Islip, NY Trash & Recycling: Mandatory Organics Recycling (2026)
Key Facts
- Designated recyclables
- Paper, metal, glass, plastic, textiles, e-waste
- Food scraps mandated
- No, not a designated recyclable
- Grass clippings
- Barred from Town collection (§ 21-4D)
- Enforcement
- Dept. of Environmental Control
- Recycling penalty
- $100–$750 fine
Summary
The Town of Islip makes residents separate recyclables, but its designated-recyclable list covers paper, cardboard, metal, glass, plastic, textiles and electronic waste, not food scraps. No town law requires separating organic food waste for composting.
§ 21-4A: 'It shall be the responsibility of all residents of the Town of Islip to separate and place out for collection all recyclable components of solid waste generated at their residences.' … § 21-3: 'such components shall be deemed to be newspapers, corrugated cardboard, ferrous metal, aluminum beverage containers, plastic beverage containers, glass, textiles and electronic waste, pending any subsequent determination by the Commissioner.'
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4826765; v112 updated 2026-02-24; through 02-24-2026).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 21 of the Town Code, enforced by Islip's Department of Environmental Control, makes residents 'separate and place out for collection all recyclable components of solid waste' (§ 21-4A). The Commissioner's designated recyclables under § 21-3 are newspapers, corrugated cardboard, ferrous metal, aluminum and plastic beverage containers, glass, textiles and electronic waste: food scraps are not on that list. Grass clippings are barred from regular Town collection (§ 21-4D) and go through a separate yard-waste program. No Islip ordinance requires households or businesses to separate food organics for composting.
Violations & Fines
There is no food-scrap penalty. Placing designated recyclables in the trash, or setting grass clippings out with regular Town collection, violates § 21-4 and carries a fine of $100 to $750, up to 15 days' jail, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Islip require composting food scraps?
What about grass clippings and yard waste?
Does any organics law reach Islip?
Sources & Official References
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