2016 TOWN OF BABYLON RECYCLING CALENDAR
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2016 TOWN OF BABYLON RECYCLING CALENDAR
2016 TOWN OF BABYLON RECYCLING CALENDAR WORKING TOGETHER TO SEE TOP OF KEEP BABYLON CLEAN SEPTEMBER FOR INFORMATION Visit www.enconbabylon.com for all updates, questions and information about recycling and garbage pickup. IMPORTANT REMINDERS FROM THE TOWN OF BABYLON: - To report a concern, dial 311 - To contact a specific Department, call (631) 957-3000 - Like the Town of Babylon on Facebook for Town news and events www.townofbabylon.com A Message from Supervisor Rich Schaffer Babylon Town Board 2016 Everything that you need to know about garbage, yard waste and recyclable pickup is inside of this calendar. See the months of March and August for complete pickup information. Make sure to take advantage of our S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) Days on April 9th and October 8th so that household hazardous wastes are safely disposed of. For more information about S.T.O.P. Days, please see the month of April. Please note that due to new regulations from New York State, EnCon, our contracted recycling company, will no longer be able to pick up e-waste at the curb. Review the top of the March page for information about how to now properly dispose of your e-waste January Tax Information Dear Resident: On behalf of my colleagues on the Town Board, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year and thank you for doing your part to help Babylon maintain our fantastic reputation as an environmental leader on Long Island. What’s Inside February Black History Month/ Yard Waste Information March Recycling Information April Councilman, Deputy Supervisor Antonio Martinez 957-4472 Councilman Tom Donnelly 957-3081 S.T.O.P. Day Information/ Town Clerk May Parks & Recreation News June Human Services/ Senior Centers July History Museum/B.A.A.R.C./ Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride Councilwoman Jacqueline A. Gordon 957-3127 Councilman Lindsay P. Henry 957-4482 August General Collection Information September Beautification Program October Inside you will also find important information about Town of Babylon services and programs, as well as exciting news from our community. Make sure to take a look and see what is available to you as a resident. Hispanic Heritage Celebration/ Surf Fishing Cup I thank you for doing your part to help protect Babylon’s environment. Have a great 2016! Babylon Veterans/ Run for Warriors Sincerely, November Carol Quirk Town Clerk 957-4292 Corinne DiSomma Receiver of Taxes 957-3004 Like us on Facebook for Town news and events December Happy Holidays www.townofbabylon.com Your Roads Dedicated roads in the unincorporated hamlets of the Town of Babylon are maintained by the Department of Public Works (DPW). For assistance with Town roads, please call 311. There are also several state and county roads within the Town of Babylon. If you experience problems with state or county roads, you may contact the proper authority for assistance. The following roads are State roads: Deer Park Avenue (north of Southern State Parkway) Conklin Avenue (from Route 110 to Nassau County) Sunrise Highway Montauk Highway Route 109 Route 110 Route 231 Please contact N.Y. S. Department of Transportation at 420-4270 for assistance with these roads. Spring and Fall Cleanup Days and S.T.O.P. Collection Days The Town of Babylon will hold a free Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 9th, rain or shine, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Residential Recycling Center located on Field Street in West Babylon. The Fall Cleanup Day will be held on Saturday, October 8th, rain or shine, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Residential Recycling Center. Spring and Fall Cleanup Days are also designated S.T.O.P. Collection Days from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. See the month of April for more information about the S.T.O.P. Program. For the Spring and Fall cleanup days, residents are permitted unlimited free trips with an automobile and one free trip with pickups, vans or trailers (4 feet by 8 feet). These cleanup days are free of charge. Any vehicle larger than a van or pickup truck will not be permitted. No commercial waste is accepted. Acceptable items include furniture, white goods (such as stoves and dishwashers) and wood products such as fencing, paneling and brush. Unacceptable items include car and boat parts, or demolition debris. Wood items must be cut into 4 foot lengths. For information on the type of items that will be accepted at the Residential Recycling Center, call 249-9346 or 249-9347. The following are Suffolk County roads: Great Neck Road Oak Street Wellwood Avenue Straight Path Bay Shore Road Commack Road Deer Park Avenue (south of Southern State Parkway) Please assist the Town in the clearing of snow and ice from your street by removing all vehicles from the curb prior to the start of any snowstorm. Please contact Suffolk County Department of Public Works at 852-4010 for assistance with these roads. 2016 Town Board Meeting Schedule January 6th January 27th February 10th February 24th 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM March 9th March 23rd April 6th April 20th 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 7:00 PM May 4th May 18th June 8th July 6th 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 10:00 AM All meetings on Wednesdays unless noted. August 3rd August 31st September 28th October 19th 10:00 AM 3:30 PM 7:00 PM 3:30 PM November 10th** November 23rd December 7th December 21st 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM ** Thursday meeting www.townofbabylon.com ** Thursday Meeting Tax Exemption Information From Corinne DiSomma, Receiver of Taxes There are special requirements for all exemptions. Please call the Department of Assessment at 957-3014 for details. Senior Citizen Exemption: For town, county and school taxes Annual income not to exceed $37,400 total gross for 2015 65 years of age or older by 12/31/16 STAR: For school taxes Residents who own and live in their own home Annual Income not to exceed $500,000 adjusted gross for 2014 Enhanced STAR: For school taxes Annual income not to exceed $84,550 adjusted gross for 2014 65 years of age or older by 12/31/16 Other Exemptions: Veterans Disabled First Time Homebuyer Save time - Pay online! Corinne DiSomma, Receiver of Taxes, recently announced that Town of Babylon residents can now pay their property taxes online via MuniTrax by visiting www.townofbabylon.com. This new service allows residents to pay their taxes online in an efficient and safe manner. With MuniTrax, taxpayers can easily view and pay their tax statement upon registration. MuniTrax accepts e-checks and all major credit cards. Partial payments are not accepted. Firefighters Gold Star Parents Capital Improvements Tax Receiver Corinne DiSomma assists a taxpayer with information on his tax bill. Where do your real property tax dollars go? Residents who would like to pay online via MuniTrax can follow these steps: 1. Visit the payment website at https://babylonny.munitrax.com. 2. Each visitor will register and be given access to two parcels. If you own more than two parcels, click on “Support” and provide necessary information for approval to access additional properties. Registration is only required once. 3. If you have any questions while using the MuniTrax website, please click on “Support” for assistance. 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The celebration also marked the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of the Association for the Study of African American Life & History, which was founded in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Visit the Town of Babylon website for information on this year’s celebration. Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature DuWayne Gregory (center) is pictured on the left being honored by Supervisor Schaffer and New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre at the 2015 ceremony 5 4 3 2 1 When is your yard waste collected? In order to increase efficiency and improve safety yard waste is collected according to Yard Waste Zones (YWZ). Please keep yard waste separated from regular garbage. Yard Waste Zones are broken down by region. If your home is located . . . YWZ 1 - South of Montauk Highway - Monday pickup YWZ 2 - Between Montauk Highway and Sunrise Highway - Tuesday pickup YWZ 3 - Between Sunrise Highway and Southern State Parkway - Wednesday pickup YWZ 4 - Between Southern State Parkway and Long Island Avenue - Thursday pickup YWZ 15 - North of Long Island Avenue or North of LIRR Tracks - Friday pickup For more details on yard waste pickup, please see the March page. www.townofbabylon.com February 2016 !"#$%&'' !"#$%&#$'(()* !"#$%&'()% ()#$%& ''' (23456'789:;< 1111 ,+$#+!$%& *"+!$%& > '*;GH456'789:;<' = A Due to,'*-% a change in New York State regulations, E-waste 06% & +$)% .'/0)% /#$)-12)% $'/% 3))4% #$'45)-% electronics can no longer be collected curbside. Residents increase efficiency and improve safety. 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RECYCLING INFORMATION White Goods ENCON will pick up white goods on Wednesdays; however, you must call ahead to reserve pickup. Contact ENCON at 491-3200, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a representative will give you the date your white goods will be picked up. You need to call by Friday for pickup the next Wednesday. Please put the item at the curb in front of your house. For safety’s sake, please remove all doors from refrigerators and freezers. White Goods Are: Residential Refrigerators Metal Desks Washers and Dryers Metal Cabinets Dishwashers Compactors Stoves/Microwaves Metal Dehumidifiers Water Heaters Cut Up Oil Tanks Air Conditioners (no Aluminum Sheds central units) Bathtubs (not cast iron) (Bundled, tied, under 4’ and 50 lbs. or less) Yard Waste Yard waste is collected separately from garbage by Yard Waste Zone (YWZ) 12 months of the year. Visit www. enconbabylon.com or call 491-3200 to find out your YWZ. See the top of February for a map. • Yard waste cannot be mixed with garbage. • Do not use cardboard boxes for yard waste. • Only 10 yard waste items may be put out per week • Bags of grass and leaves must be under 50 lbs. • Disposal regulations for tree debris (tree branches less than 4” in diameter) require that trimmings must be bundled, securely tied, under 4 feet long and under 50 lbs. • If collected on the same day, Please make sure to separate yard waste from regular garbage by placing yard waste on one side of your driveway and regular garbage on the other side. • Dirt, sod and rocks cannot be collected. PLEASE NOTE: Yard waste will not be picked up on holidays and will be picked up on the next week on your scheduled day. REMEMBER Excessive amounts of material could result in fines and cleanup costs. Put ONLY the material to be collected at the curb. DO NOT put material out prior to 1:00 P.M. the day before the specific collection. Residential Recycling Center The Residential Recycling Center, located on Field Street off Edison Avenue in West Babylon, is open for drop-off of recyclable materials weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you have any questions concerning the Residential Recycling Center, please call 249-9346 or 249-9347. Acceptable Items for drop-off at the Residential Recycling Center Plastics/Glass Junk Mail Waste Oil Oil filters Car Batteries Metal/Aluminum Cans Computer paper Polystyrene Telephone books Newspapers Rocks Cardboard Bricks Concrete (Small pieces) Household Batteries 4 tires with or without rims E-Waste/Electronics* Propane Tanks Bicycles (for Adopt-A-Bike program) Used clothing E-Waste/Electronics Due to new regulations by New York State, e-waste and electronics will no longer be collected at curbside. This includes but is not limited to: Computers and accessories Cathode ray tubes Personal music players Televisions VCRs/DVD players Tablets To properly dispose of e-waste, residents may either return the item to the place of purchase, drop them off at the Residential Recycling Center (see above and back cover) or call 249-9346 to schedule a pickup. Residents may also utilize reimbersment programs offered by companies such as Amazon and Gazelle. Like us on Facebook for Town news and events Glass/Cans/Plastic Pickup When this symbol appears on your Recycling Calendar, ENCON will pick up glass, metal cans and plastics from your curbside in your blue recycling bin or clear plastic bags. ENCON cannot collect recycling material from any other type of receptacle. Aluminum & Metal Cans: Please rinse cans. The labels may remain in place. Glass Jars and Bottles: Please rinse jars and bottles. Labels may be left on. Remove caps, lids and wire rings. Do not break glass or put plate glass, drinking glasses, light bulbs or window panes in the bin. Plastic Bottles: Please rinse plastic bottles and remove caps and pumps. To fit more containers in your recycling bin, flatten them. Newspaper, Phone Book, Magazine and Cardboard Box Pickup When this symbol appears on your Recycling Calendar, ENCON will pick up properly wrapped newspapers from your curbside. Wrap newspapers in twine or put them into paper bags. Do not use plastic bags for holding newspapers. Magazines, junk mail, cardboard boxes and telephone books will be picked up along with newspapers. These items should be bundled and tied. Please put out newspapers regardless of the weather. Do not use recycling can or garbage pails to put your newspapers out. www.townofbabylon.com can no longer be collected curbside. Residents can return the item to the place of purchase, drop it off at the Recycling Center, or call 249-9346 to schedule a pick-up. (see top of March for more information) March 2016 !"#$%&'' ()#$%& !"#$%&#$'(()* *"+!$%& '' !"#$%&'()% You can protect our drinking water by disposing of used motor oil and gasoline properly. If you have used motor oil or oil filters, you may dispose of them by bringing them to your local service station, auto parts store, or the Residential Recycling Center on Field Street in West Babylon. 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Yard Waste can return the item to the place of purchase, drop it off at will be picked up byorZone - see the top of the February the Recycling Center, call 249-9346 to schedule a pickPage to locate your Yard Waste Zone (YWZ). up. (See top of March for more information) *?:>=345'6789:;' &,P O7 DO YWZ = Yard Waste Zone For information on Yard Waste Pick-up, see top of February Page +4=G<> &,P %O &,P %@ &,P %D &,P %A 6K<4=<'L7=7G'<2812Z4Z5K12F81U'Y1>'4KK':;34G<=['\:<=G712='423' 81U;K472G='4Z1:G'51:>'><858K72I'423'I4>Z4I<';789C:; Printed on recycled paper S.T.O.P. Stop Throwing Out Pollutants The Town Clerk’s Office is Here to Help! The Town of Babylon is holding Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.) collection days along with the Spring and Fall Cleanup Days. This program allows residents to bring household hazardous wastes to the Town of Babylon Residential Recycling Center for safe disposal. Participation in this program is vital to insure safe drinking water and a healthier environment for the future. Please label all material. The following are examples of household hazardous wastes accepted by the Town: • Acids • Aerosol cans • Antifreeze • Automotive fluids/care products • Bug and rodent killers • Cleaning products • Driveway sealer • Fluorescent bulbs • Freon canisters • Full propane cylinders • Gasoline • Granular fertilizer containing insecticide • Household batteries • Latex and oil paints and stains • Liquid chlorine • Mercury containing products • Pesticides/insecticides • Powdered chlorine • Thinners and reducers. S.T.O.P. Collection Days Saturday, April 9, 2016 Saturday, October 8, 2016 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Town of Babylon Residential Recycling Center 57 Field Street West Babylon, N.Y. 11704 Proof of residency is required. The following products will not be accepted under the S.T.O.P. Program: • Asbestos • Smoke detectors • Radioactive waste • Medical waste • Ammunition • Explosives • Construction and demolition debris • Unsorted solid waste • Nonhazardous recyclable materials • Unlabeled materials. For further information or questions regarding acceptable or unacceptable household waste materials, please call the Town of Babylon Residential Recycling Center at (631) 249-9347. For information on proper disposal of the unacceptable items, please contact the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation at (631) 444-0240. ** Automobile batteries, empty propane tanks, and used motor oil may be brought to the Town of Babylon Recycling Center during normal business hours. ** Latex (water-based) paints or oil based paints may be double-bagged and thrown out with your regular garbage. Looking for a birth certificate? Need a marriage license? Town Clerk Carol Quirk and her staff are here to help our residents with important Town documents and applications. The Town Clerk’s Office also offers free ID cards to seniors, which include medical information and contact numbers to use during emergency situations. Hunting and fishing licenses are available during designated hours. For hours and additional information, please call (631) 957-4292. Street Sweeping Program Information You may have noticed some numbers in shaded circles on the recycling calendar. The circled numbers correspond to Sweep Zones in the Town’s Street Sweeping Program. The Town’s Street Sweeping Program will commence in April. Before the program begins you will receive written notification in the mail indicating what sweep zone you live in. 1 This year, each zone will be swept four times between the months of April and October. In the event of inclement weather, Fridays during the months of April through October (excluding July) will be used for makeup days. Please remember to remove obstacles from the street on your scheduled sweeping days. Make sure to move automobiles, basketball hoops and other obstacles from the curb line so that our sweepers can be as thorough as possible. www.townofbabylon.com April 2016 !"#$%&'' !"#$%&#$'(()* *"+!$%& ,+$#+!$%& *-".!$%& /.0$%& ' ' !"#$%&'()% The Town of Babylon will hold '%!;>72@'AB<42:;'$45'423'4' !C*C)C6C' $45' 12' !4D:>345E' %;>7B' FD?' G>1H' I' 4CHC' D1' JKLM' ;CHC, rain or shine, at the Residential Recycling Center on Field Street in West Babylon. See the beginning 6(% 0$)% #'2)4-'*% (6*% (1*0$)*% information. ()#$%& Due to ,'*-% a change in New York State$'/% regulations, E-waste & +$)% .'/0)% /#$)-12)% 3))4% #$'45)-% 06% electronics can no longer be collected curbside. Residents increase efficiency and improve safety. Yard Waste can return the item to the place of purchase, drop it off at will be picked up by Zone - see the top of the February the Recycling Center, or call 249-9346 to schedule a pickPage totop locate your for Yard Waste Zone (YWZ). up. 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Saturday, March 19th - Eggstravaganza Wednesday, May 11th - Recreation Passes on sale at Phelps Lane at 10:00 AM. Saturday, June 25th - Beaches and pools officially open full time. Kayak the Great South Bay Last year, the Town of Babylon unveiled brand new signage at six locations to mark kayak launch sites. These signs also contain important safety reminders and tips. With gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean and Great South Bay, our area provides the perfect opportunity for those interested in kayaking to grab a paddle and explore! Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced kayaker, there’s a trail for you to follow. For more information on kayaking, visit www.townofbabylon.com. Saturday, August 20th - Beach Blast at Overlook Beach. Saturday, October 1st - Fall Festival Friday, December 2nd - Tree Lighting at Town Hall For more information on these events, please call (631) 893-2100. Enjoy Live Music at the 2016 Free Summer Concert Series Join the Town of Babylon for the 2016 Summer Concert Series! In past years, we have hosted celebrated acts such as Big Shot, Billy Ocean, David Cassidy and Phil Vassar. Admission to all summer concerts is free and, as always, we will be hosting a wide variety of performers so make sure to check out our lineup in a few months on our website or in our 2016 Parks Directory. Like us on Facebook for Town news and events www.townofbabylon.com May 2016 !"#$%&'' !"#$%&#$'(()* G' !"#$%&'()% Due to the holiday on May 30th (as indicated by%0$)% shaded area), '@?<><'A7BB'C<' #)'D4>C4D<'1>'54>3'A4=@<' ;789E:;F' Regular Monday and Tuesday garbage pickup will shift one day later. On June 2nd or 3rd, your 36002)/% '4-% #'4/% 8"22% 3)% picked up on the same day as your scheduled garbage pickup. ()#$%& Ex. Number in shaded circle indicates Sweep Zone to be swept on that day. See top of April for more info. 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The Town of Babylon is home to four celebrated senior centers that provide recreational, cultural, advisory, and health programs to our seniors, in addition to numerous fun activities and trips. These centers help our senior residents maintain active lives in the company of friends, both new and old, while providing them with vital services that they may not be able to get anywhere else. North Amityville Senior Center 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville, NY 11701 (631) 789-3309 Spangle Drive Senior Center 438 Spangle Drive, North Babylon, NY 11703 (631) 422-7610 Councilman Tom Donnelly Chairman, Human Services Useful Numbers Human Services Department - 631-464-4340 Beacon Family Wellness Center - 631-422-7676 or 631-789-3700 Councilman Donnelly’s Office - 631-957-3081 Senior Citizens - 631-464-4340, ext. 200 Services for the Disabled - 631-893-1050 Youth Bureau - 631-422- 7660 Donate to the Town Food Pantry The Town of Babylon Food Pantry is in need of donations! Drop off a nonperishable food item to any of the below locations: Dept. of Human Services 1 Commerce Blvd., Amityville, NY 11701 Town Council Office 200 East Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst, NY 11757 Tanner Park Senior Center Senior Citizen #2, Tanner Park, Copiague, NY 11726 (631) 842-7773 Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center 28 Wyandanch Ave, Wyandanch, NY 11798 (631) 491-4889 Like us on Facebook for Town news and events Old Town Hall 47 West Main St. - Suite 3, Babylon NY 11702 www.townofbabylon.com June 2016 !"#$%&'' ()#$%& Due to,'*-% a change in New York State regulations, E-waste 06% & +$)% .'/0)% /#$)-12)% $'/% 3))4% #$'45)-% electronics can no longer be collected curbside. Residents increase efficiency and improve safety. Yard Waste can return the item to the place of purchase, drop it off at will be picked up by Zone - see the top of the February the Recycling Center, or call 249-9346 to schedule a pickPage to top locate your Yard Waste Zone (YWZ). up. 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The 25 mile ride starts at Town Hall in Lindenhurst and winds through the Town, crossing Robert Moses State Bridge and ending at Overlook Beach. Last year’s ride proved to be a great success, with the final amount of money raised for wounded veterans crossing the $100,000 mark! Like us on Facebook for Town news and events Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez Encourages Residents to Adopt B.A.A.R.C Calling all animal lovers! Looking to add a lovable member to the family? The Town of Babylon and Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez invite you to visit the Town of Babylon Animal Adoption and Rescue Center (B.A.A.R.C.). For center hours of operation and information regarding pet adoption, call (631) 643-9270. Adopt an animal from our Animal Adoption and Rescue Center and make a pet happy today. Learn About Your Town’s History Step into the past at the Town of Babylon History Museum, located in Old Town Hall on Main Street in Babylon Village. The history museum displays revolving exhibits that feature different aspects of Town history. The museum also includes interactive displays that enable residents to view historical photographs and features. The Town has also created a permanent exhibit by reconstructing the original jail cells in the basement of Old Town Hall that were once used by the former Babylon Police Department. For hours and information, check the Town of Babylon website or call (631) 587-3750. www.townofbabylon.com July 2016 !"#$%&'' ()#$%& Due to a change in New York State regulations, E-waste & +$)% ,'*-% .'/0)% /#$)-12)% $'/% 3))4% #$'45)-% 06% electronics can no longer be collected curbside. Residents increase efficiency and improve safety. Yard Waste can return the item to the place of purchase, drop it off at will be picked up byorZone - see the top of the February the Recycling Center, call 249-9346 to schedule a pickPage to locate your Yard Waste Zone (YWZ). up. 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General Collection Information These requirements are established to ensure the cleanliness of our neighborhoods and the safety of our residents and workers. Please read these guidelines carefully to alleviate confusion. If you have any questions, call 491-3200 BEFORE you put the material at the curb. Pickup Information The night before, put items at the curb, within one foot from the street in front of your home Do not store material at the curb. Only put out material that will be collected that day (garbage on garbage days, yard waste on yard waste days). Limited Construction Debris ENCON will pick up debris - up to two items - on your Thursday or Friday garbage day. Place items at the curb the night before pickup and please follow these instructions: Use only standard 33 gallon pails with molded handles and no tie-down straps. No material can be above the top of the can. Multi-family homes should put all material at one spot per house. Do not mix garbage with yard waste or building material. Separate garbage bags from bags containing yard waste. Keep all garbage cans, bags and bundles under 50 lbs. Do not use the blue recycling can for garbage or newspapers. Your material can only be collected from in front of your house. Make sure your garbage cans are clear of any parked vehicles. Make sure your materials are not placed at the side of any vehicle. If your yard waste is picked up on the same day as your regular garbage, please separate at the curb. Furniture (Bulk Items) One item of furniture will be taken with each garbage pickup. Furniture is: a couch, a mattress and box spring, a dresser, one room-size rug (rolled and tied, cut into sections 4’ in length and under 50 lbs.) Make sure that garbage and furniture are at the same location. Remember, only one item per garbage pickup. Building material from major renovations cannot be taken. Wallpaper, tile, plaster, etc. must be in a container and weigh less than 50 lbs. Lumber and small diameter pipe must be securely tied in bundles not more than 4 feet in length and less than 50 lbs and cannot be over the top of the pail. Paneling and sheet rock must be in a container or securely tied in bundles no larger than 2 feet x 4 feet and less than 50 lbs. Please remove nails from boards to avoid injury. Put glass in a garbage can or securely wrapped in cardboard, marked “glass”. Do not put broken glass in cardboard boxes, plastic bags or blue recycling can. 4X4 Railroad Ties will be accepted if they are under 2 feet in length and securely tied in bundles less than 50 lbs. Sawdust will be accepted if it is in a securely tied plastic bag weighing less than 50 lbs. Helpful Phone Numbers If you have a question about recycling, call the Sanitation Department at 422-7694 If you have a question about a dumping affidavit or the Residential Recycling Center, call 249-9346 If you have a question about an unusual garbage item or a complaint, call ENCON at 491-3200 or e-mail them on www.enconbabylon.com. Like us on Facebook for Town news and events Unacceptable Items ENCON cannot pick up the following items: Propane Tanks (You may drop off empty 20 lb. propane tanks only at the Residential Recycling Center. Other size tanks can be returned to dealer.) Gasoline Medical Waste (needles) Toxic Material Auto & Boat Parts Cast Iron Materials Car Batteries Ammunition Fireworks 55-gallon Drums Concrete, bricks, stone Any commercially generated waste All Pool Chemicals Some items can be brought to the Residential Recycling Center. If you need to dispose of any item and are not sure how, please call the Residential Recycling Center at 249-9346 or call the Sanitation Department at 422-7694. Miscellaneous Information If cardboard boxes contain garbage, they must be tied securely with rope. When disposing of barbecue or fireplace ash, be sure it is cold before putting it in a plastic bag and tying it securely for pick up. Latex (water-based) paint can be disposed of in your regular garbage. Open the can to let the paint dry and put it in a securely tied plastic bag. Oil-based paint needs to be sealed and double bagged. One passenger vehicle type tire with or without a rim will be picked up on the second pickup day or can be brought to the Residential Recycling Center. The Residential Recycling Center will accept up to 4 tires with or without rims. www.townofbabylon.com August 2016 !"#$%&'' ()#$%& !"#$%&#$'(()* (12345'6789:; !"#$%&'()% 72)'/)% 86"4% 0$)% +694% 6(% Babylon at the 19th Annual Beach Blast and Fireworks Extravaganza on August 20th, presented by Long Island's Bay Fireworks. The display begins at dusk and can be viewed from Cedar and Overlook Beaches, Ocean Pkwy., Babylon. 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Volunteers consisting of Town employees and officials, PSEG employees, students from Deer Park High School and Suffolk Community College, representatives from local 7-11 establishments, and various community organizations were grouped into teams and assigned areas throughout the Town, including along Montauk Highway, Straight Path, New Highway, and Ketcham’s Creek. Following the clean-up, volunteers were treated to a barbeque lunch donated by Outback Steakhouse. All garbage collected was weighed by the Town’s Department of Public Works, which found that 12,290 pounds of garbage, or 6 tons, of litter was removed from ten sites throughout the Town. Like us on Facebook for Town news and events For safety reasons and to ease traffic f l o w, t h e To w n o f Babylon recently installed a much needed roundabout on Kime Avenue in North Babylon. The stone roundabout, surrounded by dyed stamped concrete, was adorned with colorful spring bulbs donated by Stables Garden Center and planted by Parkdale Civic Association members and their children. The roundabout was adopted by residents Elinor and Andrew Spadafora, who continue to maintain and add to its perennial beauty. Those interested in helping Babylon stay beautiful by adopting a spot or road should call (631) 587-3752, ext. 6012. www.townofbabylon.com Due to ,'*-% a change in New York State$'/% regulations, E-waste & +$)% .'/0)% /#$)-12)% 3))4% #$'45)-% 06% electronics can no longer be collected curbside. Residents increase efficiency and improve safety. Yard Waste can return the item to the place of purchase, drop it off at will be picked up by Zone - see the top of the February the Recycling Center, or call 249-9346 to schedule a pickPage totop locate your for Yard Waste Zone (YWZ). up. 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At the event, the Town paid special recognition to outstanding members of Long Island’s hispanic community while those in attendance enjoyed live performances and music. Also featured at the event were local vendors and cultural displays. For information on this year’s event, please visit www.townofbabylon.com. Become a Volunteer Firefighter! Our community needs volunteer firefighters. You can learn valuable skills and earn great benefits, all while helping your friends and neighbors. To learn more about the benefits of volunteering, contact your local fire department. Amityville Village 691-9081 Babylon Village 669-1600 Copiague 842-5566 Deer Park 667-4430 East Farmingdale 249-0474 Lindnehurst Village 957-7530 North Amityville 789-2982 North Babylon 669-0419 North Lindenhurst 226-9783 West Babylon 669-9822 Wyandanch 643-9431 Wyandanch/Wheatley Heights Ambulance Corp. 491-3234 In an emergency dial 911 or 226-1212 Amityville Village residents call 264-0400 East Farmingdale residents call 249-0047 Councilman Lindsay Henry to Host Annual Surf Fishing Tournament in the Town Councilman Lindsay Henry, in partnership with The Paumonak Surf Casters, will once again be hosting the Town’s Autumn Fishing Cup Tournament. The weekend-long event is held from the westernmost tip of Gilgo State Park to Fire Island Inlet’s Sore Thumb. This annual competition showcases the fishing access of Town of Babylon waters and beaches, awarding prizes to those who catch the heaviest bluefish and bass. Check the Town of Babylon website for this year’s tournament dates. For more information, please contact the office of Councilman Lindsay Henry at (631) 957-4482. Councilman Henry (left) is pictured with winners from the 2015 tournament. Like us on Facebook for Town news and events www.townofbabylon.com October 2016 !"#$%&'' !"#$%&#$'(()* '''I' !"#$%&'()% The Town of Babylon will $62-% '% /4@@' A@<42:;' $45' 423' 4' !B*B)B6B' $45' 12' !4C:>345D')8C1E<>'FC?'G>1H' F ' 4 B H B ' C 1 ' I J K L ' ; B H B% rain or shine, at the Residential Recycling Center on Field Street in West Babylon. See the beginning 6(% 0$)% #'2)4-'*% (6*% (1*0$)*% information about the Fall Cleanup Day. ()#$%& *"+!$%& K (12345'6789:; ,+$#+!$%& O *:<=345''6789:;' R Q Due to a change in New York State regulations, E-waste & +$)% ,'*-% .'/0)% /#$)-12)% $'/% 3))4% #$'45)-% 06% electronics can no longer be collected curbside. Residents increase efficiency and improve safety. 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See top of April for more info. : &,U %M IK (12345'6789:; IO MR PLEASE NOTE:% %720$615$% +684% 9'22% "/% #26/)-% 64% Monday, October 10th, it remains a REGULAR MONDAY PICKUP. *:<=345'6789:;' IP &,U %O IQ *?:>=345'6789:;' &,U M; IR />7345'6789:; ' IF ' IT MF &,U %M 'KL &,U %K &,U %I (12345'6789:; &,U %I &,U %K &,U %O &,U M; 'KM YWZ = Yard Waste Zone For information on Yard Waste Pick-up, see top of February Page -4@@1N<<2 &,U %M 6@<4=<'S7=7C'<2812E4E5@12B81H'G1>'4@@':;34C<=D'X:<=C712='423' 81H;@472C='4E1:C'51:>'><858@72V'423'V4>E4V<';789Y:; Printed on recycled paper The Town of Babylon Salutes Our Veterans Councilwoman Jackie Gordon Chair, Veterans Advisory Council Retired Lt. Colonel - U.S. Army Reserves The Town of Babylon is a Proud Purple Heart Town Town of Babylon Celebrates Veterans Awareness Week Town Shows Support for Veterans with Run for the Warriors The Town of Babylon begins Veterans Awareness Week the week before Veterans Day with a ceremony in the Town Board Room to honor our nation’s service-members and recognizes the sacrifices that they and their families have made. Our military veterans are invited to participate in the program and the winners of a town-wide school essay contest are announced. Last year’s winners are pictured above. Please check the Town’s website for dates and times for this year’s activities. Like us on Facebook for Town news and events Last year, the Town of Babylon hosted a 1K walk and a 5K and 10K race with the organization Hope for the Warriors and Local 338. The “Run for the WarriorsTM” raised money to assist men and women wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq. Wounded service-members and hundreds of runners from our communities participated in the run. Please check the Town website for the date and time of this year’s event. www.townofbabylon.com November 2016 !"#$%&'' !"#$%&#$'(()* !"#$%&'()% Due to the holiday of November 24th, (as indicated by shaded area)' *;91<345' ' @41A4@?' 4>3' 5413'B4<C?':2789:'B2DD'A?' <9<:?>3?3E''Regular Friday pickup and yard-waste will take place on Friday, Nov. 25th. Garbage and yard waste pickup will return to normal the following week. 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Yard Waste can return the item to the place of purchase, drop it off at will be picked up byorZone - see the top of the February the Recycling Center, call 249-9346 to schedule a pickPage to locate your Yard Waste Zone (YWZ). up. (See top of March for more information) *9?<345'62789: IL *9?<345'62789:' IN &,T %O &,T %K KI &,T %H &,T %O KK *;91<345'62789: &,T I7 IQ &,T %H KO -=D2345' #='62789: #)' KH 62789: KQ (=>345'62789: &,T %O &,T %K KJ *9?<345'62789:' KM IJ IM KL KN &,T I7 &,T %H &,T %I /12345'62789:' *;4>8<@2F2>@'$45 /12345'62789:' UU.?@9D41'6278V9:'W=1' /12345'-=X?<')>D5UU Y &,T I7 )>D5 OP YWZ = Yard Waste Zone For information on Yard Waste Pick-up, see top of February Page &,T %I &,T %K &,T %O 6D?4<?'F2<2C'?>7=>A4A5D=>E7=X'W=1'4DD'9:34C?<Z'[9?<C2=><'4>3' 7=X:D42>C<'4A=9C'5=91'1?757D2>@'4>3'@41A4@?':278V9: Printed on recycled paper Happy Holidays From The Town of Babylon Santa Claus is Coming to Town! The Town of Babylon cordially invites you to join us for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 2nd at 7:00 PM. A mailbox will be available to receive your kids’ letters addressed to Santa at the North Pole and Santa himself will be joining us to take pictures with the little ones. Children will be able to enjoy free and warm refreshments. Historic Model Trains Spread Holiday Cheer Every holiday season, the Town of Babylon Office of Historic Services features a special holiday model train exhibit at Old Town Hall (see top of July for more information on Old Town Hall). This popular 240 square foot model train display highlights historic points of interest from around the Town of Babylon. This year’s exhibit will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from December 2nd to January 8th from 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM. For more information, check the Town of Babylon website or call (631) 587-3750. Like us on Facebook for Town news and events Councilman Donnelly Encourages Residents to Drop Off “Toys for Tots” at Town Hall During the holidays, Babylon Town Hall proudly serves as a drop-off location for the United States Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” program. The program collects new, unwrapped toys and donates them to families in need. If you would like to donate to “Toys for Tots”, or would like more information, please contact Councilman To m D o n n e l l y ’s o ff i c e a t (631) 957-3081. www.townofbabylon.com December 2016 !"#$%&'' ()#$%& !"#$%&#$'(()* *"+!$%& ,+$#+!$%& ' !"#$%&'()% Due to the holiday on December 23rd, (as indicated by shaded area)' />7345'' @4>A4@<' ;789:;' 423' 54>3' B 4 = C < ' ; 7 8 9 : ; ' B 7 D D ' A <' =:=;<23<3E' ' Garbage and yard waste pickup will return to normal pickup the following week. Due to a change in New York State regulations, E-waste & +$)% ,'*-% .'/0)% /#$)-12)% $'/% 3))4% #$'45)-% 06% electronics can no longer be collected curbside. 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PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 556 HICKSVILLE, NY Daily Pickup: Households with Monday-Thursday pickup will have their regular garbage picked up on days designated Monday or Thursday. Households with Tuesday-Friday pickup will have their regular garbage picked up on days designated Tuesday or Friday. Please refer to the February page for information regarding yard waste pickup services. Please note that during the weeks containing a holiday, garbage pickup follows the same schedule changes. Yard waste will not be picked up on holidays and will be picked up on the next week on your next regularly scheduled yard waste day. If you do not know which pickup service you have, please call ENCON at 491-3200 or visit www.enconbabylon.com. BABYLON TOWN RESIDENTIAL POSTAL PATRON ONLY Calendar Terms Holidays: There is no service on days designated as holidays. The pickup schedule during a week with a holiday may change so be sure to consult your calendar for the special holiday pickup schedule. Like us on Facebook for Town news and events Printed on Recycled Paper 200 East Sunrise Highway Lindenhurst, N.Y. 11757 Required proof of residency: Driver’s License Car Registration Tax or Utility Bill way te Park rn Sta Southe Babylon Town Hall Gleam St. Field St. Edison Ave. th Wellwood A ve. Landfill Rich Schaffer, Supervisor Babylon Resource Recovery Facility Corinne DiSomma, Receiver of Taxes Carol A. Quirk, Town Clerk Nicolls Rd. Residential Recycling Center ht Pa Straig Residential affidavits for recycling at the Residential Recycling Center can be obtained at the center’s main office located on Field Street in West Babylon, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For further information, please call, 249-9346 or 249-9347. Passenger Vehicles are $20 per load. All other vehicles are $100 per ton/$20 minimum. Republic Airport The Residential Recycling Center Councilman Antonio Martinez, Deputy Supervisor Tom Donnelly, Councilman Jacqueline A. Gordon, Councilwoman Lindsay P. Henry, Councilman Shaded areas in the calendar indicate that a holiday has forced a change in the garbage pickup schedule for that week. www.townofbabylon.com