Huntington Notebook: Revised Trash Pickup Policy

Due to ongoing clean up from Hurricane Irene and the Labor Day holiday, the Town of Huntington has revised its waste pickup policy for the coming week.

After negotiating with contracted haulers, yard waste pick up has been added to the schedule.

Residents are instructed to place their yard waste curbside before 6 a.m. on Sept. 6 for pickup during the week. Normal yard waste collection days do not necessarily apply, according to the town.

Piles of debris and large tree limbs will not be collected unless they conform to yard waste standards: limbs less than 6 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length, bundled and tied, or in cans or bags weighing less than 50 pounds.

Trucks from the Highway Department will begin to remove the debris once all roads have been opened to vehicular traffic, according to the town. 

Because of the holiday, residents are reminded that normal collection days have been moved back one day because of Labor Day. There is no trash pick up on Sept. 5.

Changes: 

• Monday/Thursday trash pick as been rescheduled to Tuesday/Friday.
• Tuesday/Friday trash pick up has been moved to Wednesday/Saturday.

Additionally, the town is recommending the following arrangements for those still coping with Irene:

If you need a place to hang out without power:

• e, 790 Park Ave., Huntington.
• Tri-CYA Headquarters, 809 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Tri-CYA has seven to 10 computers for public use. Those five to 21 years of age are eligible to participate in drop in activities. 
• , 423 Park Ave., Huntington.

For a warm shower

• The (you do NOT have to be a member), 60 Main St., Huntington.
• Village Green Senior Center, 423 Park Ave., Huntington.

For meals: 

• Village Green Senior Center, 423 Park Ave., Huntington.

 For help clearing debris from property:

•  's Project EXCEL matches homeowners with teens who perform chores at a negotiated cost. Call 271-5499

 Important numbers:

• LIPA Hotline: 1-800-490-0075
• Huntington Highway Hotline:  499-0444
• Village Green Senior Center: 351-3253
• Huntington Town 24/7 Emergency Number: 351-3234