Politics & Government
S.T.O.P (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) Program
S.T.O.P offers residents of North Hempstead the opportunity to dispose of their household hazardous waste in an environmentally friendly manner. Many people do not realize that ordinary household products, such as aerosols and cleaners, can be corrosive, explosive, or toxic if mixed indiscriminately with regular household garbage. Please take an extra moment to check labels for warnings, and please take advantage of the 2010 S.T.O.P. dates to ensure safe disposal.
Explosives, fireworks, ammunition, radioactive materials, and commercial or industrial wastes are not accepted.
WHAT POLLUTANTS CAN BE ACCEPTED:
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Electronic Waste (Anything electronic device with a plug except a kitchen appliance)
Household Batteries
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Compact fluorescent bulbs
Air conditioning refrigerants
Ammonia and solid bowl cleaner
Anti-freeze
Bug and rodent killers including 2, 4-D (Especially pesticides which have been banned or restricted for use)
Bleach and disinfectants
Chemistry Kits
Drain cleaners and degreasers
Fertilizers and herbicides
Mercury products
Non-latex paints
Paint thinners and brush cleaner
Photography chemicals
Some polishes and wood preservers
Swimming pool chemicals
Spot removers and other solvents
Unused oven cleaners
Unused flammable liquids (fire starter)
Weed killers
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE DISPOSAL OF LATEX AND WATER BASED PAINTS
Many Town of North Hempstead residents are under the impression that water-based paints and latex paints are considered hazardous and must be disposed of at a S.T.O.P. Collection Day. This is INCORRECT. Latex and water-based paints, once dried out (usually 24-36 hours after the lid is removed) can be placed in a trash bag and thrown out with your regular household garbage. Latex and water-based paints will not be accepted at a S.T.O.P. Collection site.
OIL BASED PAINTS, on the other hand, are considered hazardous, and will be accepted at any S.T.O.P. Collection Day program.
Dispose of Unwanted Pharmaceuticals
To help protect our bays and keep your family safe, residents can discard expired and unwanted pharmaceuticals at S.T.O.P day.
PHARMACEUTICAL COLLECTION INFORMATION
Instructions:
- Keep all medications in their original containers
- Block out the name for anonymity -- do not cross out medication information
Accepted:
- Prescription medications (controlled and uncontrolled)
- All over-the-counter medications
- Medication samples
- Pet Medications
- Vitamins and supplements
- Medicated ointments, lotions, creams, and oils
- Inhalers
- Liquid medication
- Homeopathic Remedies
- Suppositories
Not Accepted:
- Sharps (e.g. needles and Syringes)
- IV bags
- Bloody or infectious waste
- Pharmaceutical waste not generated by households (e.g., clinics, pharmacies, hospitals, doctors, etc.)
- Radioactive pharmaceuticals
- Vaccines
Participation is for residents only.