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1. When will the new sanitation system take effect?

The new sanitation system will be in effect in early 2023. Exact dates will be announced closer to the new year through all Village wide communication channels. 

2. How many Toters will each property receive?

Each single-family property will receive three (3) color-coded Toters for garbage, paper/cardboard and co-mingled. Commercial establishments will receive one (1) 96-gallon Toter for garbage.

3. What happens if our Toter breaks or gets damaged?

The new Toters are highly durable, but in the event of damage please reach out to Village Administration to obtain a new Toter. More details on how to do this to follow.

4. Will my garbage day change?

No, level of service and schedules will remain the same. The pickup schedule can be accessed on our website or on our MYVOP app under the “Sanitation and Recycling” Tab.

5. Will we still have backyard pickup?

Yes, garbage service will remain as backyard pickup and recycling will remain as curbside pickup.

6. How do we inform the Village if a pickup is missed?

Through the MYVOP APP under service requests, you can report a missed pickup. You can also call the Village of Pelham at 914-738-2015, Option 1 for Sanitation, or email sanitation@pelhamgov.com.

7. How do I know what day to throw things out?

On the MYVOP APP, under the “Sanitation and Recycling” tab, you can access ReCollect, which is a customizable refuse schedule to your personal address and a resource to determine when and how to dispose of various materials.