Quick Rules 

Residential collection occurs on M/W/F or T/Th/S, depending on the area in which you live. Check the map for details about the pick-up schedule where you live. Garbage should be stored in a leak proof metal or plastic container, secured to prevent spillage caused by raccoons, storms, etc. and placed at the curb no earlier than 5PM on the evening before a collection day and no later than the 7AM start of collection activity. A maximum of three 32 gallon cans (or equivalent bags) of putrescible (food) waste will be collected each day and a maximum of four 32 gallon cans (or equivalent bags) of rubbish, or non-putrescible waste. Rubbish includes material from general household clean-ups as well as construction and demolition debris that is performed by the homeowner. Arrangements to remove oversized loads or waste produced by building/demolition contractors must be made privately with a company of your choosing, or alternatively, you or the contractor can self haul to the Town recycling facility on Shore Rd. Town of North Hempstead fees will apply at the recycling facility. Contractor waste will not be collected.

Residential Recycling (separated into paper and mixed glass, metal and plastic containers) is collected once each week on one of your regular collection days. Check the map for details about recycling pick-ups where you live.

Yard waste is picked up from April 1 through Dec 15 on the first collection day of the week, Monday or Tuesday, depending on your normal schedule. This includes leaves, grass clippings, and branches. Branches must be tied or bundled and be no greater than 3" in diameter and 4 feet in length. Check the map for the collection day in your area

Bulk Waste - Two items of bulk waste (including appliances, tires, and other large items) will be collected once per week on the last collection day of the week, Friday or Saturday, depending on your normal pick-up schedule. Check the map for the collection day in your area. Doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers. Rugs and carpets and any other loose items should be reduced to four foot lengths and tied.

Commercial Collection on Main Street, Haven Avenue, Port Washington Blvd. and Shore Road and other selected commercial areas is performed 5 days each week, Tuesday through Saturday. Other areas are collected on the regular residential schedule. The maximum volume collected each day varies based on the type and size of business. Please see refer to the Rules and Regulations for specific limits. In all cases, refuse must be placed at the curb after 5PM on the evening before a collection day.

By clicking on Rules and Regulations, you may view the detailed collection and recycling rules for residential, commercial and industrial customers.