Recycling & Waste in Rockland County
Recycling schedules, accepted items, and waste disposal for all 5 towns. Rockland Green operates the county recycling center for items not accepted curbside.
- Find your town in the list below
- Visit your town's hauler website (linked below) — most have an address lookup for your exact pickup day
- Or call your town's DPW directly for schedule questions
Note: Villages within towns may have their own haulers and schedules — check with your village hall if unsure.
By Town
Town-provided curbside pickup. Recycling every other week. Blue bins for recyclables.
Private haulers serve most areas. Town coordinates bulk pickup days.
Town-provided sanitation. Recycling pickup weekly. Yard waste pickup spring through fall.
Most areas use private carters. Contact the town for your area's hauler.
What Goes in the Recycling Bin
Accepted curbside
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Plastic bottles (#1-2)
- Glass bottles and jars
- Metal cans
- Newspaper
- Magazines
NOT accepted curbside
- Plastic bags
- Styrofoam
- Food-soiled paper
- Ceramics
- Light bulbs
- Electronics
Rockland Green — County Recycling Center
Operates the county recycling center and transfer station. Accepts household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, and bulky items.
Accepted at Rockland Green
Schedules and accepted items may vary by neighborhood and season. When in doubt, contact your town's DPW or visit Rockland Green for current information. Unsure if an item is recyclable? Check the Rockland Green website or leave it out — recycling contamination is costly for the county.