Government ...

The Village of Rhinebeck is located within and belongs to the town of Rhinebeck. The village is incorporated and has an elected government consisting of mayor and board of trustees. Also elected is a village Justice of the Peace. Village offices are held by and elected only by village residents.

The village government traditionally meets in public sessions, open to all, on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM in the village hall (East Market Street above the Fire House). The new mayor, John Costa, is attempting to increase public participation by holding some meetings on Saturday morning.

Send E-mail to Mayor John Costa

The Town of Rhinebeck surrounds and includes Rhinebeck Village which is where the town hall is located. The town government consists of a town supervisor and town board. Town offices may be held by and are elected by residents of both the town and village since the village is part of the town.

The town government meets in public sessions, open to all, on the second Monday of the month at 7:30PM in the town hall (East Market Street just East of the Fire House).

• Village Garbage
  To be picked up by the village, garbage must be placed in special bags purchased from the village and placed at curbside. Bags may be purchased at the Village Hall or ordered by mail.
  • At Village Hall 76 East Market Street (The Fire House)
  • 30 gallon bags - $4.00 Each.
  • 15 gallon bags - $2.00 Each.
  • By Mail
  • Five 30 gallon bags - $22.00.
  • Five 15 gallon bags - $12.00.
  
  Make checks payable to: Village of Rhinebeck.


• Village Garbage and Recycling Pickup
  • Weekly - Tuesday: Garbage and recycling bucket.
  • Monthly - First Wednesday:
    Newspapers, magazines, shiny inserts, paper bags - co-mingled.
  • Monthly - Third Wednesday:
    Corrugated cardboard flattened with staples and plastic tape removed.
  • Monthly - April thru. November - Second and Fourth Wednesday:
    Yard and Garden Debris: Weeds, grass clippings, hedge clippings, small brush and leaves, Please place these items at the curb in cardboard boxes, old garbage cans, or other convenient receptacle. Receptacle will be left for re-use.


• Recycling - What to Recycle?
  ALL ITEMS MUST BE CLEAN:
  
  • Glass Bottles
  
  Only clear, green and brown bottles and jars. NO caps, mirrors, window glass, light bulbs or crockery.
  • Plastic Bottles
  
  Milk, water, juice, bleach, etc. Look for 1 and 2 on bottom of container. Please crush.
  • Tin Cans
  
  No tops. Please crush.