Under the direction of the Bureau Manager, the Bureau of Sanitation is responsible for collection of garbage, ashes, trash and other refuse from private residences, from commercial establishments on a restricted basis, from City litter cans and baskets located in business areas, and from apartment buildings. Staff and equipment from this Bureau are used to plow streets during snowfall.

Over 36,000 tons of garbage is collected each year and over 20,000 tons of material is recycled each year.

Annual Sanitation Schedule

Be Sharp Smart, Proper Disposal of Sharps Prevent Needlesticks and other accidents. For Sharps Smart Brochure click link below. Thank you.

http://www.westchestergov.com/envfacil/pdffiles/SharpsSmartseng.pdf

TV and COMPUTER MONITORS
TV and computer monitors should not be put out for collection with regular household trash. The Department of Public Works collects computer monitors and TV sets, by appointment only, on the second and third Saturday of each month. Residents should contact the Department of Public Works at 914-235-4654 by 3:00 on the Thursday before the pickup to ensure a place on the list for collection.

Disposal of Hazardous and Radiological wastes

Radiological Medical Residuals
If you or your pets are undergoing medical treatment utilizing radiological materials, the residual materials (dressings, etc.) should be returned to the hospital or health care facility for proper disposal.

Hazardous Materials
It is illegal to dispose of hazardous materials with garbage, trash or recycling. While bad for the environment this also poses a threat to the safety of Public Works staff. Violators will be reported are subject to prosecution. Westchester County offers a series of Household Chemical Clean Up Days for the free disposal of chemicals. Visit www.westchestergov.com for details.