Town Plans Hazardous Material And Homeowners Cleanup Days

Press release from the Town of Oyster Bay:

April 21, 2021

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson announced that the Town’s S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and Homeowners Cleanup Days will get underway in May at the Town’s Sold Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road in Old Bethpage.

On Saturday, May 1st, residents can take part in the S.T.O.P. program, where they can bring various hazardous materials to the complex between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

“Improperly disposing of products such as waste oil, oven cleaner or paint thinner could contaminate your water supply,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Anything poured on the ground or put into cesspools, storm drains, or recharge systems can work its way down to the aquifer or our waterways.”

On Saturday, May 15th, the Town will host its first Homeowners Cleanup day from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., where residents can bring non-hazardous waste cluttering up their homes. Paper shredding will also be offered on this day.

“Residents looking to dispose of fence posts, used tires, large metal items, clean broken concrete or yard waste can bring these items to our Homeowners Cleanup,” said Councilwoman Johnson. “We will also offer paper shredding services on this day, which gives residents the opportunity to bring unwanted documents to be shredded on-site in a safe and secure manner, free of charge.”

The Town’s S.T.O.P. and Homeowners programs are open to residents within the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal District. Proof of residency is required. For more information, including a full list of what is accepted at these programs, visit www.oysterbaytown.com/cleanup or call (516) 677-5943.

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