Hempstead Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 3 items per collection. To request a special pickup along with specific disposal instructions, call (516) 378-8484 in advance. Special pickup items include appliances, bulky metal items, furniture, and mattresses. Any mattress or box spring placed for collection must be completely enclosed within a sealed bedbug-proof encasement bag.
Hempstead bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | To request a special pickup along with specific disposal instructions, call (516) 378-8484 in advance. Special pickup items include appliances, bulky metal items, furniture, and mattresses. Any mattress or box spring placed for collection must be completely enclosed within a sealed bedbug-proof encasement bag. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 3 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 516-378-8484 |
Mattress bagging rule: Mattresses must be bagged under the listed rules. Confirm the required plastic encasement before pickup.
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Hempstead
Follow the listed bulk rule: To request a special pickup along with specific disposal instructions, call (516) 378-8484 in advance. Special pickup items include appliances, bulky metal items, furniture, and mattresses. Any mattress or box spring placed for collection must be completely enclosed within a sealed bedbug-proof encasement bag.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: Mattress bagging is required under the listed rules. Confirm the required plastic bag or encasement and sealing instructions with dispatch before collection.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners containing Freon are collected separately through special pickup. To safeguard children, state law requires that refrigerator and freezer doors be removed prior to collection.
Local disposal alternatives in Nassau County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Town of Hempstead Homeowner Disposal Area
1600 Merrick Road, Merrick, NY 11566
Drop-off facility for residential solid waste, recyclables, appliances, and yard waste open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Call (516) 378-4210 option 8.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
Town of Hempstead Department of Sanitation · municipal dpw
Phone: 516-378-4210
1600 Merrick RoadMerrick, NY 11566
These collection rules cover Zone Town of Hempstead Curbside Sanitation Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Hempstead, NY?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place at the curb prior to 5:00 a.m. on your regular collection day and no earlier than 7:00 p.m. the night before. Cans or bags may not weigh more than 75 pounds each.. These rules apply to Zone Town of Hempstead Curbside Sanitation Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Hempstead?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Town of Hempstead Curbside Sanitation Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Hempstead?
To request a special pickup along with specific disposal instructions, call (516) 378-8484 in advance. Special pickup items include appliances, bulky metal items, furniture, and mattresses. Any mattress or box spring placed for collection must be completely enclosed within a sealed bedbug-proof encasement bag. The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 516-378-8484 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Town of Hempstead Curbside Sanitation Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Hempstead?
The listed accepted materials are Plastics marked Number 1 and Number 2 only (water and soda bottles, milk and juice jugs, detergent containers rinsed), Cans and glass (aluminum, steel, and tin cans, glass bottles and jars, emptied and rinsed), Mixed paper (newspapers, magazines, copy paper, color inserts tied and bundled next to recycling container), Cardboard (corrugated and non-corrugated, flattened to 3 feet by 3 feet, tied and bundled next to recycling container). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags (never place recyclables in plastic bags; recyclables in plastic bags will not be collected), Plastics marked with numbers 3 through 7, Greasy or soiled pizza boxes (dispose with household garbage), Broken glass, mirrors, light bulbs, and window glass, Styrofoam products, cups, plates, and takeout trays. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Town of Hempstead Curbside Sanitation Routes.