Dear Resident,
The
following information is the current policy of the Incorporated Village
of Patchogue regarding refuse pick-up.
Regular
Refuse & Yard Waste
Currently,
sanitation pick-up for household garbage is two (2) times per week.
Garbage cans must have close fitting, (water tight), covers and
durable handles. Compliance
is mandatory.
Recycle
cans and newspapers are to be brought curbside on alternate Wednesdays for
pick-up. See distributed calendar for your individual pickup schedule. Also, two (2) bulk items can be placed at the
curbside, i.e. couch/chair/mattress, etc.
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Newspapers and cardboard must be securely bundled or tied, but not placed
in plastic bags.
All
other refuse is
handled in the following manner:
White
Goods:
stoves, washers, etc. are picked-up on Wednesdays by appointment only.
These items are to be placed curbside on the Tuesday
night, prior to the scheduled appointment.
Appointments can be made by calling 475 - 2585.
Branches
six (6) inches in diameter or less, cut into three (3) foot lengths,
bundled and brought curbside will be picked-up on alternate weeks
beginning January 12, 2004.
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Larger branches will be picked-up by appointment only and are to
be brought curbside. Appointments
can be made by calling 475 - 2585.
Rubbish
and bulk items can be brought to our Recycle Center/D.P.W. Yard,
located at 216 Waverly Avenue - across from US 1 Auto Parts, on Saturdays
& Sundays from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This service is for Village Residents Only.
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Construction material and hazardous waste are not accepted by the
Village and must be taken to the Brookhaven Town Landfill.
Fees
for the Recycle Center are:
Cars..............................$2.00
Vans,
SUV’s,
Station Wagons........$10.00
Trucks,
3/4 ton or
under & trailers........$15.00
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