Hempstead Town Cancels Sanitation, Senior Services For Tuesday

HEMPSTEAD TOWN, NY — Due to the severe storm, the Town of Hempstead is extending its service changes into Tuesday.

The Town of Hempstead got hit hard by the storm, with forecasts of more than a foot of snow for much of the township, as well as potential coastal flooding. Crews are working to keep the town's 1,200 miles of roadway clear and safe.

“The combination of heavy snow, high winds and freezing temperatures have caused treacherous conditions and I advise residents to stay off the roads and remain home if possible,” Town Supervisor Don Clavin said. “I thank our CSEA Local 880 workforce for working throughout the duration of the storm to help clear the roads across America’s largest township.”

Due to the storm, the town canceled garbage collection on Monday, and is now extending that into Tuesday, along with other service changes.

Sanitation

• The Town of Hempstead Department of Sanitation has suspended garbage and recycling collection on Tuesday due to heavy snowfall expected across the township. Garbage and recycling pickup will resume on the next regularly scheduled collection day for residents affected by this service change.
• Residents serviced by special sanitary districts within the Town of Hempstead are urged to contact directly the district responsible for their garbage and recycling pickup for updates regarding possible service changes.

Parks

• Echo Park Indoor Pool Complex will be closed.
• The ANCHOR Drama program is cancelled.
• The Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve remains closed in order to facilitate the clearing of pathways and public spaces.

Receiver of Taxes

• The walk up and two drive-thru payment booths at the Hempstead Tax Office will remain open on Tuesday; however, the satellite payment booths at Seaman’s Neck Park, Echo Park and Rock Hall will be closed.

Senior Enrichment

• Senior lunch programs have been canceled for Tuesday.

For emergencies, please call 911. To report snow-related issues on town roads, please call (516) 489-6000 or submit a report online at hempsteadtown.com/storm. Please visit the town's storm website for additional details on the town’s storm response, including a listing of important phone numbers and jurisdictions.