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Recycling drop-off center

Town of Hempstead Homeowner Disposal Area

1600 Merrick Road, Hempstead, NY 11566

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
Town of Hempstead Department of Sanitation
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed Town holidays
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Hempstead only. Businesses: not accepted.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Open to all Town residents for e-waste, including incorporated villages; cell phones not accepted.

Televisions

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Open to all Town residents for e-waste, including incorporated villages; cell phones not accepted.

Computers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Open to all Town residents for e-waste, including incorporated villages; cell phones not accepted.

Furniture

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • One trip per vehicle per day; vehicles with trailers pay commercial rates.

Tires

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • One trip per vehicle per day; vehicles with trailers pay commercial rates.

Paint

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Latex and water-based paint only; bring oil-based paint to a S.T.O.P. day.

Batteries

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Town of Hempstead: Collection Information (opens in new tab) · Town of Hempstead
    • The Homeowner Disposal Area is at 1600 Merrick Road, Merrick; open Mon-Fri 9-3 and Sat-Sun 8-3:30 except Town holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Questions about the Homeowner Disposal Area go to 516-378-4210, option 8. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Homeowner Disposal Area serves residents of unincorporated areas (except Sanitation District 1) and of Hempstead and Freeport villages, not other villages. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Proof of residency is requested and materials must come in non-commercial vehicles. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Homeowner Disposal Area accepts appliances, metal, batteries and non-burnable items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All Town residents, including incorporated village residents, may bring e-waste to the Homeowner Disposal Area. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Homeowner Disposal Area accepts furniture, tires and latex/water-based paint (oil-based paint goes to S.T.O.P.). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recyclables including cardboard are accepted at the Homeowner Disposal Area. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • One trip per vehicle per day; vehicles towing trailers pay commercial rates. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Hempstead: Sanitation Department (opens in new tab) · Town of Hempstead
    • The Sanitation Department address is 1600 Merrick Road, Merrick, NY 11566. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Hempstead: E-Cycling (opens in new tab) · Town of Hempstead
    • Hempstead e-cycling accepts televisions, computers, monitors, tablets, printers, game consoles and similar items; cell phones are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.

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