FAQ for Department of Public Works
6. What are hazardous waste materials?
A complete listing of what is considered an acceptable hazard waste for disposal can be found on Monroe County's website at www.monroecounty.gov. A schedule of dates and locations is also provided.
A complete listing of what is considered an acceptable hazard waste for disposal can be found on Monroe County's website at www.monroecounty.gov. A schedule of dates and locations is also provided.
7. Does the Village DPW pick up building materials such as stones, concrete, bricks, sod, etc?
The Village DPW does not pick up any building materials. These must be disposed of through your private waste hauler.
The Village DPW does not pick up any building materials. These must be disposed of through your private waste hauler.
8. What is the best way to put leaves on the curb?
Leaves should be left loose in piles by the curb, separated from brush, or other debis for the safety of our employees and the machinery.
Leaves should be left loose in piles by the curb, separated from brush, or other debis for the safety of our employees and the machinery.
9. What brush can I put on the curb?
Resident generated brush should be placed out at the curb for Monday pick up. Branches should not exceed 6 feet in length. Brush pick up is done year round, weather permitting. Between the dates of November 1 to March 31, brush pickup is limited due to the trucks being configured for snow pick up. Contractor generated brush needs to be hauled to the Town of Pittsford Highway Garage on Golf Avenue.
Resident generated brush should be placed out at the curb for Monday pick up. Branches should not exceed 6 feet in length. Brush pick up is done year round, weather permitting. Between the dates of November 1 to March 31, brush pickup is limited due to the trucks being configured for snow pick up. Contractor generated brush needs to be hauled to the Town of Pittsford Highway Garage on Golf Avenue.
10. How do I dispose of hazardous waste materials such as paints, paint thinners, household chemicals, auto fluids, propane tanks?
The Village of Pittsford does not pick up any hazardous waste materials, however, the Town of Pittsford Highway Garage annually holds a hazardous waste drop off date, usually in the spring. For the Town Garage, please call 585-248-6270. You may also contact Monroe County for an appointment at one of their facilities to dispose of wastes. The number for Monroe County is 585-753-1080.
The Village of Pittsford does not pick up any hazardous waste materials, however, the Town of Pittsford Highway Garage annually holds a hazardous waste drop off date, usually in the spring. For the Town Garage, please call 585-248-6270. You may also contact Monroe County for an appointment at one of their facilities to dispose of wastes. The number for Monroe County is 585-753-1080.