convenience center

Home Owner Disposal Area (Town of Hempstead)

1600 Merrick Road, Merrick, NY, 11566

Who
Residents only

Residents of unincorporated Hempstead (except Sanitation District 1); Hempstead and Freeport village residents also qualify. Proof of residency required (driver's license or tax bill). Non-commercial vehicles only, one trip per day; trailers pay commercial rates.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowClosed on Town of Hempstead holidays. Option #8 on the phone line.
Cost
Cost: call to confirm
Checked
Verified Nov 5, 2026 · Official source ↗

What it takes

“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.

Mattress

Call to confirm

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Tire

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Appliance

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Paint

Limited

Latex/water-based paint only; oil-based goes to S.T.O.P.

Item price: call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Yard waste

Limited

Compost: 3 bags or two 32-gal cans per trip.

Item price: call to confirm

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Limited

Bundled, bagged or canned.

Item price: call to confirm

Concrete

Limited

Two 32-gal cans per trip, no dirt.

Item price: call to confirm

Scrap metal

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Household trash

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Recycling

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum chargeCall to confirm
Per tonCall to confirm
Pickup loadCall to confirm
Car loadCall to confirm

Confirm load charges and item surcharges before you go.

Payment: Call to confirm

Access rules

Residents of unincorporated Hempstead (except Sanitation District 1); Hempstead and Freeport village residents also qualify. Proof of residency required (driver's license or tax bill). Non-commercial vehicles only, one trip per day; trailers pay commercial rates.

ID required: Yes
Appointment required: No

Posted hours

DayHours
Mon-Fri9:00 am–3:00 pm
Sat-Sun8:00 am–3:30 pm

Closed on Town of Hempstead holidays. Option #8 on the phone line.

Local time: America/New_York

What’s not accepted

  • Medical waste
  • Hazardous waste

Free options

Free drop-off options have not been confirmed. Ask about resident allowances and special collection days.

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Sources

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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