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Waste Management

Garbage Stickers – Village of Chatham

Garbage stickers are required for weekly waste pickup. Prices are as follows:

  • $2.00 (orange sticker) – for a 13-gallon bag

  • $3.00 (pink sticker) – for a 30-gallon bag

Where to Buy Stickers

You can purchase stickers at the following local locations:

Order by Mail

Stickers are also available by mail. To order:

  1. Write a check payable to the Village of Chatham.

  2. Include a note with:

    • Your name

    • Your address

    • The number and type of stickers ($2 or $3)

  3. Mail it or place it in the Clerk’s Office lockbox at the entrance of Tracy Memorial Hall.

Garbage & Recycling Information – Village of Chatham

Collection Day:

The Village of Chatham contracts with County Waste for collection of garbage and recyclables every Wednesday morning, beginning at 7:00 AM and typically completing routes by 1:00 PM.

Single-Stream Recycling:

Recycling is free of charge. County Waste uses a single-stream recycling system, meaning all recyclables—paper, glass bottles, plastic items, and cans—can be placed together in the same bin. County Waste provides recycling bins. If you do not have a bin, please contact the Village Clerk to arrange for delivery of a bin to your property.

Set-Out Time:

Place all garbage and recyclables at the curb by 6:00 AM on Wednesdays to ensure pickup.

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Garbage Collection Guidelines

Your garbage will not be picked up if:

• It is not bagged

• It lacks the correct sticker

• A 30-gallon bag has only a $2.00 sticker

• A trash bag weighs over 20 pounds

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Holiday Schedule

Pickup will be delayed to Thursday for the following holidays (unless otherwise noted on the Announcements Page):

• New Year’s Day

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day (July 4th)

• Labor Day

• Christmas Day

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Questions?

Contact the Village Clerk for more information.

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Columbia County Transfer Stations

For info about Columbia County Transfer Station locations, hours, policies, and fees click here.