Smarter Sustainability starts with shopping: We want to improve our recycling percentage, which is 21% among Greenwood Lake residents for the last 12 months, lower than the national US average of 32%, which is still behind European countries at 40%.  Manufacturers of consumer goods are beginning to offer better alternatives for us consumers, so try to be more selective about packaging materials. Look for the ones that are easier to separate and sort. That way, when you’re finished with the container, you’ll know if it gets recycled, or goes into the waste stream. And avoid ALL plastic bags since they are NOT recyclable.

Next is sorting: Knowing what we can and cannot recycle saves time and money in the long run. The information on this page can help you remember what goes where. You can download the Recycling Guide, below, and post it in the kitchen to help remind you which things to separate and where to stow it.

Note: To all residents, per Chapter 63 of the Village Code, garbage cans are to be moved to the rear of the residence within 24 hours of garbage pickup.

> Leaves and grass clippings are to be put in biodegradable brown paper bags.

> If you have bulk items that need to be picked up you must call the garbage company at 866-342-5497 and arrange to have them picked up. They will give you a pickup date. It would be helpful if you also notify the Building Department when you do this to avoid unnecessary violations. Do NOT put these items out until the scheduled pickup date.

> TVs, computers, and other electronic waste items are NOT picked up by the Village or the garbage contractor. Please look for specific dates and times from community organizations about recycling these items. Thank you.

If you have any questions please call the Village Hall at 845-477-9215.

Garbage 2026 Holiday Schedule

The following are the only holidays with service adjustments. All other holidays will have regular garbage service.

• Memorial Day – All service will be delayed by 1 day that week.
• July 4th – No service impact. Collection will run as normal.
• Labor Day – All service will be delayed by 1 day that week.
• Thanksgiving Day – No service on Thanksgiving Day.
• Friday recycling service will be delayed by 1 day
• Christmas Day – No service on Friday only.
• Friday recycling service will be delayed by 1 day
• New Year’s Day – No service on Friday only.
• Friday recycling service will be delayed by 1 day

Thank you for your cooperation, and please reach out if you have any questions!

• Note: All cardboard must be broken down so that it is flat and no more than 3 feet in length or width.

• White goods, metal products, washers and dryers, etc. by appointment only. Call 866-342-5497. Please note that 24 hours notice must be provided to contractor.

• Bulk Pick-Up: Bulk pick up limitations: two items 2x a month by appointment please: 1-866-342-5497.
• Yard Waste: Grass clippings, leaves, etc. weekly for the entire Village.
• Maximum weight of yard waste bags picked up will be 65 lbs. in biodegradable bags only.
  If your bags are left it is due to the following reasons: exceeded 65 lbs., mixed with recyclable items, mixed with construction debris.
  Please call 866-342-5497.