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1. Why weren’t my can/glass recyclables picked up?

Recyclables should be placed at the curb in a blue Town of Babylon Recycling pale or in a clear plastic bag the night before your scheduled pickup. If you did this and your items were still not collected, please call Encon at 631-491-3200 for assistance. 

2. Why weren't my newspapers/cardboards picked up?

Newspaper / cardboard recyclables should be placed at the curb in a brown paper bag or tied up the night before your scheduled pickup. If you did this and your items were still not collected, please call Encon at 631-491-3200 for assistance. 

3. Where can I get a new Town of Babylon Recycling can?

• Recycling Center – 57 Field Street, West Babylon, off of Edison Avenue, Monday –Friday, 8:00 am -2:30 pm
• Town Hall Annex – DEC-281 Phelps Lane, Room 400, North Babylon, Monday –Friday, 9:00am -4:30 pm 
• Town Hall Council Office – 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, Monday – Friday, 9:00am -4:30 pm

4. I threw something valuable out in the garbage. Can I retrieve it from the truck?

Please call Encon at (631) 491-3200 if you mistakenly threw out an item. It can only be retrieved if the truck hasn’t been emptied into the pit yet. Once it’s dumped onto the tipping floor – it is too late to retrieve any items. 

5. I have confidential files that I would like to discard by burning. What is the process for a special burn?

• You need to fax over a request to Tom Vetri, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Control at 631-422-7686 stating which Wednesday, what time, and how many boxes need to be burned, so the Commissioner can approve it. Once approved we call you to schedule the burn.
• We charge a $250.00 Administrative fee for anything up to and including 3 tons. 
• Additional files are $100.00/tons.

6. Who picks up my yard waste?

Yard waste is collected by Encon on your yard waste day. To find out your day- please call Encon at 631-491-3200 or refer to the map below: 

7. Who collects garbage in the Villages?

Encon collects garbage in the Village of Amityville as well as the unincorporated communities of the Town of Babylon. The Villages of Lindenhurst and Babylon have their own sanitation collection departments and schedules. For more information: 

• Village of Babylon: 631-669-4878
• Village of Lindenhurst: 631-957-7521 or 631-957-7520

8. Does the Recycling Center accept credit cards?

No. Payment at the Recycling Center in only accepted in the form of cash. 

9. Do you have contact information for sanitation departments in other towns?

• Brookhaven 631-451-6222                           
• Huntington 631-351-3048                          
• Islip 631-224-5640                                           
• Smithtown 631-269-6600
• Hempstead 516-378-4210
• North Hempstead 516-627-0590
• Oyster Bay 516-677-5849

10. Why weren't my leaf bags collected on Yard Waste pickup day?

Please call Encon at 631-491-3200.