The village pays around $29.28 per ton of solid waste (plus DPW staff labor) delivered for disposal by the Westchester Waste Management District. Since 2012, the Green Policy Task Force has been active in defining ways for the village to "divert" organic waste from our solid waste stream, in addition to those materials that can already be directly recycled (such as glass, cans, paper, cardboard).

Download and print our one page overview on local waste solutions here or scroll down to see it. And find a slideshow we presented on local waste issues in June of 2023 here. Learn about Circular Design Principals here.

Irvington wins Eco Award for waste reduction, see the press release here. Irvington had the highest percentage reduction in waste when comparing residential garbage collected in 2023 vs 2022 for Westchester municipalities. In 2022, Irvington disposed of 2,826 tons of waste, and in 2023, Irvington disposed of 2,694 tons of waste, for a reduction of around 4.7% from 2022 to 2023, which was the largest percentage reduction of any Westchester municipality.

Not an Irvingtontian? Meet the Waste Warriors in Your Town:

Hastings-on-Hudson: The Hastings Zero Waste Action Team (ZWAT) is dedicated to raising awareness and reducing waste. Learn More

Dobbs Ferry: Sustainable Dobbs Zero Waste Committee makes learning about recycling fun and accessible. Explore their resources

Ardsley: Ardsley CAN! (Carbon Reduction, Acting Sustainably, Neighbor by Neighbor) aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. Get Involved

Irvington: The Irvington Green Policy Task Force works to reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainability. Follow Them

Sleepy Hollow: Join the Zero Waste Working Group by contacting sleepy.hollow.eac@gmail.com

Tarrytown: The Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council (TEAC) advises on environmental issues and helps market-goers sort waste at the TaSH market every Saturday. Find out more.

Rivertowns Repair Cafe: Volunteers from various towns give new life to household items, reducing waste by refurbishing products. See when the Repair Cafe is coming to your town