With Pesach preparations in full swing, municipalities across Rockland County have released detailed schedules for dumpsters, sanitation changes, and Burning of Chometz arrangements. Here is a full breakdown by village and town:

Town of Ramapo –

The Town of Ramapo will provide multiple Burning of Chometz locations starting at 6:00 a.m. on April 1, including:

• Children’s Park (Chestnut Ridge)
• Manny Welder Park (Monsey)
• Monsey Park & Ride (Route 59 & Saddle River Road)
• Clover Stadium (Pomona)
• Clark Park (Airmont)

In addition, Ramapo is running a major spring clean-up initiative:

• Additional sanitation trucks collecting waste from March 23–31 (place garbage curbside by 5:00 a.m.; crews will not return once they pass).
• Large dumpsters available at multiple locations including Manny Welder Park, Spook Rock Pool, Boulders Stadium, Saddle River Pool, Willow Tree Park, and Clark Park.

Residents are reminded that hazardous waste, construction debris, and tires will not be accepted and must be disposed of properly.

Spring Valley – 

The Village of Spring Valley will hold its annual Burning of Chometz on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Memorial Park. Parking inside the park will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, with additional parking along Memorial Park Drive.

Vehicles must enter via North Main Street and Lawler Boulevard, with exits directed through Dr. Berg Lane or Veterans Drive onto East Church Street.

A large turnout is expected during the late morning hours, and residents are urged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time. The Spring Valley Police Department will be on-site to direct traffic and ensure a safe and orderly event.

Chestnut Ridge – 

The Village of Chestnut Ridge announced additional garbage pickups beginning at 6:00 a.m. on both Monday, March 30 and Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

From Monday, March 30 through Wednesday, April 1, roll-off containers (dumpsters) will be available at:

• 60 Grotke Road (Children’s Park)
• 757 Chestnut Ridge Road

On Monday, March 30, the village will have a village-wide extra garbage pickup, while Tuesday, March 31 will follow the regular pickup route.

On Wednesday, April 1, residents will receive both village-wide recycling pickup and an additional garbage pickup to accommodate Pesach cleanup needs.

Airmont – 

The Village of Airmont will place six dumpsters at Village Hall, 251 Cherry Lane (rear parking lot) beginning Monday, March 30 at 12:00 p.m.

Additionally, on Wednesday, April 1, the entire village will have their garbage picked up, providing extra capacity ahead of Pesach.

Wesley Hills – 

The Village of Wesley Hills will provide dumpsters at Village Hall from Tuesday, March 31 at 9:00 a.m. through Wednesday, April 1 at 4:00 p.m.

Dumpsters are for regular household waste only—no bulk items, electronics, hazardous waste, or contractor dumping will be allowed.

Residents are reminded not to place garbage curbside on non-pickup days, as this has caused issues in previous years. Additional dumpsters are also available nearby through the Town of Ramapo at Willow Tree Park.

New Hempstead – 

The Village of New Hempstead will conduct an additional curbside garbage pickup on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for regular household garbage only (no bulk items). Residents should place garbage at the curb the night before and use the regular Monday pickup (March 30) to help keep operations running smoothly.

A temporary dumpster will be available at Village Hall, 108 Old Schoolhouse Road, from March 16 through April 1, with residents asked to wait in their vehicles until unloading is complete.

For questions, residents can contact the Village Clerk’s Office at (845) 354-8100.

Pomona – 

The Village of Pomona announced the following schedule:

• Garbage & Bulk Pickup: Thursday, March 26
• Recycling Pickup: Friday, March 27
• Garbage Pickup: Monday, March 30
• Additional Garbage Pickup: Wednesday, April 1
• Garbage & Bulk Pickup: Thursday, April 2
• Recycling Pickup: Friday, April 3
  

  Kaser – 

  The Village of Kaser announced a special Pesach garbage schedule from March 19 through April 1, during which garbage will be collected every day, including bulk items.

  Residents are urged to begin placing bulk items out early and not wait until the last minute, and to have garbage cans at the curb by midnight prior to pickup.

  On Friday, March 27, all boxes should be placed at the curb early in the morning before 12:00 a.m.

  For Erev Pesach, burning of chometz (limited to one bag per person) will take place from 10:30 a.m. until 11:44 a.m. at:

  • 230 Maple Avenue
  • 20 Ashel Lane

  Officials emphasized the importance of cooperation in keeping the village clean during the busy pre-Pesach period.

  New Square – 

  The Village of New Square Department of Sanitation announced special arrangements for Pesach, including multiple collection times to accommodate the community’s needs.

  Garbage will be collected Tuesday evening and early Wednesday morning across the entire village ahead of Erev Pesach. Following Sreifas Chometz, an additional village-wide pickup will take place again to ensure all remaining garbage is removed before Yom Tov.

  In addition, the village will provide a special Chol Hamoed pickup to help residents maintain cleanliness throughout Pesach.

  The post-Pesach sanitation schedule is as follows:

  • Sunday, April 6 – Garbage pickup
  • Monday, April 7 – Garbage, boxes, and recycling
  • Thursday, April 10 – Garbage and boxes

  Residents are urged to properly bag all garbage, follow the schedule, and help keep the village clean during the Yom Tov period.