Hempstead, NY Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Section 128-9C of the Town Code governs bulk yard material: trees, tree branches, trimmings, large bushes and logs must be securely tied in bundles that do not exceed 75 pounds, four feet in length, or 24 inches in any other dimension. , and only when it can be readily loaded onto a collection vehicle by the two-person crew. to establish those special-collection charges based on the personnel and equipment required, plus a reasonable overhead. This bundling standard tracks the weekly rubbish allowance in Section 128-7A(3)(b), which caps regular rubbish pickup at no more than six tied bundles of twigs or branches (two feet by two feet by four feet) or six fifty-five-gallon plastic bags per scheduled rubbish day.

Large household items, such as furniture and refrigerators, are handled separately under Section 128-7A(3)(f): they are collected from the curb area only, by special vehicle, and only after the resident makes an appointment with the Department of Public Works. refuse abnormal amounts placed for collection, defer the pickup, collect only part of it, or make a chargeable special collection. to arrange and pay for a special pickup rather than leaving oversized material at the curb.