Where can I drop off my recycling in Brookhaven?
You can drop off free of charge at one of our satellite locations. Check out the recycling schedule of the Town of Brookhaven to find out about special events and holiday closures. Residents are required by law to participate in Brookhaven’s Clean Up Recycle Brookhaven (CURB) mandatory recycling program.
What is the dual-stream recycling system in Brookhaven?
Since November 2018, the Town of Brookhaven has followed a dual-stream recycling system. This means that your paper and cardboard will be collected separately from your plastic and metal on alternating Wednesdays according to our calendar. Remember: Know Before You Throw!
How do I recycle at the 2022 special recycling event?
Stay tuned for the 2022 Special Recycling Event Schedule Documents brought in for shredding will be dumped into a 65-gallon container and then into the shredder, enabling each participant to witness the secure destruction of sensitive papers. Paper can be brought in boxes or bags.
Does the Town of Brookhaven recycle?
Residents are required by law to participate in Brookhaven's Clean Up Recycle Brookhaven (CURB) mandatory recycling program.
Can shredded paper be recycled Suffolk?
You can take shredded paper to any Suffolk Recycling Centre and place it in the paper container.
Does Brookhaven recycle glass?
You can drop off free of charge at one of our satellite locations listed below. Glass colors may be mixed. You may also visit our online interactive map to find a drop-off location closest to you.
Is there garbage pickup in the Town of Brookhaven?
Loading. When a waste day is missed due to holiday or cancellation, why don't we pick up the next day? The Town is split for garbage days (find your garbage pickup days); Monday / Thursday or Tuesday / Friday and every Wednesday is for recycling.
Can you put glass in the recycling bin Suffolk?
We don't accept glass in Suffolk's household recycling bins and any glass mistakenly put into your recycling bin at home won't be recycled. Despite this, up to 5,000 tonnes of glass bottles and jars are placed into Suffolk's household recycling bins every year.
Can plastic bags go in recycling bin?
In your recycling bin or bags, you can put: plastic – including bottles, pots, tubs, cartons and carrier bags (empty and untied)
Why is glass no longer recyclable?
In this regard, glass shards are a contaminant, lodging in cardboard, paper, and plastic material—effectively eliminating its own value for sale as well as that of the other materials. Broken glass also endangers MRF workers and can outfox or jam the facility's robust machinery. Its weight is a detriment as well.
Where can I recycle glass in Suffolk County?
Recyclable Glass Drop-Off ProgramBrookhaven Town Hall. One Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738.Brookhaven Landfill. ... Manorville Compost Facility. ... Holtsville Ecology Center. ... Rose Caracappa Sr. ... New Village Recreation Center. ... Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center. ... 15 Herkimer Street, Mastic, NY 11950.More items...
Is glass recyclable in Long Island?
Glass is no longer recycled curbside and must be brought to a special facility that accepts it. Sorting your trash is extremely important!
What is garbage day in Brookhaven?
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How do I dispose of a mattress in Suffolk County?
Scheduling a curbside pickup for your old mattress in Suffolk with Mattress Disposal Plus is easy. You can either book curbside collection online or by calling (877) 708-8329. Then, simply provide us your zip code to check upfront pricing and local availability.
Does Town of Brookhaven pick up grass?
Under the Town's “Don't Bag It” policy, grass clippings are never collected. To dispose of bagged grass, please bring to the Manorville Compost Facility during their hours of operation for free.
Can I put shredded paper in recycling?
Do not put shredded paper in with recycling - it causes problems at the sorting plant, and the value of shredded paper is reduced due to the shortened fibre length.
How do you dispose of shredded paper in Ipswich?
What to put in your black binCooked food.Meat, fish and bones.Shredded paper (if you do not have a home compost bin)Egg shells.Egg boxes.Polystyrene.Plastic film such as cellophane and plastic bags (larger supermarkets may accept for recycling, check locally)More items...
Which bin does shredded paper go in Ipswich?
Your blue bin is for recycling clean, dry items such as paper, cans, cardboard and rigid plastic food containers. And now you can recycle even more at home.
What can be recycled in Suffolk?
Only put these items in your recycling bin:Aerosol cans, such as air fresheners and deodorants.Aluminium foil and trays (please roll foil into a ball)Cardboard, including boxes, food packaging and cards.Metal food and drink cans.Paper, newspapers, magazines and junk mail.Paperback and hardback books.More items...
What is Brookhaven responsible for?
The Town of Brookhaven Department of Recycling and Sustainable Materials Management is responsible for the environmentally secure disposal of everything that residents no longer want. Learn More
What is the e-waste program?
Description. The E-Waste, Paper Shredding and Drug Take Back events are for residents to safely dispose of unused electronic devices, have their old paper documents securely shredded and to safely dispose of old prescription drugs. Call 631-451-8696 for more information.
How many gallon containers are there for shredding?
Documents brought in for shredding will be dumped into a 65-gallon container and then into the shredder, enabling each participant to witness the secure destruction of sensitive papers. Paper can be brought in boxes or bags.