4 rules for unincorporated Nassau County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Nassau County does not run a countywide collection service. Trash and recycling pickup is handled by towns, villages, sanitation districts, and private haulers. Most residents receive twice-weekly garbage and weekly recycling pickup under local sanitary district rules.
Bin placement rules in Nassau County are set by each town and village. Typical rules: bins out no earlier than 5 PM the evening before pickup, removed by end of pickup day or 7 AM the following morning. Bins must be at curbside, not in the street, with lids closed.
Bulk pickup in Nassau County is scheduled through your local sanitation district, town, or village. Most offer weekly or bi-weekly bulk days for furniture and appliances. Construction debris, tires, and hazardous waste are excluded and must go to Nassau County transfer stations or S.T.O.P. events.
Nassau County and all its municipalities mandate source-separated recycling under NY ECL 27-0717 and Local Law 11-1988. Paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass, and rigid plastics (#1-2, sometimes #1-7) must be separated from garbage. Contamination can result in refusal of pickup.
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