Garbage & Recycling

Garbage Rules & Guidelines

Residents are to have their garbage placed curb side for collection in a visible and accessible location no later than 8:00 am on the collection day. Failure to have items placed for collection before this time may result in the items not being collected.

Garbage is to be properly stored in an enclosed bin or properly covered, and shall not be more than 10 bags of garbage per week, and shall not weigh more than 50 lbs.

Loose material may be accepted, and must be broken down and bundled to have an overall dimension not exceeding 2 ft x 2 ft x 1 ft.

Sharp objects such as broken glass, blades, etc., should be placed in a sealed container and placed in the regular garbage.

Hypodermic needles are not accepted in curbside collection or at the Robin Hood Bay Regional Waste Management Facility. Residents can contact their preferred pharmacy and bring their hypodermic needles to them for proper disposal.

If you find a discarded needle on a public property, do not touch it or pick it up and contact the Town and provide as much details as possible about the location.

Please be advised that the garbage collection contractor is not responsible to pick up construction/renovation debris or materials, hazardous wastes, or yard waste, such as, but not limited to, leaves, tree branches, etc.

Recycling Donations

A recycling storage shed is located to the rear of the Town Hall. Residents are encouraged to use this facility and is available for use 24/7.

This facility is ran in conjunction with the St. Francis of Assisi School. As a result, and through the MMSB, the school receives double the normal refund.

*Only beverage containers eligible for a refund are accepted. Paper and cardboard are not accepted.*

* Please ensure glass bottles are left on the shelf, and not dropped onto the floor. If there is no space available on the shelf, please leave glass recyclables outside the shed, on the ground.