What Goes In The Trash?

Quick Rules  

Residential collection occurs on M/W/F or T/Th/S, depending on the area in which you live. Download the flyer on the home page 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 storms, raccoons, etc. As per Town of North Hempstead Code 34-3, 'No authorized private receptacles or other cans, plastic bags, or debris shall be placed at the curb, or anywhere within a Town, County or State right-of-way, before sunset immediately prior to the day of a scheduled pick-up' and should be placed at the curb no later than the 7AM start of residential collection activity or 6AM for commercial collection.
 

A maximum of three 32 gallon cans (or equivalent bags) of putrescible  (food) waste will be collected each day and a maximum of one 32 gallon  can (or equivalent bags) of rubbish, or non-putrescible waste. Rubbish  includes material from general household clean-ups). The weight of cans or bags should not exceed 50 lb.

For commercial collection please email the District at commissioners@pwgarbagedistrict.com with any questions for allowances or restrictions.
 

Construction Debris - One  32 gallon can (or equivalent bags) of homeowner generated construction  and demolition debris will be collected on Friday or Saturday depending  on your collection cycle. The can or bag should weigh no more than 50 lbs. and have no sharp ends protruding.
 

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 generated waste will NOT be collected. 

Residential Recycling (separated into paper/cardboard; mixed glass; metal; and plastic containers (marked #1 or #2 ONLY) are collected once each week on one of your regular collection days. Check the flyer on the Home Page for details about recycling pick-ups where you live.

Residential Yard Waste generated from homeowner activity is picked up from April 1 through December 15 on Monday or Tuesday, depending on your normal schedule. This includes leaves, grass  clippings, and branches. All Yard waste must be placed in lawn and leaf  bags (we recommend paper over plastic) or in receptacles of up to 32 gallons and weighing no more than 50 lbs.
 

Please note that landscapers are required by law to remove any yard waste created as a result of their commercial activities.
 

Branches and tree limbs no larger than 2" in diameter and 3 feet in length should be bundled and tied.
 

Christmas trees will be collected during the first two weeks of January on yard waste collection days.

Bulk Waste - One item of bulk waste (including appliances, 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 collection schedule. Check the flyer on the Home Page for the collection day in your area. Prior to placing your bulk item out for collection, you will need to contact Dejana Industries at (516) 944-7445 and inform them of the bulk item you will be placing curbside for collection. Doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers.
 

Carpets - Rugs,  carpets and padding will be collected on Friday or Saturday only. Up to four rolls will be collected. Material should be reduced to four foot lengths, tied and weigh no more than 50 lbs. Note: Contractors and carpet installers are NOT authorized to place waste carpet, rugs, or padding at curbside for collection. 

Commercial Collection on Main Street, and Port Washington Blvd. 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 email the District at commissioners@pwgarbagedistrict.com to request limits and restrictions. In all cases, refuse must be placed at the curb after 5PM on the evening before a collection day. 

 Hazardous Waste - For all hazardous materials, please click here for information regarding the Town of North Hempstead STOP Program .  Please note that all latex paints can go in the regular garbage. Latex  paint cans should first be opened and dried before placement at the curb  for collection. Latex paint cans that are closed and /or contain liquid  paint will not be collected.
 

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