Sanitation & Recycling Information 

NEW: NORTH HEMPSTEAD'S RECYCLING GUIDEBOOK
Through a grant from Omni Recycling, the Town of North Hempstead is happy to provide you with this new, informative recycling guidebook. Now everything to do with North Hempstead recycling is one, convenient, easy location.

RECYCLING INFORMATION
North Hempstead residents regardless of garbage district have a recycling program. Recycling includes glass, metals, plastics #1 & #2 and paper (including newspaper, magazines, paper & hard cover books, phonebooks, junk mail and corrugated cardboard). The collection schedules vary among communities in accordance with individual garbage districts. Some garbage districts supply their residents with the appropriate recycling can, but others may not. It is important to know your garbage district and carter when trying to obtain information.  

VIRTUAL RECYCLE STORE   
Residents can now learn where and how to properly dispose of just about any item, from aerosols to asbestos and books to batteries, with the simple click of the mouse. This comprehensive, online recycling resource not only provides a listing of where and how to properly dispose of recyclables but also suggestion on donating used and unwanted items such as eyeglasses.

RESIDENT DROP-OFF 
North Hempstead offers the opportunity to properly dispose of recyclable and non-hazardous waste. Electronic waste, batteries, compact florescent bulbs and other recyclable items, can be returned free-of-charge.  For non-hazardous waste, such as general refuse, furniture, residentially generated construction, demolition debris and yard waste there is a minimum charge of $5.00 (includes 100lb disposal, $1.00 per each additional 20 lbs). PAYMENTS ARE CASH ONLY.  Proof residency is required. Commercial vehicles are not allowed.  Open: Sunday from 7:30am to 3:30pm at 999 West Shore, Roslyn. 

S.T.O.P PROGRAM
(STOP THROWING OUT POLLUTANTS) 
North Hempstead's S.T.O.P. program offers residents of North Hempstead the opportunity to dispose of their household hazardous waste, electronic waste (E-Waste), compact fluorescent bulbs, household batteries, disposal of unwanted and expired pharmaceuticals and the safe destruction of paper shredding while you wait and watch in an environmentally friendly manner.

RECYCLING BUCKETS 
Information on how to acquire additional or replacement recycling buckets.

CARTERS & PICK- UP 
Contact information for residential carters within the Town operated district.

GARBAGE COLLECTION SCHEDULES
Garbage collection schedules for Town operated districts. If you live in a village or commissioner operated district, please see below.

GARBAGE DISTRICTS 
Contact information for village and commissioner operated garbage districts within the Town of North Hempstead

For further information, please call 311 if within the Town or (516) 869-6311 if outside the Town.