Community Update: Sanitary Sewer and Drainage Projects

At a Tuesday, December 3 work session, the Village Board of Trustees received an in-depth update on Sanitary Sewer and Drainage Projects happening throughout Scarsdale, including some that are eligible to receive grant money. The presentation was made in conjunction with the ongoing budget discussions as certain projects could impact the decisions made during the annual budget process. View the slide presentation here and the video of the meeting here.

Pedestrian Safety is Crucial During Darker Winter Months

Safety is one the Village of Scarsdale’s top priorities and while pedestrian safety is a year-round focus, this time of year can be extremely challenging as the sun sets earlier. Drivers are reminded to be careful in areas with crosswalks and high pedestrian usage and maintain village speed limits, while walkers and runners are asked to wear reflective clothing and to also obey signs and traffic signals. You can find more pedestrian safety information from New York State online here. Let’s work together to make the community safer!

Village to Begin Weekly Recycling Collection January 2

The Village of Scarsdale is proud to announce a significant enhancement to its recycling collection program. Beginning January 2, 2025, the Village will implement weekly collection of paper and commingled recycling, replacing the current every-other-week schedule. This change reflects Scarsdale’s commitment to sustainability, operational efficiency and meeting the needs of its residents. This improvement follows the Department of Public Works’ operational review of the Sanitation Division, completed in December 2023. The review examined trends over the past 20 years, highlighting a notable reduction in solid waste, paper and commingled recycling collected by the Department. The findings concluded that a shift to weekly recycling services would align operations with current demand and would enhance service delivery. View the study here.

What residents need to know:

• New Recycling Schedule: Weekly collection of both paper and comingled recycling begins January 02, 2025.
• Sanitation Calendars: The DPW has prepared four updated sanitation calendars to reflect changes to recycling routes. These calendars will be mailed to residents before the end of the year. Nearly all residents will continue to have the same garbage collection schedule as they do now.
• Route Adjustments: To optimize recycling operations the Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday trash collection routes have been divided into two recycling routes.
• Collection routes and schedules are currently being finalized and will be shared with the public ahead of the January 2, 2025, kickoff date

Reminder: Curbside Textile Recycling Program Available!

Westchester County has partnered with Helpsy to offer free curbside textile pickup to residents in the Village of Scarsdale. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, textile waste is the fastest-growing type of trash in the country. This program provides a convenient way for residents to keep textiles out of the waste stream. Residents can sign up online for curbside textile collections, which will take place weekly on Saturdays between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Helpsy accepts clothing, accessories, shoes, linens, blankets, curtains, and more. For more information, click here. Residents can sign up for pickup at https://www.helpsy.com/pickup or by calling Helpsy directly at 1-800-244-6350.

Reminders: Overnight Parking Ban, Sidewalk Snow Removal

The Village Board of Trustees recently voted unanimously to change the overnight street and public property parking ban start date from November 1 to December 1. There will be no overnight street parking from December 1 through March 31 between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. to allow Department of Public Works plows to perform necessary street-cleaning and emergency snow/ice removal operations. In addition, sidewalk snow removal is the responsibility of the homeowners and business owners who have a sidewalk bordering their property, per Village Code. The snow removal must take place within four hours of when the snow stops to fall or ice begins to form, with the exception of 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. If the snow or ice does freeze to the point where it cannot be removed without harming the pavement, the homeowner or business owner must throw down ashes, sand, sawdust or similar material and remove the snow/ice in a timely fashion thereafter.

Aging in Place: Alzheimer’s Series Finale, Holiday Party Coming Up

Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service’s Aging in Place December calendar features two more events. On Thursday, December 12, the final session of the Alzheimer’s Series (Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances) will be held at the Girl Scout House at 11:30 a.m., with doors opening at 11 a.m. for socialization. The Chanukah and Christmas Celebration will be held Thursday, December 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (time subject to change) at the Girl Scout House. It will be a potluck event, so bring an entrée, a dessert, or an appetizer to share. The event, which will be attended by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, is hosted by SFCS, the Scarsdale Library and the Scarsdale Recreation Department. RSVP for both events is required. Call or email Stacey Cook at 914-723-3281 or scook@sfcsinc.org to reserve your spot.

Live Music, Dancing and Roasting Marshmallows at Weinberg Nature Center

Enjoy family-friendly music about nature and animals while roasting marshmallows over the fire pit and learning about early and modern human uses of fire, and later on seeing some winter animals on Saturday, December 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Weinberg Nature Center Amphitheater. The cost is $16 for Scarsdale residents, $18 for Mamaroneck Strip Residents and $20 for non-residents. Space is limited. Register here or call 914-722-1160. Email Sam Weinstock at sweinstock@scarsdale.gov with any questions.