Frequently Asked Questions
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Municipal Works - Waste Management
No, the Town of Southampton uses a pay-per-bag program for resident self-haulers only. Residents bring all household garbage in designated “green bags” and their recyclables to any one of the four town-operated recycling centers. The fees for garbage disposal are included in the price of the green garbage bags.
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Municipal Works - Waste Management
Open 7-days per week
Closed Wednesday
Green Bags & Recyclables Only: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee-Based Disposal: Scale Closes at 3:30 p.m.
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Yes, the four transfer stations in Southampton Town are either closed or open on the following holidays: Waste Management Holiday Schedule
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Disposal of electronics is free of charge at the North Sea and Hampton Bays transfer stations. View recycling schedule fees.
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View the disposal fee schedule.Municipal Works - Waste Management
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Only household garbage should be placed in the green bags. All recyclables should be transported separately and placed in the appropriate location at the recycling center. Recyclables such as corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, cans, glass bottles and plastics #1 and #2 only are accepted at no cost to residents.
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Loose leaves brought in by residential self haulers are free all year. Brush is accepted at a small fee, depending on vehicle type. However, there are two “amnesty” periods when there is no charge for residential self-haulers. For more information, call 631-283-5210.
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Plastic shopping bags, drying cleaning plastic, and bubble wrap.Municipal Works - Waste Management
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Blocks can be discarded in green bags. Peanuts will be accepted at the UPS Store for recycling.Municipal Works - Waste Management
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Regular household batteries can go into the green bags. Rechargeable batteries are recyclable through vendors who sell them. Car batteries are recycled through service stations that sell them, or through Gershow Recycling in Medford.Municipal Works - Waste Management
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If a resident has a small engine with stale gasoline, it should be drained in an appropriate container and stored for STOP Day. The engine can be brought to North Sea or Hampton Bays to be disposed of in the metal bin.
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Latex and water-based paints are safe to put in the green bags. The paint should be left open and outside (or well-ventilated area) during dry weather. Once dry, it is easily discarded in the green bag.Municipal Works - Waste Management
For any additional questions, feel free to call the Division of Waste Management between 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 631-283-5210.