Garbage, Recycling & Waste Disposal

  • Service Provider: Meadow Carting (purchased DeJana Industries Inc. Sep 2024)
    Phone: (516) 338-0121
    Hours: Pickup begins ~7:30 AM, ends by 3:30 PM
    Rear-yard pickup: Available unless obstructed (e.g., snow)

Collection Schedule

  • Half of the Village is serviced on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; the other half on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • Garbage and rubbish are not collected on holidays observed by the Town of North Hempstead. If a holiday falls on your scheduled pickup day, collection will occur the following day.

  • A map of the collection routes is available for reference here or in the dropdown menus below.

    • West of Plandome Rd:

      • Bayside Dr, Plandome Rd, Shore Dr, Shoreview Dr, The Terrace, Willets Ln

    • Rockwood and Uphill:

      • Hawthorne Ln, Kimson Ct, Longridge Rd, Madonia Ct, Oakwood Ln, Parkwoods Rd, Peters Ln, Pinewood Rd, Plymouth Rd, Rockwood Rd, Rockwood Rd E, Rockwood Rd W, Woodedge Rd

    • Around Village Hall:

      • Brookside Dr, Central Dr, Cross Rd, East Dr, Heights Ct, Heights Rd, Middle Dr, North Dr, Park Dr, Plandome Dr, South Dr, Stonytown Rd, Valley Rd, West Dr, Westgate Blvd, Woodland Dr

Recycling Guidelines

  • Recycling is collected on your regular garbage pickup days. There is no separate recycling-only day.

  • All plastic containers must be rinsed clean and placed in clear plastic bags.

  • Cardboard, newspapers, and magazines must be flattened, bundled, and tied together.

  • Recyclables should be placed in blue bins for pickup. Call 311 Town of North Hempstead to get a recycling sticker for the bin mailed to you.

  • Trucks are equipped with split compartments to keep garbage and recyclables separated during collection.

*For more information, please see the Town of North Hempstead’s Recycling Information page here.

Rubbish and Bulk Item Pickup

  • Rubbish includes most household items that are not considered food waste or recyclables.

  • Construction debris and materials related to permitted building work are not accepted.

  • Rubbish must be brought to the curb, defined as the grassy area near the street and driveway.

  • Large or bulk items, such as furniture, must be placed at the curb on your last collection day of the week (either Friday or Saturday).

  • You are allowed up to two large items per week. If you have more than that, call Meadow Carting in advance to arrange a special Saturday pickup.

Yard Waste

  • Leaves and grass clippings must be placed in paper lawn and leaf bags.

  • Yard waste is collected on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Additional Waste Categories

  • Cardboard must be flattened and bundled for curbside pickup.

  • Newspapers and magazines should be stacked, bundled, and placed at the curb on Thursdays or Fridays.

  • Electronics/e-waste can be dropped off on Sundays, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, at 999 West Shore Road, Roslyn.

  • Medication disposal is available at local police stations — do not place in household trash.

  • Hazardous household items can be disposed of through the Town’s STOP Program.

  • You may also consider donating usable items through website/app Freecycle.