February 20, 2025

Attention all Residential Refuse users in the Village of Brewster:

On October 20, 2021, at the Village of Brewster Board of Trustees Meeting, the Board approved the Residential Refuse, Bulk, and Recyclable Materials Bid that was provided by Suburban Carting. This new contract period begins on January 1, 2022, and ends on December 31, 2025, with the option to extend for an additional year, ending December 31, 2026.

Beginning January 1, 2025, the Village will be increasing the price for the annual and monthly refuse bills to meet the current prices for overhead costs and processing fees that come with the billing. The new rates will be as follows:

                                                                                      2025

Refuse bill paid yearly in March:                             $500 per unit

Refuse bill paid using the monthly option:          $47.35 per unit, per month

Please note that the Village of Brewster requests bids from multiple carting companies and selects the bid that is the most cost-effective choice for the Village residents. When this contract expires at the end of 2026, the Village of Brewster will send out a bid for the carting contract and follow the same procedure. The refuse fee pays for the overhead costs and the contractual expenses to continue the service that all residents must use.

If you would like to switch to the monthly billing program, you must contact the Village Clerk at 845-279-3760 or via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before March 31, 2026. Please include your name, your residential address, and a telephone number. Please contact the Village Office if you have any questions. If you would like to switch to monthly refuse after this date, you will need approval from the Board of Trustees.

Household waste pickup every Tuesday and Friday. Recycling pickup is also on Fridays. See the Holiday Pickup schedule link for changes to the schedule. Keep recycling separated from Trash. Waste should be put out in receptacles with lids. Both receptacle and lid must be without holes and free from sharp surfaces or edges.