TRASH SERVICE

At a Glance

  • $5 per sticker (Five Kids Bakehouse / Library).

  • 1 sticker → 1 35 lb bag, and the bag goes inside the trash bin.

  • Recycling goes loose in the recycling tote (E/C/D; no bags).

  • Set out Sunday night; picked up Monday morning (holiday → next day).

  • Use the form below for sign-up, totes, missed pickup, or questions.

Trash & Recycling

Weekly Service & Eligibility

  • Village-wide pickup is available to enrolled households only.

  • Pickup day: Monday morning (set out Sunday night). If Monday is a holiday, collection is usually the next day.

Stickered Bags in Required Totes (single program)

  • $5/sticker — available at Five Kids Bakehouse and the Gilbertsville Library.

  • One sticker = one clear trash bag up to 35 lb.

  • Place each stickered bag inside your Village-issued trash tote with the lid closed. (Loose trash is not collected.)

  • A separate recycling tote is provided for recyclables.

Recycling (what to place in the recycling tote)

  • Paper & cardboard (flatten; no food-soiled cardboard).

  • Metal cans (rinse).

  • Plastic bottles/jugs/tubs (generally #1–#2; follow labels on your tote).

  • Keep recyclables loose (not bagged), empty, clean, and dry.

  • No plastic bags/film and no “tanglers” (hoses, cords, chains, textiles).

Set-Out Basics

  • Put totes at the curb/road edge Sunday night; keep 3 ft clear around each tote and from mailboxes/vehicles.

  • Face tote handles toward the house; keep lids fully closed.

  • Remove empty totes the same day after service.

New to the program, don’t have totes yet, missed pickup, or general questions?
Call the Village Office at 607-783-2440 or fill out the form for a faster response.