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1. What needs a permit?

The Building Department publishes an extensive list. Open List

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1. My Leaves: How do I Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em?

Mulching (shredding) in-place is the best solution. It is easy to learn, easy to implement, gets great “green” points, and best yet: actually saves time & money!

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2. Are leaves a valuable resource?

Absolutely! Mulched leaves are a low cost way to naturally fertilize your lawn and to fertilize and mulch your landscape beds. Benefits of applying leaf mulch to your garden include: 1. Increases water holding capacity of soil, especially useful for absorbing rainwater runoff. 2. Lightens clay soils and gives fluff to sandy soils. 3. Cools roots in summer and provides additional protection in winter. 4. Increase nutrients in the soil. 5. Increases biological activity of earthworms, microbes, and other beneficial soil organisms. 6. Eliminates or reduces yard waste from the entering the costly municipal “waste stream”. 7. It’s a free “fertilizer” for your landscape plants, vegetable garden and lawn.

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3. Where can I find out more about mulching my fall leaves?

Irvington's Green Policy Task Force has assembled a vast array of information about mulching.

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4. Where can I find out more about home composting?

Irvington's Green Policy Task Force has assembled a vast array of home composting information.

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1. How do I dispose of Paint?

Add kitty litter or waste paint hardener to the paint. When it is dry, place on the curbside uncovered next to your garbage. It is very important the hardened paint is uncovered, so the collection crew can see it is not a hazard.

2. How do I dispose of batteries?

Non-rechargeable household batteries: place in household garbage. Rechargeable batteries: Retailers that sell rechargeable batteries are required by law to accept from consumers and recycle these batteries. Many stores including Home Depot, Radio Shack, Staples, Best Buy and Lowe’s stores have recycling kiosks at their locations. This includes rechargeable nickel-cadmium, sealed lead, lithium ion, nickel metal hydride, any other such dry cell battery capable of being recharged and battery packs containing any of the aforementioned batteries. You should also recycle non-rechargeable button cell batteries at retail locations. They are small, thin and round, and often used in hearing aids, watches and cameras. Examples are silver oxide, mercuric oxide, lithium, and zinc-air batteries. Non-rechargeable lithium batteries are often used in computers and cameras. Vehicle Batteries: Take to a local scrap metal dealer or any vehicle battery retailer or to a gas station.

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3. How do I dispose of motor oil?

Take to any service station or motor oil retail outlet.

4. How should I dispose of compressed gas cylinders? – e.g., helium & oxygen tanks, propane BBQ tanks

Take to the location it was purchased or filled.

5. How do I dispose of household appliances?

The company you purchase your new appliance from will most likely take the old one away at your request. Otherwise, the Village recycles these items. Scheduling is necessary. Call 591-6044 or e-mail gnilsson@irvingtonny.gov to schedule. Leave your address, telephone number and type of appliance. The DPW picks up these items curbside on Thursdays. Ensure all doors are removed or securely tied.

6. How do I dispose of a television, computer monitor or electronic equipment including wires?

The Village recycles these items. Scheduling is necessary. Call 591-6044 or e-mail gnilsson@irvingtonny.gov to schedule. Leave your address and telephone number. Public Works picks up these items curbside on Thursdays. 

7. How do I report that a street light is out at night or on during the day?

To report a street light out at night or on during the day, please call Greg Nilsson at 591-6044 or email him at gnilsson@irvingtonny.gov.

8. Does the Village have Bulk Pickup Days for larger items like furniture?

No appointment needed, done on regular garbage pick-up day.

Bulk Garbage: Material too large to be placed in 32 gallon Village approved garbage cans such as furniture should be put curbside in front of your property with your regular garbage on your regular garbage pick-up day. There is a recently established fee for Bulk Garbage pick-up. The sanitation crew picking up the Bulk Garbage will note the address and the bulk garbage items. The property owner will be sent a bill by the Village Clerk/Treasurer’s Office. For questions about the fees, call 591-6044 or gnilsson@irvingtonny.gov.  

9. I am doing alterations-renovations on my house. Will the Village Sanitation Crews pick up this type of debris?

No, it is the responsibility of the homeowner or contractor performing such work to dispose of the construction/renovation debris.

10. I just finished clearing my driveway after the snowstorm and the Village Public Works plow truck came by and now I am

No.  One of the most important responsibilities and challenging tasks facing the Department of Public Works during the Winter Season is keeping the Village roadways and sidewalks safe and accessible during and after a winter storm.  This is done in two phases.  Phase one is the plowing and salting of all Village roads and sidewalks.  Phase two is snow removal. We realize it is frustrating to be “plowed in” by a Village snowplow after clearing your driveway or walkway.  This cannot be helped, it is the DPW’s responsibility to clear all Village roadways and keep them accessible especially for our Emergency Services, Police, Fire and Ambulance.  When clearing your driveway or walkway after you have been “plowed in” pile the snow on your own property.  Do not throw it back into the road as it reacts with the salt, melts, then freezes up and creates a dangerous icing condition.  As for snow removal, please be patient.  DPW must first remove snow from Broadway, Main Street and all major roads; we then concentrate on the side streets and outlying areas.  Your cooperation during storms will be appreciated.

11. There is a dead animal in my backyard. Will the Public Works Department take it away?

Yes, if you place it in a suitable container (plastic bag or cardboard box), place it curbside and call 591-6044 or gnilsson@irvingtonny.gov. The Public Works Department is prohibited by law to work on private property. If it is a large animal, such as a deer, you might need to call a landscape contractor.

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1. What trees on my property require Tree Removal Permits?

• Any tree with a Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) of eight (8) inches or more, regardless of location or condition. This includes storm-damaged trees that have not fallen, dead trees that have not fallen and healthy trees.
• Any tree with a diameter of three (3) inches or more located in a wetland, watercourse buffer or on a steep slope. This includes storm-damaged trees that have not fallen, dead trees that have not fallen and healthy trees.
• Trees of any size that have been preserved or planted as a requirement of Site Development Plan approval or as part of a Restoration or Replanting Agreement.

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1. Is my water meter my responsibility?

Yes, any part of your water supply after the water leaves the Village water main is the responsibility of the property owner. This includes your water service line, curb box, and the connection to the main itself.

2. If I have a sewer stoppage, at what point is it the village’s problem?

Along with your water service, the property owner is also responsible for their sewer line to the point of connection with the Village owned sewer main.

3. What is the hardness of Irvington Village water?

The hardness of our water is measured on a yearly basis. Its normal range is between 1.5 and 2 grains per gallon, which is considered soft water.

4. Is there fluoride in our water?

Yes, the fluoride level in our water supply is approximately one part per million.

5. What type of treatment does our water get?

We buy our water from the Town of Greenburgh. This water is treated by Greenburgh before being pumped to us. This treatment includes Chlorination and P.H. adjustment; at the point of delivery, we boost the Chlorine to the appropriate level to ensure proper disinfection throughout our system.

6. What are some steps I can take to conserve?

1. Automatic dishwashers use up to 15 gallons for every cycle, regardless of how many dishes are loaded, so get a run for money and load it to full capacity.

2. Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth.

3. Check every faucet in your home for leaks. Just a slow drip can waste 15 to 20 gallons per day. Repairing these problems can save 6,000 gallons a year or more.

4. Check your toilets for leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring in the tank, watch for a few minutes to see if the color shows up in the bowl. It is not uncommon to lose up to 100 gallons a day from one of these otherwise invisible toilet leaks. Fix it and you can save more than 30,000 gallons a year.

5. Use your water meter to detect leaks. Simply turn off all taps and water using appliances, then check the meter after 15 minutes. If the meter moved, you have a leak.
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7. My last water bill was high and I don't understand where the water is going?

In addition to the above-mentioned problems, the Village in recent years has had a growing number of in-ground sprinkler systems installed. These systems can use a very large amount of water, and because they are not normally installed below the frost line, they can be damaged or break in the cold winter months. This damage may go unnoticed. Some steps that can be taken to prevent water loss and conserve water are:

1. In the fall when the watering season has ended, have a company service your system and winterize it. By making sure the system is empty and ready for winter you will protect it from damage and prevent possible leaks.

2. When turning the system on in the spring, make sure that it is checked for leaks.

3. There are many sprinkler systems presently installed that go on and off automatically. This can be a very effective way to control the systems, but there are many that do not sense moisture. There are many cases where we have seen these systems operating during wet periods, during rain and times when the ground is already saturated. There is equipment that can be installed that will prevent this from occurring, this equipment is able to sense the moisture and will turn the system off when it is not needed. Depending on the size of the system this can make a large difference in the amount of water used.

8. My water softner/filter is not working correctly

The Village does not install or service any part of home filtration systems. This is the sole responsibility of the homeowner. When there is a problem with this or any type of water filtration system that has been installed, you should contact a reputable service provider to repair your system.

If you have a system in place, you will want to check the Water Department website to see when we will be doing our hydrant flushing. This is done in the spring and fall, during this time you may want to remove your filter and flush your lines before replacing it. Please contact your service provider for the correct way to do this.