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Town of Hempstead S.T.O.P Program to Kick Off in March
The program will allow residents to dispose of several items that could be harmful to the environment in a safe manner.
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NY - Town of Hempstead officials announced that the S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Our Pollutants) program will kick off on March 19.
The program will begin with an event open to all Town residents at Eisenhower Park (Parking Field No. 3) in East Meadow from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The program will allow residents to dispose of several items that could potentially be harmful to the environment in a safe manner.
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“The S.T.O.P. program is effective in preventing harmful toxins from entering the waste stream,” Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino said. “It also reflects our commitment to the environment, and a strong partnership between the town and neighbors.”
Waste from commercial establishments, schools, houses of worship or home businesses will not be accepted. Commercial vehicles are not permitted at S.T.O.P. events.
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In an effort to keep mercury out of the waste stream, residents who bring their old thermostat containing mercury will receive a $5 gift card to a local home center (limit of 5 offers per household).
In addition, residents who bring their old incandescent light bulbs can exchange them for a free energy efficient bulb (up to 5).
Items accepted at S.T.O.P.include:
- aerosol cans
- ammonia
- antifreeze
- asbestos (double-bagged)
- bleach
- bug and rodent killers
- car batteries
- chemistry sets
- degreasers
- disinfectants
- drain cleaners
- fertilizers with herbicides
- flammable liquids (including fire starter, gasoline and diesel)
- fluorescent lamps and CFLs (in shatterproof containers including ballasts)
- household batteries
- lacquers
- kerosene
- latex and oil-based paints
- one-time use fire extinguishers
- oven cleaners
- paint strippers, paint thinners and brush cleaners
- photography chemicals
- polishes and wood preservatives
- propane tanks up to 20 pounds
- solvents
- spot removers
- swimming pool chemicals
- telephone books
- thermostats (containing mercury)
- tires (car- off rims)
- varnish
- waste oil
- weed killers
(The disposal of antifreeze, kerosene and waste oil is limited to six 5-gallon containers only.)
Items NOT accepted at S.T.O.P.include:
- ammunition
- explosives
- commercial fire extinguishers
- fireworks
- electronic recyclable waste
- infectious or medical waste
- propane tanks larger than 20 pounds
- oxygen tanks
- radioactive materials
- unlabeled materials
In addition to the March 19 event in East Meadow, there will be several collection dates throughout the year across the Town.
The schedule of S.T.O.P dates is as follows:
- Sunday, April 17: City Hall Parking Lot, Centre Street off Park Avenue, Long Beach
- Saturday, May 14: Newbridge Road Park, Newbridge Road, Bellmore
- Saturday, June 11: Bay Park, 1st Avenue, East Rockaway
- Sunday, July 10: Town of Hempstead Parking Field L2, Division Avenue (north of Hempstead Turnpike), Levittown
- Sunday, August 14: Hempstead Village Dept. of Public Works, 450 Milburn Avenue, Hempstead
- Saturday, September 17: Valley Stream State Park, Fletcher Avenue, Entrance, Valley Stream
- Sunday, October 16: North Woodmere Park, Branch Boulevard, North Woodmere
- Saturday, November 19: Baldwin Park, 3232 South Grand Avenue, Baldwin
- Sunday, December 4: Eisenhower Park, Parking Field 3, East Meadow
For more information on S.T.O.P. and other Department of Sanitation services, call 516-378-4210 or visit the town website at www.toh.li.
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