Feiner: County, Greenburgh No Longer Picking Up Residential Construction Garbage

The following notice was sent to residents, officials and staff by Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner:

Westchester County has advised the Public Works Department that they will not be accepting garbage-construction debris - that had previously been collected by many municipalities including Greenburgh. The county has decided to have a zero tolerance level which means that if you are doing work in your house the debris will not be picked up by the town – a significant change in policy that will impact residents around the county. The following is a copy of the memo we received from the county.

We are concerned about the possibility of illegal dumping. If you see illegal dumping along the roads please call the police department and provide them with license plate numbers: 682-5300.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

As you all should be well aware by now, construction debris (C&D), be it tile, roofing shingles, wood cabinetry, plaster wall boards, concrete rock, etc. should not be collected or included with the garbage destined for incineration at the Charles Point Resource Recovery facility. Be advised that there has been a noticeable higher amount of construction debris mixed with garbage being delivered to the District’s Transfer Stations. The County and City Carting staff are checking every load. All loads mixed with C&D are being pushed aside and reloaded into 30 cubic yard containers.

Marianne S. Gallagher-Petronella

Director of Resource Management

Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities/Division of Solid Waste Management

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