May 23rd, 2025
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ATTENTION CITY OF GENEVA PROPERTY OWNERS AND RESIDENTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 2025 SPRING YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION PROGRAM:

The City of Geneva will begin spring yard debris pick up on Monday, April 7th and end on Friday, June 27th (weather permitting)

Property owners and residents may place leaves and yard debris between the sidewalk and curb for DPW removal.

Please place all leaves, grass clippings, weeds and small brush debris in paper bags. Plastic bags will not be picked up. If interested, the City of Geneva will provide a limited amount of paper lawn/leaf bags which can be picked up at the City Clerk’s office located on the first floor of City Hall, 47 Castle Street during normal operating hours.

Loose brush, branch and limb debris must be no longer than 4 feet and not more than 6 inches in diameter. Consolidating small piles of debris into larger piles will help expedite pick up.

DPW will start our final pass through the City on June 16, 2025.

Please note we will not collect debris on private property, near parked cars, or in plastic bags. No plastic, stumps, rocks, stone, construction debris, lumber, garbage, glass, furniture, rugs, bedding, tires, etc. will be picked up. Please consider recycling and coordinate with your trash hauler for these items.

Resource Recovery Park is located at

45 Doran Ave

General Rules:

Open Thursdays 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturdays 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. An attendant will be on site during these times.

For Geneva City and Town residents recycling and disposing of their residential materials. Not for commercial or business generated items. Yard debris and food scraps drop off remains free of charge.

Trash Compactor:

Trash will be counted by the 30-gallon bag and must be in sealed bags that you can toss into the compactor. (2 bags allowed per punch on the card $75 card has 52 punch spots ) Household trash for this compactor includes Styrofoam, napkins and paper towels, wrappers and packets, plastic wrap and utensils, dirty paper cups and plates, flat glass, ceramics, and aerosol cans. Do not use the trash compactor for leaves and other yard waste, furniture, building materials, appliances, or hazardous waste like oil-based paint, electronic equipment, batteries, fluorescent bulbs (tube and compact), or medicines.

Co-Mingled Recycling Bin:

You may toss empty and clean glass bottles, milk containers, and jars of any color; aluminum and tin cans and foil; plastic containers #1 - #7; ( identified by chasing arrows symbol with only #1 thru #7 on them) corrugated and cardboard paper boxes (broken down); office paper, junk mail, magazines, envelopes, and newspapers (unlimited recycling with the $20 permit)

Metal Bin:

You may toss scrap metal into this container and items made primarily of metal like steel, iron, copper, and aluminum. Not for plastics, large appliances or items containing freon or hazardous materials.

Food Waste:

Dump your food waste in this container, including fruits, vegetables, bones, meat, and dairy, coffee grinds, egg shells, and shredded paper.

Yard Debris Piles:

The City of Geneva will provide a limited amount of paper lawn/leaf bags which can be picked up at the City Clerk’s office located on the first floor of City Hall, 47 Castle Street during normal operating hours.

Dump un-bagged or paper bagged leaves, shrub pruning’s, and branches (no greater than 4 feet long and 6 inches in diameter) on the appropriate pile. NO Plastic is allowed.

Items NOT accepted include:

Construction and Demolition (C&D) - C&D is a type of waste that is not included in municipal solid waste (MSW). Materials included in C&D debris are steel, wood and wood products, drywall and plaster, brick and clay tile, asphalt shingles, bricks, concrete, asphalt, plumbing fixtures, non-asbestos insulation, empty buckets.

*Bulk trash, plastics, stumps, rocks, stone, construction debris, lumber, furniture, rugs, bedding, tires.

Reminder that Ontario County holds multiple household and hazardous waste disposal events during the year; Please check www.ontariocountyrecycles.org

Introducing the Pride in Geneva Award

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency (IDA) is proud to launch the first-ever Pride in Geneva Award, an initiative recognizing residents and property owners who have made exceptional improvements to their homes or residential buildings. Spearheaded by IDA board member Lowell Dewey, the program celebrates both high- and lower-cost renovations as well as the preservation of historic apartment buildings near Pulteney Park.

The award program was led by Lowell Dewey, a local architect and builder. Catherine Price from the Geneva Business Improvement District and Neal Braman, the City’s Superintendent of Building & Zoning, played key roles in identifying the honorees and developing the presentation. Each recipient will receive a custom plaque featuring the City of Geneva and HEP Materials logos. HEP has also generously donated a bucket of building materials to each awardee.

The presentation will be held on Friday, May 30 at 6 PM at the Bozzuto Center (22 Castle St.). Honored properties include:

· William Street’s Bottle Land Wine & Spirits (formerly the Corner Market)

· 300 Jay Street

· 442 Castle Street

· 2–4 Park Place

· The Rex on Main (505 S. Main Street)

Congratulations to these property owners for their outstanding contributions to Geneva’s character and quality of life!

Join the LDC!

The Local Development Corporation currently has two vacancies to be filled.

The LDC is looking for:

Two applicants employed by a local financial institution: one with experience in construction lending and one with experience in community lending.
- Preference will be given to financial institutions located within the City of Geneva. Institutions outside the City must demonstrate an ongoing and renewed commitment to Geneva.

Why serve on the LDC Board?

Make a Difference – Help guide economic development and community investment in Geneva
Support Local Businesses – Shape programs that assist small businesses, entrepreneurs, and job creation.
Encourage Neighborhood Events – Support community-building activities like block parties and festivals that bring people together.
Revitalize Public Spaces – Contribute to projects that improve parks, trails, and housing in Geneva’s neighborhoods.
Professional Development – Strengthen your leadership skills and build your resume through meaningful service.
Give Back – Be part of a mission-driven team working to improve quality of life for all Genevans

Applicants for the LDC board must be City residents. If interested, fill out the application on our website at www.cityofgenevany.gov