The History of the Glenwood-Glen Head Garbage District
On April 14, 1927 the Oyster Bay Town Board voted unanimously to create a Special District, the Glenwood-Glen Head Garbage District. At that time the Town of Oyster Bay did not provide sanitation or waste removal services for its residents. In the place of organized trash collection and disposal was a loosely knit patchwork of private carting companies through-out the Town. The residents of Glenwood Landing and Glen Head petitioned the Town Board to create a special district that would levy taxes and be responsible for the collection and disposal of garbage and rubbish in the unincorporated Hamlets of Glenwood Landing and Glen Head. The Town Board agreed to establish the District and create the framework for a Special District administered by Commissioners, responsible for the operation of the District.
In 1927 the Garbage District was smaller than it is today. The District at the time was comprised of Glenwood Landing and the Glen Head portion just east and west of the Long Island Railroad Oyster Bay line. There was an estimated 1500 residents and 500 homes. By comparison there are more than 8,000 residents and 3400 homes and businesses in the Garbage District.
On April 14, 1927 the Oyster Bay Town Board voted unanimously to create a Special District, the Glenwood-Glen Head Garbage District. At that time the Town of Oyster Bay did not provide sanitation or waste removal services for its residents. In the place of organized trash collection and disposal was a loosely knit patchwork of private carting companies through-out the Town. The residents of Glenwood Landing and Glen Head petitioned the Town Board to create a special district that would levy taxes and be responsible for the collection and disposal of garbage and rubbish in the unincorporated Hamlets of Glenwood Landing and Glen Head. The Town Board agreed to establish the District and create the framework for a Special District administered by Commissioners, responsible for the operation of the District.
In 1927 the Garbage District was smaller than it is today. The District at the time was comprised of Glenwood Landing and the Glen Head portion just east and west of the Long Island Railroad Oyster Bay line. There was an estimated 1500 residents and 500 homes. By comparison there are more than 8,000 residents and 3400 homes and businesses in the Garbage District.
Recycling
The Glenwood-Glen Head Garbage District provides a comprehensive curbside recycling program. If your regular pick up days fall on Monday, Wednesday and Friday your recyclables will be collected on Wednesday. If your regular pick up days fall on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, your recyclables will be collected on Thursday. Garbage, rubbish and yard waste should be placed at the curb no earlier than 5 p.m. the evening before your regularly scheduled removal day. If you have any questions you may contact the Garbage District or Meadow Carting directly for more information. Click on the links below for more specific recycling information.
Paper and Cardboard Recycling Metal, Glass and Plastic Recycling
The Glenwood-Glen Head Garbage District provides a comprehensive curbside recycling program. If your regular pick up days fall on Monday, Wednesday and Friday your recyclables will be collected on Wednesday. If your regular pick up days fall on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, your recyclables will be collected on Thursday. Garbage, rubbish and yard waste should be placed at the curb no earlier than 5 p.m. the evening before your regularly scheduled removal day. If you have any questions you may contact the Garbage District or Meadow Carting directly for more information. Click on the links below for more specific recycling information.
Paper and Cardboard Recycling Metal, Glass and Plastic Recycling
Garbage
Garbage is the waste generated from the normal day to day operations of the household and kitchen. This includes all food waste, fish, meats and vegetables, paper packages, etc. Garbage is collected three times a week. Garbage shall be stored in closed leak proof metallic or plastic cans and placed at the curb for collection. No collection will be made inside the house or garage. A maximum of three, thirty-two gallon cans or the equivalent will be collected each collection day.
Garbage is the waste generated from the normal day to day operations of the household and kitchen. This includes all food waste, fish, meats and vegetables, paper packages, etc. Garbage is collected three times a week. Garbage shall be stored in closed leak proof metallic or plastic cans and placed at the curb for collection. No collection will be made inside the house or garage. A maximum of three, thirty-two gallon cans or the equivalent will be collected each collection day.
Rubbish
Rubbish includes materials from the clean up of a closet, garage or attic and other similar items. Rubbish will be collected from the curb on the same days as your regular garbage collection. Rubbish should be placed in closed containers or tied when possible. Two, thirty-two gallon cans or the equivalent, weighing no more than fifty pounds per can of rubbish will be collected each collection day.
Rubbish includes materials from the clean up of a closet, garage or attic and other similar items. Rubbish will be collected from the curb on the same days as your regular garbage collection. Rubbish should be placed in closed containers or tied when possible. Two, thirty-two gallon cans or the equivalent, weighing no more than fifty pounds per can of rubbish will be collected each collection day.
Yard Waste
Yard waste includes grass, leaves, hedge clippings and tree limbs. Hedge clippings and tree limbs no larger than three inches x four feet long should be tied securely into bundles. Grass and leaves should be placed in bags when possible. All yard waste should be separated from regular garbage and weigh no more than fifty pounds per bag or bundle. Items such as leaves and grass clippings are limited to no more than three thirty two gallon cans or the equivalent, up to fifty pounds per container. Because Monday and Tuesday are often the busiest collection days, we kindly ask that you place your yard waste out for collection beginning on Wednesdays or Thursdays depending on which days your garbage normally gets collected. In November of each year, a special leaf collection program collects and composts our leaves rather than bringing them to a land-fill. This program saves space in the landfill and is beneficial to our environment.
Yard waste includes grass, leaves, hedge clippings and tree limbs. Hedge clippings and tree limbs no larger than three inches x four feet long should be tied securely into bundles. Grass and leaves should be placed in bags when possible. All yard waste should be separated from regular garbage and weigh no more than fifty pounds per bag or bundle. Items such as leaves and grass clippings are limited to no more than three thirty two gallon cans or the equivalent, up to fifty pounds per container. Because Monday and Tuesday are often the busiest collection days, we kindly ask that you place your yard waste out for collection beginning on Wednesdays or Thursdays depending on which days your garbage normally gets collected. In November of each year, a special leaf collection program collects and composts our leaves rather than bringing them to a land-fill. This program saves space in the landfill and is beneficial to our environment.
Paint
Latex paint needs to be left open until it is totally dried out and in a solid state for it to be disposed of properly. It can also be brought to one of the Town’s S.T.O.P. Collection Days which can be found on the Town of Oyster Bay’s website or calendar.
No latex paint in liquid form should be put out at the curb for pick up. In the process of the garbage being crushed, and the paint can along with it, by the truck’s compacting blade, the probability is high that the paint will seep out of the truck and drip onto the street as the truck continues on its route.
Oil paint must be taken to the Town of Oyster Bay’s S.T.O.P. Collection Days for proper disposal. Check here for STOP Program dates and locations.
Latex paint needs to be left open until it is totally dried out and in a solid state for it to be disposed of properly. It can also be brought to one of the Town’s S.T.O.P. Collection Days which can be found on the Town of Oyster Bay’s website or calendar.
No latex paint in liquid form should be put out at the curb for pick up. In the process of the garbage being crushed, and the paint can along with it, by the truck’s compacting blade, the probability is high that the paint will seep out of the truck and drip onto the street as the truck continues on its route.
Oil paint must be taken to the Town of Oyster Bay’s S.T.O.P. Collection Days for proper disposal. Check here for STOP Program dates and locations.