This document contains all the information Village residents will need on a weekly basis for the disposal of recyclable materials and solid waste (trash and garbage), specifically: (1) descriptions of the various categories of solid waste and recyclable materials; (2) any limitations on volume or weight in the various categories; (3) how to prepare waste and recyclable items for curbside pickup; and (4) descriptions of the four pickup routes in the village, the schedule for each route, and exceptions to the normal schedule. (This information will be updated as necessary, whenever Village, County and State solid waste and recycling changes are announced and become effective.)

     The Table of Contents below will assist in directing you to various sections of the document. There is no index per se; however, a specific item is frequently easily found by using your browser's Find feature (usually under Edit > Find or CTRL+F). Thus, for example, searching for "tire" will locate several references to the disposal of vehicle tires. And since the entire document is in a single web page, there is no need to link to other pages when searching.

     This section deals with changes in the materials that can be left at curbside (either for recycling or disposal in the county landfill), as well as new or modified procedures for their preparation for removal by the Village DPW.

• Electronic Equipment. Of the many types of electronic equipment, disposal procedures for only one of these is mentioned explicitly in this document, namely display screens (computer screens - monitors - and televisions). (See Section B below.) New York State has recently enacted legislation that affects the current and future disposal of all types of electronic waste materials ("e-waste"). An Information Letter from the County that specifies types of equipment to be recycled, charges (there are none), location, and dates of implementation of the various sections of the legislation can be viewed and printed here.
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• Fluorescent Lamps will be in increasing use in the coming years, a result of the federal regulation that requires the phasing out of incandescent bulbs. Since all of these fluorescent products contain small amounts of mercury, it is critical that they be kept out of the county landfill so that there can be no possibility of contamination of the ground water. For this reason they require some special preparation for disposal. Both the county and the state have created documents for your assistance in disposal, and these will be found at County Document and New York State Document, respectively.
  
  Since the village, county and state programs are all relatively new, formal regulations and procedures are still being formulated. The County document referred to above is the best reference, which states in summary:
  
  Residents will be able to dispose of mercury based products at the Buyea Road landfill on the first Saturday of each month from 7:10am - 3:00pm. To prepare fluorescent tubes for disposal, place them back in original sleeves or box, or in the sleeve of the replacement tube. Compact Fluorescent Bulbs should be wrapped in one sheet of newspaper and then placed in the specially marked container at the landfill.
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• Leaves and Brush should never be left loose at curbside. They should be placed in open metal or plastic containers or in open clear plastic bags. (NOTE: Plastic bags of any kind are not permitted for grass clippings.) Special biodegradable bags sold for this purpose are also permitted. (See the section on YARD WASTE for full details.)
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• Plastic Grocery Bags: Village residents are encouraged to recycle their plastic grocery bags by placing them all in one such plastic bag and including this bundle in with your newspapers and other paper products (not in with bottles, cans and plastic containers).
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     The following items are among those listed in this document as "Unacceptable" for curbside disposal: Televisions, Computer Monitors, Propane Tanks, Mattresses and Box Springs, Recliners and Easy Chairs, Sofas and Sofa Beds, other Large Furniture pieces, and Trash Containers in excess of the stated limitation of 4 per week per household. For all but the last of these (which is a Village limitation), the Department of Public Works (DPW) is charged at the landfill on a per piece basis. Homeowners can take these items to the landfill or transfer station themselves, or they can arrange with an independent hauler for disposal at the homeowner's expense. (See NOTE below.)

     As a service to Village residents the DPW will, at the homeowner's request, haul any of these items to the landfill, charging back to the homeowner only the County's fee for disposal. The costs of this service are:

	Television sets (all types*)	$ 8.00		Computer monitors (all types*)	$ 5.00		Propane tanks (w/o valve)	$ 3.00
	Mattress	$ 5.00		Box springs	$ 5.00		Recliners/Easy Chairs	$ 5.00
	Sofa/Sofa bed	$10.00		Extra trash containers (each)	$ 3.00		Other furniture	$ 5.00 - $10.00

* Types of TVs and computer monitors include CRT, LED, LCD, Plasma, and OLED.

To request that the DPW pick up and haul one or more of these items to the landfill, notify the DPW by means of a Pickup Request Form. Click here for a printable copy of this form, which contains instructions for its completion. (The form is in .pdf format and requires that your computer has a pdf reader program installed. If necessary, several are available for free download online, two of the more popular of which are Adobe Reader and Foxit Reader.)


(NOTE: If you transport any of these items to the County landfill or transfer station, or have an independent hauler do this on your behalf, you will be charged the County fee for each such item. Be aware that the County fee may differ slightly from the fees listed above for Village removal, since the County uses a punch card system rather than a straight dollar-per-item system. The current Madison County procedures and fees can be found here. Compare these with the Village's fees to determine your best disposal method.)

In addition to the items noted above, homeowners may recycle, at no cost, large quantities of Used Cooking Oil (such as used in deep frying) at the Madison County Landfill Residential Drop-Off Center. The oil must be strained to remove any solid material and placed in sealed clear plastic jugs. Cooking oil may not be left at curbside.

Please refer any questions regarding these programs to the Village Clerk at 687-3936, or to the Superintendent of Public Works at 687-7043.

ELIGIBILITY

Most residences and businesses are eligible for regularly scheduled waste collection by the Village Department of Public Works (DPW). This is considered a normal Village service and is subject to certain procedures explained throughout this document. In addition, however, there are some limitations, as explained below.


WASTE CATEGORIES

There are six general waste categories determined by the Village for weekly curbside pickup. Further information on content, preparation, schedules, routes and limitations for each category will be found in the appropriate sections of this document.

• COMMON RECYCLABLES -- These are taken to the Madison County Recycling Center. The County will market these recyclables; there is no charge to the Village.
  
  
• SPECIAL RECYCLABLES -- Most are taken to the Madison County Recycling Center. The County will market these recyclables, but may charge the Village for some items.
  
  
• BULK WASTE -- This is taken to the Madison County Landfill. The Village pays a tonnage fee for disposal.
  
  
• CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS -- This is taken to the Madison County Landfill. The Village pays a tonnage fee for disposal.
  
  
• RUBBISH/GARBAGE -- This is taken to the Madison County Landfill. The Village pays a tonnage fee for disposal.
  
  
• YARD WASTE -- This is collected and taken to land owned by the Village. There it is deposited and provides some benefit to wildlife.
  
  NOTE: Recycled yard waste (wood chips and mulch) is available free at Bolivar Road Transfer Station and Lincoln Landfill.

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CURBSIDE COLLECTION

General information on separation and removal of waste at curbside is given below. The details of the preparation of the various waste categories for curbside collection are specified in the following sections.

• SEPARATION OF WASTE -- Items from one waste category must not be mixed with items from another category (for example, newspapers must not be mixed in with rubbish/garbage, construction debris must not be mixed in with yard waste, etc.). Further, some items within a waste category may not be mixed (for example, recyclable paper items must not be mixed in with glass bottles and cans).
  
  Waste categories must be kept separated at curbside. Allow several feet between piles of different types of wastes at curbside.
  
  
• ITEMS REJECTED FOR PICKUP -- The Village reserves the right to refuse all or any part of a pick-up in a waste category if: (1) it is not properly prepared for collection; (2) the amount is so large that it appears the service is being misused; or (3) the waste was generated from property other than where the pick-up is scheduled.
  
  Containers in which waste categories are illegally mixed will not be picked up.
  
  If it is necessary to leave waste of any category, a rejection notice will be attached by the DPW crew stating the reason that the waste was rejected. Such waste must be removed from curbside immediately and will not be picked up again until the next regularly scheduled collection for that category.
  
  
• ROUTES -- Each eligible Village residence and business is on a regular weekly route. Waste should be placed at the curb no earlier than the evening prior to the regular pick-up day. Yard waste should be placed at curbside no earlier than 48 hours prior to the scheduled pick-up. Wastes should be at curbside no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of pick-up. (People who are moving and who need to place their waste at curbside earlier than usual should contact the Superintendent of Public Works at 687-7043.)
  
  Empty containers should be removed from curbside by the end of the scheduled pick-up day.
  
  Uncollected waste with attached rejection notice should be removed immediately.

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CONTAINERS

Where required, waste materials must be in appropriate containers when placed at curbside. Where containers are required, the following types must be used; any exceptions must be explicitly approved by the Superintendent of Public Works.

• REGULAR METAL/PLASTIC TRASH CANS -- Use for rubbish/garbage, some types of construction debris and some yard wastes.
  
  
• CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS -- Use for rubbish/garbage, some types of construction debris, and for common recyclables that will not fit in the Green/Blue recycling bins. These bags must be transparent and designed for trash. Do not use plastic grocery bags or colored trash bags -- specifically, BLACK PLASTIC BAGS ARE NOT PERMITTED!
  
  
• GREEN AND BLUE RECYCLING BINS -- These bins are to be used only for Common Recyclables, namely, glass, metal and plastic containers. No other loose recyclables are to be put in these bins. The green and blue bins are to remain with the property even if the current resident moves. If you move into a property in the Village and find no Green or Blue recycling bin, please contact the Department of Public Works at 687-7043.
  
  
• BROWN PAPER BAGS -- Brown paper bags may be used as containers for newspapers, cardboard and other recyclable paper products.
  
  
• RED SYRINGE SAFETY CONTAINERS -- These may be obtained from any Madison County pharmacy at no cost and must be used for the disposal of medical syringes. Once the tops of the containers are firmly attached and sealed, the containers should be taken to any county transfer station for disposal. Caution: An uncontainerized syringe placed loose in with other trash is potentially a serious health hazard to the DPW crews who may come into contact with it!

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LIMITATIONS

The amount of waste in some categories may be limited for each weekly pick-up. Such limitations apply to a parcel of property as it appears on the tax roll.

The owners of businesses, apartment complexes, mobile home parks, and organizations that generate more than the maximum amount of rubbish/garbage noted below are responsible for the removal of the excess. Normally, a private contract with a commercial hauler best handles this additional waste; in such instances the owner is also responsible for the removal of all other waste categories.

The following limitations have been established for Village DPW pick-ups. Owners are responsible for the disposal of any excess, or they may wait until the next scheduled collection date. The excess must not be left at curbside.

• CONTAINERS -- Regular Metal or Plastic Containers, in sound condition and fitted with covers, and Clear Plastic Bags, are defined to be those whose contents is listed as 33 gallons or less. No more than four * (4) Regular Containers may be placed at curbside; but in no case may any container weigh more than 50 pounds, nor may the total weight of all containers (Regular and Plastic Bags) exceed 200 pounds. Regular Containers must be covered, and Plastic Bags must be tied.
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  * But see "Disposal of Certain Items..." for a means of extending this limitation
  
  
• COMMON RECYCLABLES -- There is no limit for residential pick-up. (Business owners: Contact Superintendent of Public Works for any special limitations.)
  
  
• SPECIAL RECYCLABLES -- There is no limit.
  
  
• VEHICLE TIRES -- Vehicle tires are not accepted at curbside for disposal.
  
  
• BULK WASTE -- The combined weight of all items is limited to 300 pounds per week.
  
  
• CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS -- All construction debris, except for rolled carpet, must be placed in containers and satisfy all of the size and weight limitations as stated earlier in this section in the paragraph labeled CONTAINERS. Rolled carpet may not exceed 200 pounds.
  
  
• RUBBISH/GARBAGE -- There is a limit of four 33-gallon containers (or the equivalent in smaller containers). See the paragraph CONTAINERS above for other limitations.
  
  
• YARD WASTE -- Grass clippings will be collected throughout the growing season, but only if placed in open metal or plastic containers. No item of yard waste may exceed 5 feet in length nor weigh more than 50 pounds; in addition there is a four (4) cubic yard limitation on yard waste per residence per week.

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ROUTES AND SCHEDULES

See the schedule at the bottom of this page for routes, regular scheduled pick-ups, and exceptions to the schedule.


EXCEPTIONS

There may be occasions when the Village will approve a pick-up on a one-time basis when the amount of waste in some category slightly exceeds the stated limits.