FAQs

How do I dispose of Hazardous waste?: Hazardous waste is not collected. Items include the following: aerosol cans, ammonia, ammunition, antifreeze, asbestos, bleach, bug and rodent killers, automobile batteries, chemistry sets, degreasers, disinfectants, drain cleaners, explosives, fertilizers, fireworks, fire extinguishers, flammable liquids, infectious or medical waste, kerosene, lacquer, latex and oil based paint, oven cleaners, paint stripper, paint thinner and brush cleaner, photography chemicals, polishes & wood preservers, propane or oxygen tanks, radioactive materials, solvents, spot removers, swimming pool chemicals, varnish, tires,unlabeled materials, waste oil, and weed killers. To dispose of these items, please call the Town of Hempstead S.T.O.P. program at (516) 378-4210.

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Sanitation Department

1. How can I assure that my refuse and recycling will be picked up as scheduled?: Collections may be made anytime between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. It is best to put your refuse at the curbside after 6 p.m. the night before your scheduled pick up day. Material placed curbside on the morning of pick up after 7 a.m. is considered a late put out and may not be collected.

2. Is there a limit as to how much refuse I can have picked up each week?: YES. One family residences are limited to a total of five (5) cans, pails, bags, or bundles of non recyclable waste on each of the two (2) collection days per week. Legal two, three, and four family residences shall have the same limit per unit.

3. What constitutes a bulk pickup and should I call to schedule?: Bulk items larger than two (2) feet by two (2) feet by four (4) feet and exceeding the capability of being picked up by two (2) workers will be picked up each week on your second collection day. No special appointment is required.

4. What are some items that may require a bulk pickup?: Bulk items are large, primarily metal appliances manufactured for residential use and not limited to the following: refrigerators, freezers, ovens, stoves, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, swing sets, barbecues, hot water heaters, steel file cabinets, air conditioners, lawnmowers, bicycles, and steel furniture. These items will be picked up each week on your second collection day. No special appointment is required.

5. What is my bulk pick up day?: Bulk pickup is once a week on your second collection day. Residents are limited to a total of six bulk items and pails of construction debris each week.

6. What is the telephone number of the dump in Merrick?: The telephone number of the Merrick dump is (516) 378-4210.

7. How many bags of leaves am I allowed to put out on Wednesday, yard waste day?: You can put out up to 20 bags of leaves.

8. Is a mattress and box spring considered a bulk pick up?: A mattress and box spring is considered a bulk item and should be put out for pick up on your bulk day/second collection day.

9. How do I dispose of Hazardous waste?: Hazardous waste is not collected. Items include the following: aerosol cans, ammonia, ammunition, antifreeze, asbestos, bleach, bug and rodent killers, automobile batteries, chemistry sets, degreasers, disinfectants, drain cleaners, explosives, fertilizers, fireworks, fire extinguishers, flammable liquids, infectious or medical waste, kerosene, lacquer, latex and oil based paint, oven cleaners, paint stripper, paint thinner and brush cleaner, photography chemicals, polishes & wood preservers, propane or oxygen tanks, radioactive materials, solvents, spot removers, swimming pool chemicals, varnish, tires,unlabeled materials, waste oil, and weed killers. To dispose of these items, please call the Town of Hempstead S.T.O.P. program at (516) 378-4210.