It is mandatory that you separate newspapers, cans and glass from your garbage and place them out for collection in your orange recycling bin on your recycling designated day. Do not mix newsprint with glass/bottles, please keep separated within your recycling bin.
One (1) day per week
ACCEPTABLE RECYCLABLES
Cans - Aluminum, Steel, and Tin
Clear & Colored Glass
Plastics having the following symbol on the container:
Newspapers & Magazines (Bundled & Tied or Placed in Paper Bag)
Please DO NOT use Plastic Bags for Recycling
Please rinse all food from Cans, Bottles, and Jars
NOT ACCEPTABLE RECYCLABLES
#3 THROUGH #7 Plastics
Cardboard
Plastic Bags
Spoiled Pizza Boxes
Styrofoam
Straws
Aluminum Foil
Plastic & Metal Cutlery
Wire & Plastic Hangers
Batteries
Plastic Chairs & Toys
Lightbulbs
Mirrors
Broken Glass
Ceramic & Clay Items
Paint, Pesticides, or other Chemical Containers
What To Do With Batteries?
Recycling Department (516) 489-2889
SLOW DOWN TO GET AROUND IS A NEW YORK STATE LAW
In November, 2016, the Slow Down to Get Around law went into effect in New York State and requires drivers to slow down when passing waste and recycling collection vehicles when the vehicle's safety lights are flashing.
