RECYCLING
As our population grows worldwide, we must contend with ever increasing amounts of waste. Recycling as much waste as possible is crucial to every community, not just to Ocean Beach.. VOBEC continues to educate homeowners and guests alike about the Village's recycling efforts. We enthusiastically encourage participation. Click here to see recycling rules Plastic/Glass/Tin/Aluminum: Glass bottles and jars (no lids), tin and aluminum beverage and food cans and plastic bottles and containers with recycling diamonds 1 and 2 (). Examples of these include water, juice, detergent, and shampoo bottles/containers. These items must be placed directly into your WRAP container. lips place into a plastic bag - they will not be recycled if you do! Paper: White and colored paper, mail and envelopes (any color), paper bags, telephone books, Post-Its, etc. Tie items (use string, not tape) in separate bundles or place in a brown paper bag or box. If using a paper bag or box, be sure to tie these closed with string to prevent them from falling out when they are picked up by the garage contractor. Place on bundle on top of the WRAP can for pick-up. Do not place these items inside the WRAP recycling container. WRAP containers are available in the village office for $25. Don't forget: Recycled materials are collected only on Sunday. Recycled materials put out on Wednesday will end up in the trash. For 3-day holidays: Trash and recyclables are generally picked up on Monday at the same scheduled time. If you are unsure, call the Village Office (583-5940) for the most current information.
Plastic/Glass/Tin/Aluminum: Plastic bottles for soda, water, juice, detergent, shampoo, glass bottles and jars, tin and aluminum beverage and food cans, etc.
Paper: Ocean beach recycles white and colored paper, mail and envelopes (any color), paper bags, telephone books, Post-Its, etc. Tie items in separate bundles or place in a brown paper bag or box. Place on top of the WRAP can for pick-up. Do not place these items inside the WRAP recycling container. WRAP containers are available in the village office for $10.
Don't forget: Recycled materials are collected only on Sunday. Recycled materials put out on Wednesday will end up in the trash.
For 3-day holidays: Trash and recyclables are generally picked up on Monday at the same scheduled time. If you are unsure, call the Village Office (583-5940) for the most current information.
Bag law: Effective January 1, 2018, businesses in Suffolk County are required to charge 5¢ for any single-use bag. This legislation was enacted in an effort to reduce waste. Do your part, bring a reusable bag. Help Eliminate Unnecessary Plastic Waste: When ordering take-out in Ocean Beach, please tell the restaurant that you do not need plastic knifes, spoons, or forks especially if you are simply taking your food home to eat. Plastic knifes, spoons, and forks are made of plastics that are very difficult to recycled and end up in landfills. These types of wastes take years to breakdown.
Garbage Rules: Garbage pick-ups are Wednesday & Sunday nights starting at 5:00 pm
Picked up by Brownie Carting: (631)750-5325 or Carting@BrownieNY.com.
All garbage must be in a plastic bag, in a can with handles and with a secure detachable lid. Containers no bigger than 32 gallon pails & not to exceed 60 lbs. Garbage violations are subject to fines per village code. We appreciate your cooperation.
Recyclables are collected on Sunday nights - solid waste consisting of newspapers, corrugated boxes, plastic soda and milk containers, glass bottles and jars and metal food and beverage cans. WRAP PAILS are available at the village office for $25.
Garbage in a plastic bag should never be put out for pickup by the garbage contractor. By code , all garbage must be in a plastic bag and then placed into a garbage pail with handles and secured with a detachable lid. containing garbage onto the street. This requirement helps to minimize the potential that your garbage becomes fodder for deer. Garbage violations are subject to fines per village code.
Containers should be no bigger than 32-gallon pails, and the total weight of the container must not exceed 60 lbs. Garbage violations are subject to fines per village code. Each residence or apartment are entitled to the collection of a total of three, 32-gallon pails and one bundle of cardboard or brush. In the event that more than three such pails and one such bundle are put out for collection, the Village has the right to charge for additional pails or bundles.
Household Hazardous Waste: Household hazardous wastes (HHW) are materials found in your home that would be regulated as hazardous waste if they were generated outside of a household. These wastes can be flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive and can be dangerous if handled improperly. Examples of household hazardous wastes include oil-based paints, pool supplies, automotive fluids, home hobby chemicals, and compact florescent light bulbs. Ways to reduce the HHW you generate can be found on the USEPA Household Hazardous Waste website.
When these wastes are generated in a household, they are exempt from State and federal hazardous waste regulations. That being said, it is best if they are kept out of your regular garbage. In New York City, residents can bring their household hazardous waste to authorized HHW collection facilities (for locations use the following link - list of permitted household hazardous waste facilities) or to a HHW collection event hosted by counties and municipalities. Several HHHW collection facilities are located on Long Island and residents can bring their waste to these locations.
Handle household hazardous waste carefully to avoid injury to people and animals or damage to the environment.
VOBEC is a mayor-appointed commission whose purpose is to preserve and improve the quality of the natural and man-made environment within the Village in the face of population growth, urbanization, and technological change and their subsequent demands on natural resources. These areas of focus reflect this mission of maintaining and improving the quality of our life experience and our efforts to foster unified action on environmental problems.
Plastic/Glass/Tin/Aluminum: Plastic bottles for soda, water, juice, detergent, shampoo, glass bottles and jars, tin and aluminum beverage and food cans, etc.
Paper: Ocean beach recycles white and colored paper, mail and envelopes (any color), paper bags, telephone books, Post-Its, etc. Tie items in separate bundles or place in a brown paper bag or box. Place on top of the WRAP can for pick-up. Do not place these items inside the WRAP recycling container. WRAP containers are available in the village office for $10.
Don't forget: Recycled materials are collected only on Sunday. Recycled materials put out on Wednesday will end up in the trash.
For 3-day holidays: Trash and recyclables are generally picked up on Monday at the same scheduled time. If you are unsure, call the Village Office (583-5940) for the most current information.
Bag law: Effective January 1, 2018, businesses in Suffolk County are required to charge 5¢ for any single-use bag. This legislation was enacted in an effort to reduce waste. Do your part, bring a reusable bag. Help Eliminate Unnecessary Plastic Waste: When ordering take-out in Ocean Beach, please tell the restaurant that you do not need plastic knifes, spoons, or forks especially if you are simply taking your food home to eat. Plastic knifes, spoons, and forks are made of plastics that are very difficult to recycled and end up in landfills. These types of wastes take years to breakdown.
Garbage Rules: Garbage pick-ups are Wednesday & Sunday nights starting at 5:00 pm
Picked up by Brownie Carting: (631)750-5325 or Carting@BrownieNY.com.
All garbage must be in a plastic bag, in a can with handles and with a secure detachable lid. Containers no bigger than 32 gallon pails & not to exceed 60 lbs. Garbage violations are subject to fines per village code. We appreciate your cooperation.
Recyclables are collected on Sunday nights - solid waste consisting of newspapers, corrugated boxes, plastic soda and milk containers, glass bottles and jars and metal food and beverage cans. WRAP PAILS are available at the village office for $25.
Garbage in a plastic bag should never be put out for pickup by the garbage contractor. By code , all garbage must be in a plastic bag and then placed into a garbage pail with handles and secured with a detachable lid. containing garbage onto the street. This requirement helps to minimize the potential that your garbage becomes fodder for deer. Garbage violations are subject to fines per village code.
Containers should be no bigger than 32-gallon pails, and the total weight of the container must not exceed 60 lbs. Garbage violations are subject to fines per village code. Each residence or apartment are entitled to the collection of a total of three, 32-gallon pails and one bundle of cardboard or brush. In the event that more than three such pails and one such bundle are put out for collection, the Village has the right to charge for additional pails or bundles.
Household Hazardous Waste: Household hazardous wastes (HHW) are materials found in your home that would be regulated as hazardous waste if they were generated outside of a household. These wastes can be flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive and can be dangerous if handled improperly. Examples of household hazardous wastes include oil-based paints, pool supplies, automotive fluids, home hobby chemicals, and compact florescent light bulbs. Ways to reduce the HHW you generate can be found on the USEPA Household Hazardous Waste website.
When these wastes are generated in a household, they are exempt from State and federal hazardous waste regulations. That being said, it is best if they are kept out of your regular garbage. In New York City, residents can bring their household hazardous waste to authorized HHW collection facilities (for locations use the following link - list of permitted household hazardous waste facilities) or to a HHW collection event hosted by counties and municipalities. Several HHHW collection facilities are located on Long Island and residents can bring their waste to these locations.
Handle household hazardous waste carefully to avoid injury to people and animals or damage to the environment.
- Store HHW in their original containers with the labels intact
- Keep them out of the reach of children and pets
- Keep them away from heat
- Save unneeded items to take to HHW collection site or dispose of them during a HHW event sponsored by your municipality
- Pouring it down the drain
- Placing it in your recycling bin
- Dumping on the ground
VOBEC is a mayor-appointed commission whose purpose is to preserve and improve the quality of the natural and man-made environment within the Village in the face of population growth, urbanization, and technological change and their subsequent demands on natural resources. These areas of focus reflect this mission of maintaining and improving the quality of our life experience and our efforts to foster unified action on environmental problems.
Bulk Pick-up: Wednesdays in 2023:
• June 7
• July 5
• July 19
• August 2
• August 16
• August 30
• September 13
Two Items per Property, per Pick-up: NO mattresses. NO Large Appliances (ie: NO Refrigerators, Ranges, Washers, Dryers, etc.) NO Construction or Landscaping Debris. Must Notify Village Office by the Tuesday Immediately before a Pickup Day, NO LATER THAN 3PM (No Exceptions) to provide address and identify items. Items Must be Placed at Curbside after 3PM on Tuesday for Wednesday Pickup. ***THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE