Solid Waste Management
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. Don't forget:
The following items are recyclable:
Paper:
All of the following are recyclable:
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:
Three-day Holidays:
Trash and recyclables are generally picked up on Monday of a three-day holiday, at the same scheduled time. If you are unsure, call the Village Office (631-583-5940) 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 plastic bag waste. Please do your part: bring a reusable bag when you shop.
Eliminate Unnecessary Plastic Waste:
When ordering take-out in Ocean Beach, please tell the restaurant that you do not want plastic knifes, spoons, or forks if you don't need them, such as when you are taking your food home to eat. Plastic knifes, spoons, and forks are made of plastics that are very difficult to recycle and end up in landfills and the ocean. These types of waste take many years to breakdown.
We appreciate your cooperation!
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.
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. Don't forget:
- Recycled materials are collected on Sunday ONLY.
- Recycled materials put out on Wednesday will end up in the trash.
- WRAP containers are available in the village office for $25.
The following items are recyclable:
- Glass bottles and jars (no lids),
- tin and aluminum beverage and food cans,
- plastic bottles and containers with 1 or 2 in the recycling triangles.
- water,
- juice,
- detergent, and
- shampoo bottles/containers.
Paper:
All of the following are recyclable:
- 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 bundle on top of the WRAP can for pick-up.
- Do not place these items inside the WRAP recycling container.
- Garbage pick-ups are Wednesday & Sunday nights starting at 5:00 pm.
- Pick-up is done by Brownie Carting: (631)750-5325 or Carting@BrownieNY.com.
- All garbage must be in a plastic bag, in a garbage can with handles, and with a secure detachable lid.
- Containers are to be no bigger than 32-gallons and not to exceed 60 lbs.
- Maximum number of containers is three, and one bundle of cardboard or brush.
- Recyclables are collected on Sunday nights ONLY.
- Garbage violations are subject to fines per the village code.
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.
- 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, or
- Dumping on the ground.
Three-day Holidays:
Trash and recyclables are generally picked up on Monday of a three-day holiday, at the same scheduled time. If you are unsure, call the Village Office (631-583-5940) 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 plastic bag waste. Please do your part: bring a reusable bag when you shop.
Eliminate Unnecessary Plastic Waste:
When ordering take-out in Ocean Beach, please tell the restaurant that you do not want plastic knifes, spoons, or forks if you don't need them, such as when you are taking your food home to eat. Plastic knifes, spoons, and forks are made of plastics that are very difficult to recycle and end up in landfills and the ocean. These types of waste take many years to breakdown.
We appreciate your cooperation!
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 2024:
• June 5
• July 3
• July 17
• July 31
• August 14
• August 28
• September 11
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