Oyster Bay Hosts Spring Hazardous Waste and Cleanup Days

Town offers free disposal of hazardous materials and large household items over two weekends in April and May.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:20am

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of blurred, warm-toned shapes and pools of light, conceptually representing the safe disposal of household items and waste at a community recycling center.Oyster Bay's biannual cleanup events offer residents a sustainable way to dispose of hazardous materials and large waste, helping to protect the local environment.Old Bethpage Today

The Town of Oyster Bay, New York is hosting its biannual S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and Homeowners Cleanup Days this spring. Residents can drop off hazardous materials like paint, chemicals, and batteries on April 11 and May 9, and dispose of large household items like appliances, electronics, and yard waste on April 25 and May 30. The town is also offering free paper shredding services on the cleanup days.

Why it matters

Proper disposal of hazardous household materials is crucial to protecting the local water supply and environment. These cleanup events provide a convenient way for residents to get rid of potentially polluting items in a safe and responsible manner.

The details

The S.T.O.P. program on April 11 and May 9 will accept a wide range of hazardous materials including paint, pesticides, batteries, and automotive fluids. The Homeowners Cleanup Days on April 25 and May 30 will collect non-hazardous items like appliances, electronics, and yard waste. Free paper shredding services will also be available on the cleanup days.

  • The S.T.O.P. program will be held on Saturday, April 11 and Saturday, May 9 from 9am - 4pm.
  • The Homeowners Cleanup Days will be held on Saturday, April 25 and Saturday, May 30 from 8:30am - 4pm.
  • The free paper shredding services will be available on April 25 and May 30 from 8:30am - 4pm.

The players

Town of Oyster Bay

The local government in Oyster Bay, New York that is hosting the hazardous waste and cleanup events.

Joseph Saladino

The Town Supervisor of Oyster Bay who emphasized the importance of proper disposal of hazardous materials to protect the local water supply.

Councilman Labriola

An Oyster Bay town council member who discussed the Homeowners Cleanup Day for disposing of large household items and yard waste.

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What they’re saying

“Improperly disposing of products such as waste oil, oven cleaner or paint thinner could contaminate your water supply. Anything poured on the ground or put into cesspools, storm drains, or recharge systems can work its way down to the aquifer or our waterways.”

— Joseph Saladino, Town Supervisor

“With the start of spring, many residents begin to clean out their yards and may have large amounts of yard waste and other non-hazardous debris to dispose. Residents can bring items such as used tires, fence posts, clean broken concrete or yard waste to our Homeowners Cleanup.”

— Councilman Labriola, Town Council Member

What’s next

Residents can find more information, including a full list of accepted materials, on the Town of Oyster Bay's website at www.oysterbaytown.com/cleanup or by calling (516) 677-5848.

The takeaway

These biannual hazardous waste and cleanup events provide a valuable service to Oyster Bay residents, allowing them to safely dispose of potentially harmful materials and large household items in an environmentally responsible manner.