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Urban Edge Properties, Owners and Operators of the Sunrise Mall announced today that they will partner with the AARP New York Chapter and Schneps Media to host a shredding event on Thursday, May 18.

The one-day event will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Mall’s south parking lot adjacent to Chase Bank right off Sunrise Highway. Drive up or walk up and have your personal documents shred on-site.

There will be a limit of three bags or small boxes per registered person. Staples and paper clips are ok to shred.

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Participants are expected to comply with COVID-19 safety precautions consistent with CDC, federal, state and local orders/regulations, and at a minimum to wear masks if unvaccinated and maintain social distance of 6 feet or more.

For more information and to register go to the Free Shred Events - Schneps Media link.

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Shredding Program

Hempstead Town offers secure document shredding services for residents. All Town of Hempstead residents, including those of incorporated villages within the township, are encouraged to utilize the scheduled confidential shredding programs. Your private documents will be safely shredded and disposed of for your convenience. 

  • Residents are limited to a maximum of five file boxes or five paper bags.
  • Witnessed shredding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. When shredding trucks reach maximum capacity, shredding must take place off-site.
  • No commercial or home businesses, schools, churches, or synagogues permitted.
  • No commercial vehicles are permitted.

Shredding Program Schedule

Shredding events are held along with E-Cycling events. Hours are from 8 am to 1 pm. For further information, please contact TOH.

2022

Sunday,  March 6th
Town Park Point Lookout
1300 Lido Boulevard, Point Lookout
Saturday,  April 9th
Newbridge Road Park
2600 Newbridge Road, South Bellmore 
Saturday, May 7th Oceanside Town Transfer Station
3737 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside
Saturday, August 6th Levittown Town Parking Field L2
Division Ave. off Hempstead Tpke. , Levittown
Sunday, September 18th North Woodmere Park
Branch Blvd., North Woodmere
Saturday, October 29th Hempstead Village Dept of Public Works 450 Milburn Ave., Hempstead

E-Cycling

All televisions, computers, computer components (including cables, cords, and wiring), monitors, tablets, e-readers, electronic keyboards, mice, fax machines, scanners, printers, VCRs, DVRs, DVD players, digital converter boxes, cable or satellite receivers, electronic and video game consoles and portable digital music players will be accepted for E-cycling. Cell phones are not accepted.

Arrange of Special Pick-Up

Residents served by the Town of Hempstead Department of Sanitation may arrange for a special pick-up of electronic waste at their residence by calling 516-378-8484.  All Town of Hempstead residents, including residents of incorporated villages within the township, are permitted to bring electronic waste to the Homeowner Disposal Area located at 1600 Merrick Road in Merrick. Residents can also contact the manufacturer to obtain information on how to recycle the equipment.

Program Schedule

E-cycling Collection events are listed below. Shredding services are also offered at these events. Hours are from 8 am to 1 pm. For further questions about E-cycling, please contact us.

DateLocation
2022

Sunday,  March 6th
Town Park Point Lookout
1300 Lido Boulevard, Point Lookout
Saturday,  April 9th
Newbridge Road Park
2600 Newbridge Road, South Bellmore
Saturday, May 7th
Oceanside Town Transfer Station
3737 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside
Saturday, August 6th
Levittown Town Parking Field L2
Division Ave, off Hempstead Tpke. , Levittown
Sunday, September 18th
North Woodmere Park
Branch Blvd., North Woodmere
Saturday, October 29th
Hempstead Village Dept of Public Works 450 Milburn Ave., Hempstead

Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P)

When bringing items, please follow these simple guidelines: Wrap leaking containers in newspaper and place them in a plastic bag or larger container. Make sure all caps and lids are tight. Place items securely in a box for transportation. Use newspaper or cardboard to keep items from tipping or hitting each other. Place chemicals that may react with each other in separate areas of the vehicle. Do not leave products in a hot, unventilated vehicle for an extended period of time. Do not smoke near chemical products. Wear rubber gloves when handling containers.

Sharp Items

Sharps (needles, syringes, and lancets) are not accepted at S.T.O.P. events. Information regarding the safe disposal of sharps can be found at the New York State Department of Health. Information about the safe disposal of unused medicines can be found at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and/or using the Drug Enforcement Administration's Controlled Substance Public Disposal search tool.

For questions about our S.T.O.P. Program, please contact TOH.

Mercury Recycling Program

Many old thermostats contain mercury. Now, you can bring your old thermostat to a S.T.O.P. event, keep mercury out of the waste stream and receive a $5 gift card to a local home center compliments of Covanta Energy. Limit of 5 offers per household, please.

S.T.O.P. Program Schedule

S.T.O.P. Program hours are from 8 am to 3 pm.

DateLocationAddress
2022

Saturday, March 12th
East Meadow
Eisenhower Park
Hempstead Tpke, Parking Field 3
Sunday, April 3rd
Long Beach City Hall Parking Lot
Centre Street, (Off Park Avenue)
Saturday, May 14th
South Bellmore
Newbridge Road Park
2600 Newbridge Road
Sunday, June 12th
Bay Park, East Rockaway
Bay Park
First Avenue, East Rockaway
Saturday, July 16th
Levittown
ToH Parking Field L2
Division Ave off Hempstead Tpke
Sunday, August 14th
Hempstead
Dept. of Public Works
450 Milburn Avenue
Saturday, September 24th
Valley Stream
Valley Stream State Park
Fletcher Avenue Entrance
Sunday, October 23rd
North Woodmere
North Woodmere Park
Branch Boulevard
Saturday, November 12th
Baldwin
Baldwin Park
3232 South Grand Avenue
Sunday, December 4th
East Meadow
Eisenhower Park
Hempstead Tpke, Parking Field 3

Items Accepted at S.T.O.P.

  • Aerosol cans
  • Ammonia
  • Antifreeze*
  • Asbestos (double bagged)
  • Batteries - Car
  • Batteries - Household
  • Bleach
  • Bug & Rodent Killers
  • Chemistry Sets
  • Degreasers
  • Disinfectants
  • Drain Cleaners
  • Fertilizers with Herbicides
  • Fire Extinguishers - One-Time Use
  • Flammable Liquids (fire starter, gasoline* and diesel fuel*) Fluorescent Lamps and CFLs in shatterproof containers including ballasts   
  • Kerosene*
  • Lacquers
  • Latex & Oil-Based Paints
  • Oven Cleaners
  • Paint Strippers
  • Paint Thinners & Brush Cleaners
  • Pesticides
  • Photography Chemicals
  • Polishes & Wood Preservatives
  • Propane Tanks - 20 lb.
  • Solvents
  • Spot Removers
  • Swimming Pool Chemicals
  • Telephone Books
  • Thermostats (containing mercury)
  • Tires (car - off rims)
  • Varnish
  • Waste Oil*
  • Weed Killers

* Limit 6 in 5-gallon containers only.

Items Not Accepted at S.T.O.P.

  • Ammunition
  • Electronic Recyclable Waste
  • Explosives
  • Fire Extinguishers - Commercial
  • Fireworks
  • Infectious or Medical Waste, Sharps
  • Medications
  • Oxygen Tanks
  • Propane Tanks - larger than 20 Pounds
  • Radioactive Materials
  • Unlabeled Materials