up
Once a Month-Year Round Service
Private sanitation services provide curbside bulk pick-up from your homes. Your bulk items should be placed curbside the evening prior to your pickup. Please check with your private sanitation service for the date of pickup.
If you have any questions or would like more information regarding this service, please call the Highway Department at 845-359-6500.
In order to provide the most economical and efficient service, please observe the following guidelines:
- Items should be placed in an orderly manner curbside for your last garbage pickup of the month:
- Items should be less than 5ft in length and bundled
- Appliance doors removed
- Glass and mirrors taped to prevent shattering
- Sharp objects (nails, screws, etc.) should be removed from items for pickup.
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* Refrigerators/Air Conditioners must have the freon removed and red-tagged by a licensed freon removal service. Residents may bring these items to the Drop-Off Center located at the Highway Department, 119 Route 303, Orangeburg, New York.
Drop off Center
The Town operates a Drop Off Center for convenient disposal of bulk items, electronic waste, green waste and other items – obtain a permit at the Highway Department.
Rockland Green Facilities (Hazardous Waste, Tires, etc.)
Take paint and other household hazardous waste to the Rockland County Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Pomona (364‐2444). Old tires can be disposed at Rockland County Solid Waste Bowline transfer station at 200 Beach Road West Haverstraw (845)429-1823. Visit Rockland Green’s website to view the rates chart. There are specific rules for all waste programs – please review the Highway Department website and call with any questions (359-6500). Your cooperation is essential to keeping Orangetown beautiful!
Sanitation Commission
The Sanitation Commission meets a few times a year to issue the garbage carters their licenses. They also discuss any problems that arise throughout the year concerning the carters. Contact Information- (845) 359-6500