Sign up for trash/garbage/rubbish removal?

Submitted by videlicet2020 t3_yhmc3g in yonkers

I am new to the area and renting a house so I do not have a mortgage or mortgage company. The Yonkers city website is extremely confusing about how garbage service works. I can't find a way to sign up or a way to pay the bill and all my landlord has in the lease is that I have to put it in my name.

Yes, I have sent her an email and tried calling to ask, but have no response as of yet. Totally different issue, please do not comment on that.

So, what's the deal? I see that my neighbors provide their own trash cans so I plan on buying a trash can this weekend. My real estate agent also mentioned he thinks recyclables have to go and clear bags separately but isn't sure.

At this point, I just plan on putting a trash can out whenever my neighbors do. I'm more concerned about not becoming delinquent on billing.

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FranceBrun t1_iuekq4x wrote

It’s included in taxes. Nobody gets a bill. Just put it out when your neighbors do. The end. Welcome to Yonkers.

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videlicet2020 OP t1_iuev799 wrote

Replying to FranceBrun (#352,739)

Cool, thanks so much.

Do you happen to know if water is the same? The Bronxville municipal website says Veolia is the provider, but when I put the address in, it says they do not service my address

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BrwnGreenHazelEydGrl t1_iuf71lp wrote

Download the Recycle app for Yonkers. I think it's on their website.

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whodattguy t1_iuf7r0w wrote

I too found Yonkers site confusing at first (and still do in many cases) but

  1. You don’t live in bronxville and pay yonkers taxes. You live in Yonkers and have a bronxville postal address. the bronxville post office services your USPS mail delivery. You’re zoned to Yonker’s school system. You vote for the mayor of Yonkers not bronxville.

I used to live nearby. Use the address to your advantage like everyone in these areas do but be real with your self. The great thing is that that part of Yonkers is an amazing place to live. It’s awesome. Those who say otherwise have shit that don’t stink or are just plain ignorant. I love the place and been really happy living in Yonkers.

  1. Get the RecycleCoach app and select your zip code. That’s the only way I know when garbage/recycle is being collected. You’re not going to find a better source. Here is the 2022 Yonkers recycle guide and the A-Z guide.

Garbage bins are limited to 35/40 gallons. It’s hard to find that at HomeDepot and Lowe’s so just get what they have. Sanitation has been cool about 45 gallon bins. Go to their refuse page for other resources and don’t be afraid to call their number to find out more. They’re pretty helpful.

  1. There is no separate bill for trash pickup. If you want to take anything to the dumpster/recycling center, it’s free but you can’t go in a commercial vehicle (like uhaul). Friday is bulk trash day and you call to schedule a pickup of large appliances.

Happy to help with any other Yonkers/ Westchester related questions and recommendations.

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whodattguy t1_iuf82ov wrote

Replying to videlicet2020 (#354,891)

You don’t live in bronxville despite the address. It’s confusing but generally speaking the areas immediately west of the Bronx river is Yonkers with a bronxville, eastchester, or Scarsdale address.

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whodattguy t1_iuf8ysk wrote

Replying to videlicet2020 (#354,891)

If you have to pay for water you can go to yonker’s site but like others have said, make sure you’re responsible for it and not your landlord. You can call Yonkers for the account number if you don’t receive a bill in the mail. Water is paid quarterly.

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videlicet2020 OP t1_iufxi8u wrote

Thanks, all! Redditors are the best humans on the planet 😁

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