2008 Bulk Pickup Schedule
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Bulk Pickup for all Single & Two Family Homes Only We will pick up 2 cubic yards only (approx. 1 pickup truck load – 8’x4’x2’). Excess items will be left for removal at owners expense. Once trash is picked up on your street, trucks WILL NOT return. We will not pick up: stone, dirt, concrete, construction debris or hazardous waste which include TV’s/CRT’s, tires, freon appliances and microwaves For our complete list of regulations, please click here. CLEAN UP SCHEDULE Please
be advised that we plan to adhere to this schedule as closely
as possible. If delays are unavoidable, your scheduled start date
may be delayed by a few days. First
Ward – Councilman John King - Week
of April 28th Second
Ward – Councilman Eric Valentin -
Week of May 5th Third
Ward – Councilman Kevin Mulqueen - Week
of May 12th Fourth
Ward – Councilwoman Nina - Week
of May 19th Please call if you have any questions regarding what is acceptable/not acceptable or if you are unsure of which Ward you reside in. John
Lippert Louisa
Ingrassia John
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BULK TRASH COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS In 2008, The Town of Wallkill according to the following guidelines and regulations will provide curbside collection of bulk trash from private residences only. It is essential that all residents abide by these regulations in order for the Town to be able to maintain the bulk trash collection service. By adhering to the following guidelines, items that are not normally picked up by your waste service provider can be disposed of properly. Please read all of the guidelines before you place any items out for pickup. Pay special attention to new recycling guidelines for freon appliances, electronic equipment and tires. Each single family residence shall be limited to: Each rental unit shall be limited to: *All items to be removed MUST BE placed at curbside the night before the scheduled pick up date. Items to be collected for bulk trash include but are not limited to the following: Furniture – Chairs, sofas, dressers, tables, desks, file cabinets, mattresses, boxsprings, etc. Carpeting/Padding – must be rolled and tied with heavy cord (9x12 ft. length – the smaller the better for pickup). Wood/lumber – must be tied in bundles, nail free, and MUST NOT EXCEED 5 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND 5 FEET IN LENGTH. Paint cans – such as water base or oil base MUST BE EMPTY AND DRIED OUT; lids must be removed. Trash cans – will only be removed when clearly marked “TO BE REMOVED”. Recyclable Bulk Metal Items Collected (large appliances are limited to two (2) of each variety) commonly referred to as “white goods”, these may be picked up by a different truck. Dishwashers, File Cabinets/Desks, Plumbing Pipes (4ft. length max), Dryer, Water Heaters, Lawn Mowers (oil and gas free), Washing machines, Metal fencing (no cement bottoms), Tire rims only (see Tires below), Stoves, Aluminum siding, Snow blowers (oil and gas free), Swing Sets (dismantled/no cement bottom), Barbecue grills and Bicycles. Propane tanks – the entire center valve MUST BE REMOVED to ensure that the tank is not under pressure. ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE COLLECTED Computer monitors and TV sets (CRT’s) – due to lead content must be recycled as hazardous waste at the Orange County Landfill and will not be picked up. Tires – picked up by special appointment only year round. There is a small fee per tire to cover the recycling costs. Freon appliances – will be picked up by special appointment only year round. There is a fee charged for each appliance. Yard Waste – Residents may bring the following to the Highway Department, grass clippings, leaves and brush (cut 4’ long or less, no branches more than 2” in diameter). Yard waste will not be picked up. Homeowners can consult the yellow pages under “Rubbish Removal” to dispose of items that will not be collected. Please remove doors from appliances, they may present a hazard to our children. If you have any questions regarding these guidelines, please contact the Town of Wallkill Highway Department at (845) 361-1106. |
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