Town of Riverhead STOP Day (Riverhead Highway Yard)
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Town of Riverhead in Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York.
- Date
- Sat, May 30, 2026
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 - Location
- 1177 Osborn Ave, Riverhead, NY
- Hours
- 8:00 am-2:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Riverhead residents only (medication giveback open to all)
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 631-727-3200
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- –Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- ✓Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- ✓Electronics
- ✕Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- ✓Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
What they won’t take
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
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- Permanent drop-off · 23 mi away · 1155 Lincoln Ave, Holbrook, NY 11741
- Collection event · 38 mi away · 365 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954 · Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2026Who can use it: Town residents
- Permanent drop-off · 39 mi away · 641 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 11743Who can use it: Town of Huntington residents; proof of residency required
- Collection event · 48 mi away · 2600 Newbridge Rd, South Bellmore, NY · Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: Area residents; no waste from businesses, schools, churches, synagogues or home businesses; no commercial vehicles
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FAQ
Who can use Town of Riverhead STOP Day (Riverhead Highway Yard)?
Riverhead residents only (medication giveback open to all)
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 631-727-3200 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 631-727-3200 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint. Accepted: paint thinner and strippers.
What will they turn away?
Air conditioners; tires; flares; alkaline batteries; large propane tanks; explosives; medical waste; commercial or industrial waste