S.T.O.P. Collection

Residents are asked to clean out their  homes of hazardous materials and ensure their proper disposal by dropping them off at this  Town of Hempstead-sponsored S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) collection site.

The program is designed to provide area residents with a safe, environmentally sound method of disposal of the many hazardous materials found in the average home, from pesticides to paint.

Check out the town's  S.T.O.P. link for specifics about what can and cannot be brought by. 

When bringing items, follow these simple guidelines:

• Wrap leaking containers in newspaper and place in a plastic bag or larger container.
• Make sure all caps and lids are tight.
• Place items securely in a box for transportation.
• Use newspaper or cardboard to keep items from tipping or hitting each other.
• Place chemicals which may react with each other in separate areas of the vehicle.
• Do not leave products in a hot, unventilated vehicle for an extended period of time.
• Do not smoke near chemical products.
• Wear rubber gloves when handling containers.

Waste from commercial establishments, schools, churches, synagogues or home businesses will not be accepted. No commercial vehicles are permitted.

Electronic recycling items will only be collected at events. The next E-Cycle event is scheduled for Sunday, October 3 also at Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore.