Sixth Homeowners cleanup scheduled for Sept. 27

The sixth of eight Homeowners Cleanup programs for Oyster Bay Town residents will take place on Sat., Sept. 27, according to Town Councilman Joe Muscarella.

Residents only (no businesses) in the Town's Solid Waste Disposal District may take unwanted rubbish to the Town's Solid Waste Disposal Complex, Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road, Old Bethpage, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bushes, tree limbs, fence posts and similar items will be accepted as is and need not be broken into smaller pieces. Used tires, large metal items in excess of four feet, yard waste, clean fill and clean broken concrete will also be accepted. Passenger cars, vans, pickup trucks and small trailers are admitted to the program. Six-wheel or larger vehicles are not permitted. Proof of residency must be shown.

"For many people, when the cleaning urge hits, they just want to get rid of the rubbish as soon as possible and not have to look at it until the next collection day," Councilman Muscarella said. "If you're one of those people, a Homeowners Cleanup day might be just the catalyst you need to tackle that garage or basement cleanup you've been putting off."

Additional Homeowners Cleanup dates are: Sun., Oct. 26 and Sat., Nov. 8. Residents can call 677-5943 if they have any questions.