Town of Riverhead, NY - Sanitation Department

John F. Reeve - Sanitation Superintendent - Ext 391
Gina Hubbard - Account Clerk Typist - Ext. 391

Phone (631) 727-3200 Ext. 391
Fax (631) 208-1726
200 Howell Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
Hrs: Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sanitation Department is located in Town Hall
in the office of the Receiver of Taxes

RIVERHEAD YARD WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY

Carting Contract Information

Household Pickup Information

Recycle Pick-Up Schedule

S.T.O.P Schedule

Recycling Informational Flyer

Helpful Recycling Information

Paper Bagged Leaf Program

                            The Town is divided into six districts and pick up days for household trash and bulk/yard waste vary from district
                             to district. Recycling is collected every Wednesday and alternates weekly between co-mingled and
                             paper/cardboard. Service is provided to residential properties by private carters under contract to the Town of
                             Riverhead. Collection is not provided to condos, apartments, mobile homes, churches, businesses, schools
                             or other institutions. In addition to curbside pickup of yard waste, residents may purchase a permit and dispose
                             of yard debris (branches, leaves, grass clippings, etc.) at the Town's Yard Waste Facility located on Young's
                             Avenue Riverhead, NY 11901. This facility is for residents only, no contractors/landscapers are permitted.

                             The Town holds two Stop Throwing Out Pollutants dates (S.T.O.P Day), one in May and one in October.
                             This program is held at the Town Highway yard at 1177 Osborne Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901.
                             Residents may bring hazardous waste to this location for disposal, free of charge, on the designated dates only.

Residents should contact the Sanitation Department for pick up schedules and may visit the Town's website
at townofriverheadny.gov for additional helpful information.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What time do the carters start their route? Pickup starts at 6:00 a.m.

Can I put my recycling in plastic bags? No. Plastic bags of any kind are not accepted.

Can I put my leaves in plastic bags? No. Leaves must be in paper lawn/leaf bags or loose in a can.

Is Styrofoam recyclable? No. This should go in your regular trash.

How should I dispose of hypodermic needles? Needles should be disposed of in a heavy laundry detergent type bottle
with a little bleach in it marked "SHARPS", and placed in with household trash.

How do I dispose of grass clippings? The carters do not take fresh green grass clippings. Residents may use a mulching blade on
their mower, dispose of them on their own property or purchase a Yard Waste Facility Permit.

What numbers on recyclable containers are accepted? At this time all numbers are accepted.

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