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Hazardous Waste
Sanitary District No. 2 and the Town of Hempstead prohibit the unauthorized disposal of any type of hazardous materials at or on any of
their facilities.
The Town of Hempstead provides special collection days when Town residents may bring hazardous household waste to a designated site. This
program is known as the Town of Hempstead STOP THROWING OUT POLLUTANTS or S.T.O.P. program.
For a list of items accepted at the STOP Program and the current schedule please click
here to visit the Town of Hempstead Stop Throwing Out
Pollutants (S.T.O.P) or call 378-4210, phone prompt #6.
ANY PERSON DROPPING OFF MATERIALS DEEMED TO BE HAZARDOUS IS IN SERIOUS VIOLATION OF FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN ENVIRONMENTAL
LAWS AND WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW.
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Recycle Your Leftover Paint for Free
Thanks to the New York State Postconsumer Paint Collection Program, New York State residents can conveniently recycle architectural paint at a paint drop-off site near you. The program is operated by PaintCare, a non-profit organization established by the paint industry to manage unwanted architectural coating products and provide for their recycling or proper disposal.
The program accepts leftover latex and oil-based paints and similar products at drop-off sites throughout the state. View a complete list of products accepted by PaintCare.
Paint Drop-Off Sites PaintCare currently provides a collection network of over 330 drop-off sites across the state made up of paint retailers, local government facilities, and reuse stores.
- Drop-off sites will accept up to 5 gallons per customer per visit, some sites may accept more.
- Paint should be in original containers with intact labels that identify the product.
Find a Paint Drop-Off Site Near You
Business or Bulk Paint Collection Businesses, organizations, and households with 100 gallons of paint or more to recycle can request a free pick-up at their location, though some restrictions may apply. Submit a request form through PaintCare’s website.
For more information on the NYS Postconsumer Paint Collection Program.
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