Municipal Building

Garden Debris Collection

Tuesdays, March 26 through October 2024, weather permitting.

2024 River Vale Recycling Calendar (PDF)  includes Garden Debris collection or use our Recycle Coach App, a new and helpful recycling tool!  

Rules

Please observe the following rules:

  • Place Garden Debris by the curb on Monday evening.

  • Do not place Garden Debris in the roadway or blocking fire hydrants.

  • Do not mix dirt, rocks, stones, asphalt or similar material with garden debris.

  • All containers shall be removed by 8:00pm on the collection day.

Garden Debris

  • Branches - Less than 2 inches in diameter in approved containers

  • Brush and Bushes - Cut to 4 foot in length and tied in bundles that are less than 50 pounds

  • Grass, in approved containers

Approved Containers

  • Trash Cans - 32 gallons or less, not to exceed 75 pounds in weight, with handles and drain holes or cover(s).

  • Bio-Degradable Paper Bag(s) - Not to exceed 50 pounds in weight, with the word “Bio-Degradable” printed on side.

  • Plastic Bags are not Approved Containers.