New York
Transfer station
Hempstead transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Town of Hempstead Homeowner Disposal Area (Merrick).
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Residents of unincorporated areas of the Town of Hempstead (except Sanitation District 1), plus Village of Hempstead and Village of Freeport residents. Other incorporated village residents are not eligible for general disposal here, though Town of Hempstead residents including village residents may bring electronic waste. Proof of residency (driver's license or tax bill) is required. Non-commercial vehicles only; one trip per day.
Hours
- Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Closed Town of Hempstead observed holidays (see 2026 Sanitation Holiday Collection Schedule).
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price is listed on the Collection Information page; proof of residency is checked at entry.
Where to buy: N/A. Bring driver's license or tax bill.
Notes: Vehicles towing trailers of any size are charged commercial disposal rates. Pickup trucks and vans must meet posted vehicle configuration rules.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Accepted materials listed on the Town pages (furniture, appliances, metal, tires, electronics, latex/water-based paint, propane tanks up to 20 lb, recyclables, compost limits, bagged/bundled construction debris, stone/masonry limits, waste oil up to 5 gallons, auto parts, nonburnable items) | Resident rules for qualifying vehicles are described on the Collection Information page. Trailers and vehicles that do not meet posted criteria pay commercial rates. Confirm current tip dollars with Sanitation at 516-378-4210 before loading; no standalone resident fee table was published on the checked pages. |
| Compost (leaves, trees, grass, shrubs) | Limited to three bags or two 32-gallon cans per trip per official pages. |
| Stone / masonry (cement, concrete, bricks; no dirt) | Limited to two 32-gallon cans per trip. No dirt accepted. |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Special Pickup for bedding requires a sealed bedbug-proof encasement or heavy-duty plastic bag; call 516-378-8484. Confirm whether mattresses are accepted at the Homeowner Disposal Area before loading.
- TVs / electronics: Town of Hempstead residents, including incorporated village residents, may bring e-waste to the Homeowner Disposal Area. Scheduled e-cycle events are also listed in the 2026 holiday schedule PDF.
- Tires: Tires are listed among materials accepted at the Homeowner Disposal Area. Confirm any limit or charge with Sanitation at 516-378-4210.
- Yard waste / brush: Compost materials limited to three bags or two 32-gallon cans per trip at the Homeowner Disposal Area. Separate Wednesday curbside yard waste rules apply for Sanitation customers.
- Household hazardous waste: Use Town S.T.O.P. events for oil-based paint, solvents, fuels, and similar hazardous products. Not accepted at the Homeowner Disposal Area.
Hazardous waste
No medical or hazardous waste at the Homeowner Disposal Area. Oil-based paint and other household hazardous materials go to Town S.T.O.P. events (2026 schedule in the Sanitation Holiday Collection Schedule PDF). Latex and water-based paint are accepted at the Homeowner Disposal Area.
Holiday closures
Closed on Town of Hempstead observed holidays listed in the 2026 Sanitation Holiday Collection Schedule (examples include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Day).
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- This page covers the Merrick Homeowner Disposal Area. Regular household garbage is primarily handled by Town curbside collection; the official accepted list emphasizes batteries, metal, appliances, electronics, tires, furniture, latex paint, propane tanks, recyclables, compost, construction debris, stone/masonry, auto parts, waste oil, and nonburnable items. Confirm whether bagged kitchen refuse is accepted before you load.
- All Town of Hempstead residents, including village residents, may bring e-waste to this site per the Collection Information page.
- Mattress and box spring curbside Special Pickup requires a sealed bedbug-proof or heavy-duty plastic bag; call 516-378-8484 for Special Pickup appointments.
- Oceanside Transfer Station (3737 Long Beach Road) appears on Town materials for some e-cycle events and commercial-scale activity; do not assume the same homeowner rules as Merrick without confirming.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-06. If something conflicts, trust the town.