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How do I get information about the trash collection system?
Please click here to view the 6-page brochure that contains a complete explanation of the program!
Mercury Disposal Ban:
A mercury disposal ban now applies to all residents. Click here for details.
Trash and Recycling:
All household trash must fit into the wheeled toters supplied by WM. Recycle bins will be picked up as well. Any residence may use as many recycle bins asnecessary to accommodate, paper, cans, glass,and bottles. WM does preferto have the paper separate, but the bottles, glass and cans can be co-mingled into one recycle bin. If you have any normal household garbage that is not recyclable anddoes not fit into the toters, you must buy a sticker at the tax office, $1.75 per 30 gallon bag.
What items does the City recycle?
Cardboard, glass jars & bottles, magazines, metal cans, mixed paper, newspapers, phonebooks, and #1 & #2 plastics. Waste Management also picks up recycables. For specific questions about Rochester's Curbside Recycling Guidelines please click here (this is a fairly large file so it may take several minutes to download to your computer) or call them directly at 332-2386.
Bulky Waste:
Hours of operation for the Rochester Residential Drop off at Waste Management, on the Rochester Neck Road are: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8am till 3pm. Rochester residents may bring mattresses, furniture, appliances, (not fridges), TV's, Tires, leaves, and tree branches, light construction debris and all recycling at anytime during these hours.
If you cannot get it to the landfill, bulky items are the 2nd full week of the month (a full week starts with Sunday) ON YOUR REGULAR TRASH DAY.
Leaf and Yard Waste:
Spring leaf pick up is the last full week of April, and the 3rd full week in May. Fall leaf pick up is the last full week of October and the 3rd full week in November. The dates are advertised in advance in the Foster's Daily Democrat and the Rochester Dover Times. Waste will be picked up on your normal trash day. Leaves must be put in brown paper leaf bags. Bags are available at several local stores. Brush must be cut into 3-foot lengths and bundled.
When and where can I drop off hazardous waste such as paints and other household items?
The City has a Household Hazardous Waste Day, and it is usually held in the spring. The drop-off is at the Turnkey Landfill on Rochester Neck Road. The date is advertised in advance in the Foster's Daily Democrat and the Rochester Dover Times. Click here for more information.
Who picks up my trash and what day? Is today one of the Holiday's that trash pick up is a day behind?
Waste Management picks up the trash. The number at which to reach them is 332-2386. The staff at Waste Management can help you with all of the above questions or click here for more information. These are holidays when there is a pick up delay: New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas.
Where can I buy a recycling bin?
Recycling bins are available at the Public Works office at 45 Old Dover Road. (Click here for map.) The cost is $5.00 per bin.
Where can I dispose of used motor oil?
Used transmission and motor oil can be dropped off at our office at 45 Old Dover Road between the hours of 7am to 3pm, M-F.(Click here for map.)
What should I do if I see someone dumping trash along the road?
Illegally dumping of trash is dangerous, unsightly, and costly to pick up. If you see someone dumping trash in Rochester, please do us all a favor and call 330-7127 to report it. Thank You!!!
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