The Highway Department handles all matters pertaining to Town owned sewers, street lights, sidewalks, roadways, trees, right-of-ways, as well as refuse & recycling.
2. What is the location of the Town of Eastchester Highway Department?
The Highway Department is located at the end of Burnham Road, Eastchester (North end of Town).
3. What is the mailing address for the Highway Department?
Our mailing address is: Town of Eastchester Highway Department 40 Mill Road Eastchester, New York 10709
4. What are the operating hours of the Town of Eastchester Highway Department?
With the exception of holidays, the Highway Department is open Monday – Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm
5. What are the phone numbers and email address for the Town of Eastchester Highway Department?
Telephone: (914) 961-8540
Fax: (914) 961-8549
email:
In an emergency contact Police Department (914) 961-3464
6. Refuse & Recycling:
During a non-holiday week your refuse pickups are as follows:
North of Mill Road – Monday & Thursday
Bulk collection – Thursday (curbside collection)
South of Mill Road – Tuesday & Friday
Bulk collection – Friday (curbside collection)
You will still receive two refuse pickups during a holiday week. Please check your sanitation/recycling schedule as the scheduled refuse pickup days will change during a holiday week.
7. I am performing renovations to my house, will the Town take my construction debris?
The Town does not accept construction materials. This includes concrete, asphalt, plaster, tile, sheetrock, wood, windows, roofing materials, sand, rocks, wood doors, etc. You must obtain a private carter to dispose of these materials.
8. How do I dispose of paint cans?
Empty, dry paint cans may be placed within your regular household garbage. Cans containing paint are not accepted. Full paint cans may be air dried by removing the lid for and extended period of time. Also cat liter can be used as an absorbent.
9. How do I dispose of wood furniture & carpeting?
These types of items are considered bulk. For pickup these items must be placed curbside no earlier than dusk on the night preceding collection, but no later than 7:00 am of the designated collection day. Carpeting must be cut and bundled in lengths not to exceed four feet.
10. My bulk items are heavy, therefore I am unable to carry them to the curb. Can the Highway Department send someone to assist me?
Town employees cannot enter into a resident’s home, including the garage. When these types of situations occur we recommend that you ask a friend or hire a contractor.
11. How do I dispose of branches & brush?
Branches & brush may be placed at the curb providing that they are tied in bundles not greater than four feet and no more than 40 pounds. There is no scheduled pickup for these items, but they are normally picked up every Wednesday.
12. When are my recycling pickups?
The Town performs the following curbside recycling pickups:
Metal – Wednesdays (suspended during holiday weeks and the month of November)
Commingled – varies with each Section -(suspended during a holiday week)
Newspapers – varies with each Section -(suspended during a holiday week)
Branches – Unscheduled pickup – Usually performed on Thursdays
*Grass Clippings/Leaves –
Wednesdays
*Grass clippings and leaves are picked up on a scheduled basis from April through October. After October, leaves and grass clippings are picked up on an unscheduled basis and may be placed at the curb anythime. For safety reasons please do not put these materials onto the roadway.
13. How do I dispose of old appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, laundry machines, air conditioners, etc.?
These items are considered metal and are picked up curbside on Fridays. During a Holiday week this pickup is suspended. For safety purposes you must remove the door from the refrigerator prior to placing the unit at the curb. Currently, the Town does not require you to remove freon from air conditioners or refrigerators. These items must be placed curbside no earlier than dusk on the night preceding collection, but no later than 7:00 am of the designated collection day.
14. Is there a specific day or time that I should place recyclables and/or bulk items curbside or can I place them out to my convenience?
Local Law requires that residents place items out for collection no earlier than dusk on the night preceding collection, but no later than 7:00 am of the designated collection day.
15. My commingled and newspaper container(s) are broken or missing, will the Town provide replacements?
The Town no longer supplies these containers. Containers of a similar look and size can be obtained from your local hardware store.
16. How do I dispose of televisions, computer monitors & laptops?
17. What are the hours of operation and location of the Town Recycling Center?
Items containing Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT's) to include televisions, computer monitors, laptops,etc. are considered recyclable. Therefore these items cannot be mixed with household garbage. You can arrange a Cathode Ray Tube pickup by contacting the Highway Department at 961-8540. For your convenience we also provide a drop-off container at the Highway Department located on Burnham Road. In order to prevent breakage the Town is requiring that residents apply tape, (crisscross pattern) over the screen prior to disposal.
The Recycling Drop-off Center is open to residents only. The center is located on Burnham Road, Eastchester. The hours of operation are Monday – Friday 7300 am to 12:00 pm & 12:30 pm to 3:030 pm. We are also open on Saturdays, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The center is closed on Sundays & Holidays.
18. How come my leaves have not been picked up?
From April- October grass clippings and/or leaves are picked up on a scheduled basis. After October leaves are picked up on an unscheduled basis. Depending on the volume of leaves pickups may vary from once per week to once every 2 to3 weeks.
19. Can I place leaves curbside in plastic bags?
Plastic bags are not accepted. Leaves may be placed within biodegradable bags, or within a labeled container. Labels may be obtained at the Highway Department & Town Hall free of charge.
20. Where should I place my leaves for pickup?
Leaves should be placed behind the curb of your property. Please do not pile leaves in the roadway! Not only does this create a hazardous condition for vehicular traffic, but it also obstructs storm drains, which will increase flood conditions.
Trees:
21. I am concerned about the condition of the Town owned tree outside my residence, who should I contact?
All concerns pertaining to Town owned trees should be made in writing to the Town of Eastchester, Highway Department, 40 Mill Road, Eastchester, New York 10709.
22. How can I determine the ownership of a tree located in front of my residence?
The Town right-of-way varies. The best way to determine ownership is by obtaining a survey. If you are not sure you may contact the Highway Department for assistance at (914) 961-8540.
23. What are the tree planting procedures?
With the written permission of the Superintendent of Highways residents are permitted to plant a tree on the Town right-of-way. If you should choose to do so you will be responsible for the future maintenance of this tree. Every spring the Town plants trees on the Town right-of-way under our annual tree planting program. Residents who wish to have a tree planted must send a written request to the Highway Department.
24. Can I remove a Town owned tree?
Residents are not permitted to remove a Town owned tree without written consent from the Highway Department.
Street & Sidewalk Excavation Permits:
25. I am looking to excavate on public property, must I acquire a permit from the Highway Department?
No person shall open or cause to be opened by cutting or excavating the surface or soil of any street, sidewalk or Town right-of-way area for any purposes whatsoever without first obtaining a permit from the Highway Department. Some examples of work are as follows:
Sidewalk replacement/installation
Driveway widening
Connection into sanitary sewer or storm drain
Placing a roll-off container on a Town roadway
Gas line, water, or utility line excavation
26. What are the fees for a Street & Sidewalk Excavation permit?
Base permit fee for each location - $225.00. There will be an additional $6.00 charge per square foot for excavation exceeding 15 square feet.
Driveway widening - $15.00 per foot
Container on the roadway - $60.00 (no base fee)
Sidewalk installation/replacement - $100.00
27. What is required in order to obtain a Street & Sidewalk Excavation permit? not less than $1,000,000.00
A. Performance Security - $1,750.00 (Bank check or money order) made payable to the Town of Eastchester - Retained by Town until final inspection of job is made and that stated work is performed in accordance to permit requirements and specifications.
B. Insurance Requirements -
1. Certificate of Liability Insurance (Acord) must contain (see attached example)
a. General Liability - (Bodily Injury & Property Damage)
b. Automotive Liability - Not less than $1,000,000.00
c. Cancellation - Not less than 10 day written notice to the Town of any modification or cancellation of any such insurance.
d. Certificate Holder - Town of Eastchester, 40 Mill Road, Eastchester, NY 10709. The Town of Eastchester must be named as an additional insured.
2. Worker's Compensation Coverage:
a. Submit Form WC/DB - 100, C-105.2, U-26.3 or SI-12 (see example of Form C-105.2)
(Additional Insurance Requirement for jobs in excess of $50,000.00) For any permit where the amount of work exceeds Fifty Thousand ($50,000) Dollars you must supply an endorsement page stating and verifying that the Town of Eastchester is an Additional Insured, the described person or organization additional protected persons endorsement with a sublimit for their protection.
C. Plan & Survey Requirements: Applicant is required to submit a plan showing exact footage to be excavated as well as a property survey. A plan may be substituted by a detailed hand drawn sketch.
D. Code 53- Before applicant applies for a permit applicant must call the Underground Facalities Protective Organization to request a "mark out" of underground utilities - 1800-962-7962- Applicant must provide ticket number to Town Highway Department. The number provided through Code 53 is good for 10 days.
