Refuse Service

Residential Refuse Pick-Up

DPW picks up residential refuse weekly.

DPW picks up your trash once a week based on the pick-up schedule. Please be considerate of your neighbors when placing your trash at the curb and help us maintain efficient, low cost service by adhering to the following guidelines when preparing and placing your trash out for pick-up:

  • Place trash between the sidewalk and the curb no earlier than 6:00 pm the day before and no later than 7:00 am the day of your regularly scheduled pick-up day
  • Remove containers from the curb within 12 hours after they are emptied
  • Trash must be placed in proper containers
  • Garbage cans shall be no larger than 35 gallons in size
  • Each container shall weigh no more than 50 pounds each
  • Each garbage can shall be properly sealed
  • There is a limit of 6 standard 35 gallon cans of refuse per week per pick-up
  • Containers and trash must not be stored in front of property, rather along side or in the rear of property out of public site
  • Landlords are responsible for the failure of tenants to comply with refuse rules and are responsible for all special pick-up fees
  • Refuse from outside the village is not allowed
  • You may request an extra trash pick-up if necessary for an additional charge by contacting the DPW to make special arrangements

Household Hazardous Waste

DPW cannot pick-up hazardous waste.

The DPW cannot pick-up hazardous or infectious waste of any kind. Some paints and other hazardous materials, such as cleaners, degreasers, automotive fluids, pesticides, fertilizers, driveway sealers, propane tanks, pool chemicals, some batteries, syringes, sharps, cooking oils and greases, etc. can be brought to the Monroe County Hazardous Waste Facility by calling 753-7600 Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm for an appointment. We also participate in an annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day with Perinton, Pittsford, and Fairport at a time to be announced each summer.

Unacceptable Refuse

In addition to hazardous waste, DPW cannot pick-up these items:

The DPW cannot pick-up:

  • tires
  • junk cars
  • drums containing any liquid
  • hazardous or infectious waste
  • scrap from razed structures
  • debris from contractors

Placing such debris at the curb may be left at the curb or picked and charged the appropriate special pick-up fees.

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SEPTEMBER 1952—THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ST. JEROME’S

SEPTEMBER 1952—THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ST. JEROME’S Read more

The first day of the school year is always a special time.  The first day in a new school is doubly special.  And so, it was for St. Jerome’s School on September 3, 1952.

IT HAPPENED ONE SATURDAY NIGHT — 60 YEARS AGO

IT HAPPENED ONE SATURDAY NIGHT — 60 YEARS AGO Read more

According to a number of area sportscasters, it wasn’t supposed to happen that way—the East Rochester Bombers beating the Lyons Lions, 58-57.   While both basketball teams entered the game undefeated, Lyons was known as a powerhouse.  By looking at the history of the two teams, however, perhaps March 24, 1962, was destined to be different.  And what made the outcome of the contest all the more special was that it happened before a crowd estimated to be more than 10,000.  

Covid Test-Kits Available

Covid Test-Kits Available Read more

The Town/Village of East Rochester has additional Covid-19 test-kits for resident pickup. If you would like a test-kit please call (585) 586-3553 or stop by the Clerk's Office located on the 2nd floor of the Eyer Building. The office is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

2023 Bulk Refuse Rules and Schedule

2023 Bulk Refuse Rules and Schedule Read more

The 2023 Bulk Week Rules and Schedule is available here for download.

Documents to download

Fast Forward Monroe

Fast Forward Monroe Read more

Additional CARES Act funds have been made available for grants to Monroe County Businesses with less than 50 employees. 

The application may be accessed at https://www.monroecounty.gov/mcapp/grant2/.  Applications are being accepted until October 8, 2021.  If you have questions, please call 753.2000.

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