The Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.) 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. By bringing such toxins as antifreeze, drain cleaners and pesticides on any of the scheduled S.T.O.P. collection days, you and your family can make a significant contribution to the protection of our precious groundwater supply and the preservation of our bays and estuaries. Please join with us in cleaning our homes of hazardous material and ensuring their proper collection and disposal. Together we can ensure the continued integrity of our fragile ecosystem.
When bringing items, please 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.
Residents residing in our collection districts can dispose of electronic recycling items by calling special pickup. All residents of the Town of Hempstead may dispose of electronic waste at the Homeowner Disposal Area, 1600 Merrick Road, Merrick, 11566. For additional information contact (516) 378-4210, prompt #6.
Sharps (needles, syringes & lancets) are NOT accepted at S.T.O.P. events. Information regarding the safe disposal of sharps can be found at the New York State Department of Health. Information about the safe disposal of unused medicines can be found at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and/or using the Drug Enforcement Administration's Controlled Substance Public Disposal search tool.
For questions about our S.T.O.P. Program, please call 516-378-4210, phone prompt #6.
Items Accepted at S.T.O.P. | |
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* Limit 6 in 5-gallon containers only. |
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Aerosol cans
Ammonia Antifreeze* Asbestos (double bagged) Batteries - Car Batteries - Household Bleach Bug & Rodent Killers Chemistry Sets Degreasers Disinfectants Drain Cleaners Fertilizers with Herbicides Fire Extinguishers - One-Time Use Flammable Liquids (fire starter, gasoline* and diesel fuel*) Fluorescent Lamps and CFLs in shatterproof containers including ballasts |
Kerosene*
Lacquers Latex & Oil-Based Paints Oven Cleaners Paint Strippers Paint Thinners & Brush Cleaners Pesticides Photography Chemicals Polishes & Wood Preservatives Propane Tanks - 20 lb. Solvents Spot Removers Swimming Pool Chemicals Telephone Books Thermostats (containing mercury) Tires (car - off rims) Varnish Waste Oil* Weed Killers |
Items NOT Accepted at S.T.O.P. | |
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Ammunition
Electronic Recyclable Waste Explosives Fire Extinguishers - Commercial Fireworks Infectious or Medical Waste, Sharps |
Medications
Oxygen Tanks Propane Tanks - larger than 20 Pounds Radioactive Materials Unlabeled Materials |
Many old thermostats contain mercury. Now, you can bring you old thermostat to a S.T.O.P. event, keep mercury out of the waste stream and receive a $5 gift card to a local home center compliments of Covanta Energy. (Limit of 5 offers per household, please.)
2021 S.T.O.P. Collection Dates Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Date | Location | Address / Directions |
Saturday
March 13th |
East Meadow |
Eisenhower Park
Hempstead Tpke. & Merrick Ave. (Parking Field #3) |
Sunday
April 18th |
Long Beach |
City Hall Parking Lot
Centre Street (off Park Avenue) |
Saturday
May 15th |
South Bellmore |
Newbridge Road Park
2600 Newbridge Road |
Sunday
June 13th |
Bay Park |
Bay Park
1st Avenue, East Rockaway |
Saturday
July 17th |
Levittown |
Town of Hempstead Parking Field L2
Division Avenue (Off Hempstead Tpke.) |
Sunday
August 15th |
Hempstead |
Village of Hempstead Dept. of Public Works
450 Milburn Avenue |
Saturday
September 25th |
Valley Stream |
Valley Stream State Park
Fletcher Avenue Entrance |
Sunday
October 17th |
North Woodmere |
North Woodmere Park
Branch Boulevard |
Saturday
November 13th |
Baldwin |
Baldwin Park
3232 South Grand Avenue |
Sunday
December 5th |
East Meadow |
Eisenhower Park
Parking Field 3 |
For further information please call (516) 378-4210, Option 6. |
Partial funding for the S.T.O.P. Program is provided by a grant from
the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
Presented
in cooperation with the Nassau County Department of Parks.