Southold Town Solid Waste District

 


TYPES OF FEES 

NOTE:   THE FEES DESCRIBED BELOW DO NOT APPLY TO MUNICIPAL RECYCLABLES, FOR WHICH FEES ARE NOT CHARGED.

 The Town YELLOW-BAG Program 

In a further effort to minimize the tax burden, the Town has implemented a volume-based pricing system for everyday household garbage.  Basically, this consists of the required use of “Town” garbage bags – yellow in color and with the Town imprint -  which come in three sizes, and are priced to cover the cost of handling the garbage that is put in them.  (The garbage is shipped in long-haul trailers for out-of-state disposal).   [SEE BELOW FOR PRICING OF TOWN BAGS].  The bags are intended only for everyday trash, kitchen garbage mostly.  (Bulky, hard to bag items - we call it “rubbish” - can also be accepted at the Transfer Station, but must be weighed at the Station’s vehicle scales before being disposed).  Municipal recyclables (cans, glass bottles, plastic containers, news and mixed paper, and corrugated cardboard) are free, and should NOT be put in the Town bags.

 The Town garbage bag program is a user fee, much like that charged for other utility services.  Those who generate the most trash pay the most.  Those who generate less, pay less.  Of course, the program also promotes increased recycling, for which there is never a charge.

 Tip Fees

 Residential trash that cannot be bagged (i.e., the bulky “rubbish” items mentioned above), all commercial garbage, all construction and demolition debris (C&D), and much of the leaves and brush that are delivered to the Transfer Station and Compost Site are charged a “Tip Fee” at the vehicle scales, based on the weight of the debris delivered.  Tip fees vary according to the type of debris. (SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS ON TIP FEES).   Forms of payment accepted at the scales are cash or check ONLY.  Credit cards are not accepted.  Commercial users may open a charge account with the District and be billed monthly for charges accrued. 

Permit Fees 

Frequent residential and commercial users may choose to purchase an annual permit for entry to the waste facilities.  (SEE BELOW FOR CURRENT PERMIT FEES).  Resident permits are valid for the calendar year for which they are sold.  Commercial permits are available to any company doing business in Southold Town, and are valid for one year from the date of purchase.  Commercial permits come with an account that allows the permit holder to charge tip fees for disposal, as well as any purchases from the compost site.

 ALL PERMITS MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE IN TOWN HALL, 53095 MAIN RD., SOUTHOLD.  THEY ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TRANSFER STATION.

Single Entry Fees

Permits are NOT REQUIRED to use the waste facilities.  However, vehicles without permits are charged a single-entry fee based on vehicles size, for each trip.  The single entry fee for all cars, and trucks with less than a one-ton hauling capacity, is $5 per trip.  The fee for trucks with greater than one-ton capacity is currently $30. 

Other Fees

  • Major home appliances are charged a separate fee for disposal, per item

  • Propane tanks are charged a separate fee for disposal, per item

  • Vehicle tires are charged a separate tip fee

  • The District sells compost and woodchips for a fee based on weight or volume

FREE ITEMS (i.e., no fee collected) 

ALL MUNICIPAL RECYCLABLES

  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW).  The District holds HHW drop off days every year, that is free to residents only.  See below for this year’s schedule.

  • E-Waste.  Starting in 2007, the District will hold 2 Electronic Waste (E-Waste) drop off days (for computers, monitors, TVs, stereos, etc.).  See below for details on E-Waste.

  • Fluorescent light bulbs, may be dropped off free of charge at the residential drop off “sidewalk”.

 

Yellow Trash Bags
Prices Vendors

Small 13 Gallon .75 each sold in 5 packs

 

Medium 33 Gallon 1.50 each sold in 5 packs

 

Large 44 Gallon 2.25 each sold in 3 packs

 

Arcade Dept Store - Greenport

Amoco Gas Station - Peconic

Hart's Hardware - Southold

Angie's Country Store - E. Marion

Cutchogue 7-11 - Cutchogue

Greenport IGA - Greenport

Southold IGA - Southold

Handy Pantry - Mattituck

Clinton Hommel - Greenport

King Kullen - Cutchogue

Orient Country Store - East Marion

Penny Lumber - Greenport

Orlowski Hardware - Mattituck

Rothman's Dept Store - Southold

Southold Pharmacy - Southold

Southold 7-11 - Southold

Greenport 7-11 - Greenport

Mr. Robert's - Greenport

Polywoda Beverage - Southold

Whites Hardware - Greenport

Patriot Gas Station - Greenport

North Fork Deli - Mattituck

Schedule of Fees 2008

Note: All vehicles without permits are charged the applicable single-entry fee ($5 for residential cars and pickups, $30-$90 for commercial vehicles, depending on size)  Link to the Town Clerk's page for permit information.

Incoming Items

Construction 6¢/lb ($120/ton)
Garbage (Commercial Only) 6.5¢/lb ($130/ton)
Rubbish 6.5¢/lb ($130/ton)
Concrete 3½¢/lb ($70/ton)
Grass (Loose) (effective 1/7/04) 6.5¢/lb ($130/ton)
Grass (Bagged) (effective 1/7/04) 6.5¢/lb ($130/ton)
Metal 3½¢/lb ($70/ton)
Tires (As of 2/1/2001) 10¢/lb ($200/ton)
Brush & Land Clearing (Clean) 3¢/lb ($60/ton)

Brush & Land Clearing (Contaminated)

Contaminated means loads with a lot of sand, dirt and/or garbage.

6¢/lb ($120/ton)
Leaves .5¢/lb ($10/ton)
Major Appliances (White Goods) $15 per appliance
Refrigerant $20 per appliance

Outgoing Items

Screened Leaf Mulch

First 500 lbs are free.  Town Residents Only!

Up to 2000 lbs it is 1¢/lb ($20/ton); Chargeable loads over 2000 lbs 3/4¢/lb ($15/ton).

 

Also sold by volume for $13 per cubic yard (5 yard minimum)

Double Ground Woodchips or Screen Woodchips

First 500 lbs are free.

Up to 2000 lbs it is 1¢/lb ($20/ton); Chargeable loads over 2000 lbs 3/4¢/lb ($15/ton).

 

Also sold by volume for $8 per cubic yard (5 yard minimum)

Unscreened Shredded Brush $4 per cubic yard (5 yard minimum)

 

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