Village of Floral Park
Mandatory Recycling & Refuse Regulations

ALL RECYCLING AND REFUSE MUST BE 
PLACED AT THE CURB BEFORE 6:30 A.M. THE DAY OF PICK UP,
BUT NOT PRIOR TO SUNSET ON THE DAY PRECEDING COLLECTION.
EMPTY CONTAINERS SHOULD BE REMOVED PROMPTLY AFTER PICK UP.
THERE IS NO BULK PICK UP DURING HOLIDAY WEEKS.

If you have any questions, please call The Department of Public Works
at 516-326-6320/6321


 

Normal Pickup Schedule - Differs Slightly on Holidays

Pickup Types -
See below for details

 MONDAY
District I
Section A
PINK
CLICK HERE FOR CALENDAR		 TUESDAY
District II
Section B
GREEN
CLICK HERE FOR CALENDAR		 THURSDAY
District I
Section B
BLUE
CLICK HERE FOR
 CALENDAR		 FRIDAY
District II
Section A
GOLD
CLICK HERE FOR CALENDAR

G=Regular Pickup    Text Box:  

Monday
Thursday		 Tuesday
Friday		 Monday
Thursday		 Tuesday
Friday

R=Blue Box Recycling  

        Glass Bottles and Jars

        Aluminum and Metal Containers

        Newspapers

        Plastic Bottles & Jars

 Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday

Y=Yard Waste    

Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday

S=Rubbish/Special Pickup   

Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday

F=Freon Appliances  

Every 3rd Wednesday Every 3rd Wednesday Every 3rd Wednesday Every 3rd Wednesday
T=Tires  No Pickup No Pickup No Pickup No Pickup
H=Hazardous Waste Days No Pickup No Pickup No Pickup No Pickup

 

Regular Pickup

Text Box:  

on your calendar
Everything must be in an approved container no larger
than 35 gallons or bundled not to exceed 60 lbs. each
 INFECTIOUS OR MEDICAL WASTE MAY NOT BE PUT OUT FOR COLLECTION.

  1. Household garbage, broken glass, mirrors, china, pizza boxes
  2. Small wood furniture (e.g. chairs, small cabinets, etc.)
  3. Wooden storm windows and wooden doors (cut to 4 feet) limit 4 pieces
  1. Contaminated recyclables
  2. Any styrofoam
  3. All light bulbs

 

 

Blue Box Recyclables
 on your calendar
Place Blue Box at the Curb before 6:30 A.M.
Do Not Use Plastic Bags to Hold Recyclables

Glass Bottles & Jars
ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE
  • Rinse food and product from bottles and jars.
  • Labels do not have to be removed but the glass MUST be free of food residue.
  • Light Bulbs
  • Window Glass
  • Mirrors
  • Broken Glass, Dishes, etc.
 
Aluminum and Metal Containers
ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE
  • Rinse food from cans, aluminum foil and pans and place in the BLUE BOX.
  • Aerosol cans
  • Heavily-soiled containers
  • Paint cans, cooking oil and propane tanks - cannot be dropped off at DPW garage - must call your local S.T.O.P. Program for pick up details.
 
Newspapers & Cardboard
Must be tied.
Cardboard must be flattened and tied
Do not use plastic bags to hold newspapers
 
ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE
  • Newspapers including shiny inserts
  • White paper
  • Regular mail
  • All other recyclable paper
  • Cardboard including cereal boxes with waxed insert bag removed 
  • Corrugated cartons (must be flat and tied)
  • Telephone books
  • Magazines
  • Paper grocery bags
  • Soft & hard covered books
  • Shredded Paper in a paper bag or corrugated carton
  • Shoe boxes
  • Plastic-coated paper
  • Window envelopes
  • Carbon paper
  • Blueprints
  • Adhesive-backed note paper
 
Plastic Bottles & Jars
ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE
  • Rinse food and product from all containers
  • Discard any caps
  • Crush container where possible
  • Plastics marked #1 PET
  • Plastics marked #2 HDPE
  • Plastics marked #3 PVC
    [Bottom of Plastic Container shows the number in a triangle]
  • Motor oil plastic cans
  • Any styrofoam
  • Plastics marked #4, #5, #6 or #7`

 

Yard Waste
 on your calendar
Please note that landscaping services are required to remove 
all grass clippings and leaves on their own vehicles.

All landscapers/gardeners must possess a permit to operate in Floral Park.

NOTE: It is illegal to rake leaves into the street

ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE
In clear plastic bags or in covered garbage containers boldly marked YARD WASTE, place:
  • Grass Clippings
  • Leaves
  • Small Twigs
  • Branches

Bundled & tied and not to exceed four feet (4') in length are:

  • Loose Logs
  • Wood Branches
  • Dirt should be composted or used in garden.
  • We recommend mower mulching blades.
  • Dark brown bags may not be used unless clearly marked.

 

Rubbish/Special Pickup
 on your calendar
 Must Not Be Placed at Curb 
Before Sundown of Previous Day

Limit 2 pieces of the following: 

  1. Appliances (e.g.. stoves, washers, dryers, humidifiers, etc.)
  2. Mattresses and box springs
  3. Bundled wood, no more than 4 foot in length, nails removed or bent
  4. Any metal item (e.g.. hangers, blinds, pots/pans)
  5. Large bulky furniture (e.g. sofas, recliners, upholstered chairs, convertible furniture, etc.)
  6. Small automotive parts
  7. Power equipment with ALL gas removed (e.g. lawn mowers, snow blowers, small engines, etc.)
  8. Televisions
  9. Metal doors and windows, cut in half
  10. Hot water heaters
 11.  Steel cabinets
12.  Sheetrock, plaster, concrete, sand etc. in
        appropriate container or bundled.  No more than
        two 35 gallon containers or bagged rubbish per
        pickup.
13.  Plumbing fixtures (e.g. sinks, toilets, broken-up
        tubs, pipes [4 foot maximum])
14.  Bicycles
15.  Shower doors
16.   Rugs and padding (rolled and tied) cut in 4'
        lengths. Limit 6 rolls.
17.  Fire extinguishers (non-chemical)

 

Freon Appliances
 on your calendar
Due to EPA regulations regarding freon, 
pick up will be the third Wednesday of the month.
Call the Department of Public Works at 326-6320 to schedule a pick up.

ACCEPTABLE
  1. Air conditioners
  2. Refrigerators
  3. Freezers
  4. Dehumidifiers
  5. Water coolers

 

Tires 
There will be no village pickup of tires.  However, Firestone on Jericho Turnpike has agreed to take them at a small charge,
 or the Town of Hempstead on scheduled hazardous waste days.

 

Hazardous Waste Days
The Town of Hempstead will collect hazardous waste approximately 10 times per year at selected locations. 
Please call (516) 378-2200 for information and dates.

You May Bring
  1. Aerosol cans
  2. Ammonia
  3. Anti-freeze
  4. Asbestos
  5. Bleach
  6. Bug and rodent killers (especially pesticides which have been banned or restricted)
  7. Car batteries
  8. Chemistry sets
  9. Degreasers
  10. Disinfectants
  11. Drain cleaners
  12. Fertilizers with herbicides
  13. Flammable liquids (fire starter)
  14. Household batteries (dry cell)
  1. Kerosene
  2. Lacquer
  3. Latex and oil-based paint
  4. Oven cleaner
  5. Paint stripper
  6. Paint thinner & brush cleaner
  7. Photography chemicals
  8. Polishes & wood preservatives
  9. Solvents
  10. Smoke alarms
  11. Spot removers
  12. Swimming pool chemicals
  13. Tires (car)
  14. Varnish
  15. Waste oil
  16. Weed killer
You May Not Bring
  1. Ammunition
  2. Explosives
  3. Fireworks
  4. Infectious or medical waste
  1. Propane tanks
  2. Radioactive materials
  3. Unlabeled materials
  4. "Weed-B-Gone" or Silvex (2,4,5-T)

 

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