Resources for Residents
Waste & Recycling
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NY State no longer allows residents to dispose of batteries and e-waste in landfills. To find out where to dispose of these items check out Town of North Hempstead’s S.T.O.P. program.
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Town of North Hempstead’s S.T.O.P. program also takes care of household wastes like paint thinners, light bulbs and household cleaners. Check this list to see if what you have can be disposed of here.
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This web page lists all the different organizations on Long Island where gently used clothes can be donated.
Home Greening & Improvement
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This web page has information from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
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Follow this link to find out ways you can green your home.
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Nassau County Ordinance prohibits lawn watering between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Even numbered addresses and non-numbered homes can water only on even numbered days; odd numbered addresses can water only on odd numbered days.
For this information and other water conservation tips click here.
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Check out this great guide to determine what is right for you Solar Guide
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Check out this beginner’s guide to composting for all of the information you could ever want! Beginners Guide to Composting