Head Up! ‘Free Dumping’ Policy Ending in Dutchess County City

Local officials have sent word that a helpful summer program will soon be ending for the year.

Trash disposal is a hot topic in the Hudson Valley, with many residents confused about how (and where) to dispose of trash that's outside the scope of normal household waste. Thankfully, several towns and cities across the region have set up special programs.

Free Waste Collection Programs in the Hudson Valley

The town of New Hampton, NY in Orange County, for example, recently shared information on their upcoming hazardous waste collection event, which would allow qualifying residents to get rid of items like batteries, house paint, and pesticides (below). In Dutchess County, however, a similar program is coming to a close.

City of Beacon Announces End of 2025 "Free Dump Program"

"Reminder: Saturday, September 20th, will be the final day for the City's annual free dump program for 2025"m the City of Beacon, NY recently posted on Facebook (below). The policy, which accepted up to 250 pounds of trash from residents that are up-to-date on their local taxes, runs between the third Saturday in May and the third Saturday in September, which is Saturday, September 20th.

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Waste Items Accepted by the City of Beacon, NY

The City of Beacon shared that while hazardous waste, appliances, and any any device containing liquid are not accepted, items like batteries, televisions, laptops, and more are all welcome to be dropped off on Saturday September 20th. See the full list of acceptable items HERE, and keep scrolling to see which items you should leave out of your recycle bin below.