Sort Your Huntington Load Before You Reach the New York Avenue Gate
The Town of Huntington Recycling Center handles far more than bottles and cardboard, but each material follows its own rules. Regular recyclables, electronics, household hazardous waste, paint, batteries, empty propane tanks, textiles, plastic film, scrap metal and bagged grass should not all be treated as one mixed load.
The safest plan is to identify the material first, arrive well before the gate cutoff and bring proof of residency where required. The Town’s 2026 calendar also identifies the center as residential-use only and says commercial vehicles are not allowed.
Quick answer: address, hours, phone and who can use the center
The Town of Huntington Recycling Center is located at 641 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743. The Town currently lists phone numbers 631-446-3653 and 631-427-6377 for Recycling Center questions.
The regular recycling window is Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays. The Town’s official 2026 sanitation calendar says gates close at 3:45 PM, so arriving before that time is the safer choice.
Household hazardous waste uses a shorter 9:00 AM–3:00 PM window. The 2026 Town calendar says the Recycling Center is for residential use only and that commercial vehicles are not allowed.
On this page
- Center overview
- Hours and gate cutoff
- Residency and vehicle rules
- Regular recyclables
- Drop-off vs curbside
- Electronics and TVs
- Small appliances
- Household hazardous waste
- Paint recycling
- Batteries
- Light bulbs
- Propane tanks
- Clothing and textiles
- Plastic bags and film
- Bagged grass
- Scrap metal
- Restricted and rejected items
- Commercial-load rules
- Before-you-go checklist
- Related guides
- Map
- Official sources
- FAQs
What the Town of Huntington Recycling Center Is For
This page is about the municipal Town of Huntington facility on Long Island, New York. It is not a Huntington Beach recycling site, a Huntington, Indiana facility, a private scrap yard or a general landfill.
The Recycling Center combines standard residential recycling with several special collection programs. That makes it useful for materials that cannot simply go into the normal curbside recycling container.
Regular recyclables
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, cans and listed plastic containers.
Special recycling
Electronics, rechargeable batteries, scrap metal, small metal appliances and plastic film.
Hazardous materials
Household chemicals, certain paints, automotive fluids, fluorescent lamps and other HHW.
Other programs
Textiles, empty propane cylinders and paid bagged-grass drop-off.
Huntington Recycling Center Hours and Late-Arrival Rules
| Program | Current listed window | Important cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| General Recycling Center | Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | 2026 Town calendar says gates close at 3:45 PM |
| E-waste drop-off | Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | Current e-waste page says gates close at 3:45 PM |
| Household hazardous waste | Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM | Do not arrive near 3 PM with chemicals to unload |
| Sunday | Closed | No normal public drop-off |
| Monday | Closed | No normal public drop-off |
Residency Rules, Incorporated Villages and Commercial Vehicles
The Town’s current recycling guidance says the Recycling Center is available to Town residents, including residents of incorporated villages who may not receive the same curbside recycling service as the Town Refuse District.
However, the Town’s official 2026 sanitation calendar clearly labels the Recycling Center “Residential use only; no commercial vehicles.”
Town residents
The municipal center is intended for residential use. Keep proof of residency available, especially when using services that expressly require it.
Incorporated villages
The Town says residents from incorporated villages can use the Recycling Center even when their local curbside service differs.
Regular Recyclables Accepted at the Huntington Center
| Material | Current Town listing | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper | Accepted | Keep clean and dry |
| Cardboard | Accepted | Flatten and remove non-paper packing material |
| Mixed paper | Accepted | Keep dry and separate from garbage |
| Glass bottles and jars | Accepted | Rinse; do not substitute mirrors, ceramics or plate glass |
| Metal cans | Accepted | Empty and rinse |
| Aluminum cans | Accepted | Keep free of food and garbage |
| Plastic containers | Resin codes 1–5 and 7 | Town curbside rules focus on food, soap and beverage containers |
| Scrap metal | Accepted | Use the scrap-metal area; this is not a cash buyback yard |
| Auto / marine batteries | Accepted | Transport upright and protect against shorting |
| Rechargeable batteries | Accepted | Use the designated battery or hazardous-waste route |
Drop-Off Center vs Huntington Curbside Recycling
Many bottles, cans, plastic containers, paper and cardboard can already be recycled at the curb if your property receives Town Refuse District service. The Recycling Center becomes especially useful for special materials or residents whose local collection arrangements differ.
Town curbside recycling uses a dual-stream approach. Bottles, cans and eligible plastics are kept separate from paper recycling on the applicable collection schedule.
The Town says curbside recycling containers should generally be rigid, lidded containers no larger than 45 gallons and should weigh no more than 50 pounds when full.
E-Waste Recycling: Computers, TVs, Phones and Printers
The Town operates a no-cost e-waste drop-off program at 641 New York Avenue. Current instructions list Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with gates closing at 3:45 PM.
Computers
Computers, small-scale servers, monitors, keyboards, mice and related computer peripherals are covered.
TVs and video equipment
Televisions, cathode-ray tubes, VCRs, DVRs, DVD players, converter boxes and cable/satellite receivers are included.
Printers and scanners
Computer-use printers under 100 pounds, scanners and fax machines are included in the Town’s covered-equipment list.
Game consoles
Electronic and video-game consoles are accepted through the e-waste program.
Cell phones
The Town specifically says cell phones are accepted in addition to equipment covered by state law.
Portable electronics
Portable digital music players and similar listed small electronic equipment are accepted.
For broader data and electronics preparation, see the electronic recycling center guide.
Oversized Televisions: Curbside Appointment Option
The Town currently offers a separate curbside e-waste option for televisions 27 inches or larger for eligible Town curbside-service addresses.
Small Appliances Are Not the Same as E-Waste
This distinction prevents a common rejected-load problem. The Town says small electric appliances such as hair dryers, curling irons, toasters, toaster ovens, mixers, slow cookers and clothes irons are not accepted through the e-waste program.
However, small metal appliances can be taken to the Recycling Center’s scrap-metal bin. The Town specifically mentions toasters, electric fry pans, range hoods, small hand and power tools, tire rims and silverware as examples.
Household Hazardous Waste: 9 AM–3 PM and a Five-Gallon Limit
The Town’s STOP facility—“Stop Throwing Out Pollutants”—operates at the Recycling Center from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Proof of residency is required.
Automotive
Antifreeze, brake fluid, transmission fluid, gasoline, kerosene, waste oil and automotive batteries are listed.
Home chemicals
Bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, oven cleaner, disinfectants, degreasers and spot removers are accepted examples.
Lawn and pool
Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, weed killer, insecticides, rodent killer and pool chemicals are listed.
Workshop chemicals
Solvents, paint thinner, stripper, varnish, lacquer, wood preservatives, acids and flammable liquids are among the listed HHW categories.
How to transport HHW safely
Paint Recycling: PaintCare Rules Are Different From HHW Rules
The Town partners with PaintCare for leftover architectural paint. Accepted PaintCare products can be brought to the Recycling Center with a five-gallon-per-visit Town limit.
| Paint product | PaintCare status | Important preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Latex / acrylic / water-based house paint | Accepted | Original labeled container, secured lid |
| Oil-based architectural paint | Accepted | Container no larger than 5 gallons |
| Primer / sealer / undercoat | Accepted | Original manufacturer label required |
| Stain / varnish / shellac | Accepted when qualifying architectural coating | Closed, non-leaking container |
| Aerosol spray paint | Not a PaintCare product | Use the appropriate HHW route |
| Paint thinner / mineral spirits / solvent | Not a PaintCare product | Use HHW instead |
| Auto or marine paint | Not a PaintCare product | Check household hazardous-waste eligibility |
Battery Recycling: Know the Battery Type First
The Town’s Recycling Center page lists auto, marine and rechargeable batteries among accepted materials, while the hazardous-waste program includes several battery types.
Vehicle batteries
Automotive and marine batteries are listed as accepted. Transport them upright and secure them against tipping.
Rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable household batteries are accepted through the Town’s recycling/hazardous-waste programs.
Alkaline batteries
The Town’s HHW page specifically says non-hazardous alkaline batteries are not processed through the hazardous-waste facility.
For battery-type and terminal-protection guidance, see the battery recycling center guide.
Fluorescent and LED Bulbs vs Incandescent Bulbs
Town guidance directs residents with residential fluorescent lamps, including CFLs, to the Recycling Center. The Town’s recycling guidance also says fluorescent and LED bulbs can be processed through the Recycling Center.
Traditional incandescent bulbs are treated differently and are directed to household trash under the Town’s current guidance.
Propane Tank Recycling: Empty Tanks Up to 25 Pounds
The Recycling Center accepts propane tanks up to 25 pounds at no charge. The Town describes this as approximately the size of a typical barbecue propane cylinder.
The accepted tanks are reconditioned and/or recycled as scrap metal.
Clothing and Textile Recycling: Even Stained Fabric Can Qualify
The Recycling Center has a clothing and textile collection bin. The Town accepts many clean and dry textiles, including material that may no longer be suitable for resale.
Clothing
Shirts, pants, dresses, coats, jackets, suits, socks, underwear, bras, ties and scarves are listed.
Shoes and accessories
Shoes in pairs, boots, sneakers, hats, gloves, belts and handbags are accepted examples.
Household textiles
Towels, sheets, blankets, comforters, curtains and table linens are listed.
Stained clothing and textile scraps may still qualify when they are dry because they can be repurposed through textile-recycling markets.
Plastic Bags and Film: Drop-Off Only, Not Curbside Recycling
Plastic film is not accepted through Huntington’s normal curbside recycling stream. The Town operates a separate NexTrex plastic-film drop-off program.
Accepted examples
Grocery bags, produce bags, bread bags, newspaper sleeves and dry-cleaning bags.
Shipping film
Shipping and mailing bags, bubble wrap, zipper-style storage bags and qualifying flexible film packaging are listed.
Preparation
Film must be clean, dry and free of food residue.
The Recycling Center at 641 New York Avenue is a primary Town plastic-film drop-off. Small quantities can also currently be taken to Town Hall and the John J. Flanagan Center.
Bagged Grass Drop-Off: $2 Per Bag and Five-Bag Limit
Grass clippings are not collected through the Town’s normal curbside yard-waste program. The Recycling Center offers a paid bagged-grass option.
| Grass rule | Current Town information |
|---|---|
| Fee | $2 per bag |
| Visit limit | Five bags per visit |
| Residency | Proof of residency required |
| Normal curbside collection | Grass clippings are not collected with normal Town yard-waste pickup |
Scrap Metal Drop-Off: Recycling, Not a Cash Scrap Yard
The Town accepts scrap metal and small metal appliances. That does not mean the municipal Recycling Center operates like a private scrap buyer or posts daily metal prices.
Metal items such as small hand and power tools, tire rims, silverware, metal toasters, electric frying pans and range hoods can use the scrap-metal stream when they meet Town rules.
For scrap-yard buying and preparation questions, see the metal recycling center guide.
Materials That Need Another Route
| Material | Current rule | Better next step |
|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Not accepted at HHW facility | Contact the appropriate law-enforcement or NYS DEC guidance route |
| Explosives / fireworks | Not accepted | Do not transport to ordinary recycling center; seek official disposal guidance |
| Fire extinguishers | Not accepted through HHW | Use Town/DEC disposal guidance |
| Radioactive material | Not accepted | Contact the proper regulatory disposal route |
| Medical / infectious waste | Not accepted at HHW | Use medical-waste or approved healthcare disposal |
| Medicines / pharmaceuticals | Not accepted at HHW | Use a medication drop-off program |
| Syringes | Not accepted through HHW | Use the Town’s sharps-disposal guidance |
| Smoke detectors | Not processed at HHW facility | Follow manufacturer/Town smoke-detector disposal guidance |
| Empty HHW containers | Town HHW page says empty containers are not accepted | Follow the Town’s regular disposal instructions for the container |
| Commercial hazardous waste | Not accepted at household HHW facility | Use an authorized commercial hazardous-waste service |
Business and Commercial Recycling: Do Not Mix It With Household Drop-Off Rules
The Town’s 2026 sanitation calendar labels the municipal Recycling Center as residential use only and states no commercial vehicles. Commercial users should not interpret household drop-off rules as blanket permission to bring business waste.
New York law separately requires businesses and other covered entities to recycle e-waste rather than dispose of it as garbage. The Town publishes commercial e-waste guidance, but a business should confirm the current approved process with the Town before loading commercial electronics.
Call script for a questionable commercial load
“I have [material] generated by [home/business/nonprofit] and would arrive in a [vehicle type]. Can the 641 New York Avenue Recycling Center accept this load, or do I need a commercial recycling provider?”
Before-You-Go Huntington Recycling Center Checklist
Map to the Town of Huntington Recycling Center
The official municipal drop-off address is 641 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743. Use the address rather than the generic business name to reduce the chance of opening a private recycler or a facility in another Huntington.
Official Town of Huntington Sources
Town contact numbers
Recycling Center: 631-446-3653 or 631-427-6377
Refuse Department / oversized TV appointments: 631-446-3656
Sanitation Hotline: 631-351-3186
Frequently Asked Questions About Huntington Recycling Center
Where is the Town of Huntington Recycling Center?
The municipal Recycling Center is at 641 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743.
What are the Huntington Recycling Center hours?
The Town lists regular recycling Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays. The official 2026 sanitation calendar says gates close at 3:45 PM.
Is the Recycling Center open Sunday or Monday?
No. The current regular schedule is Tuesday through Saturday.
Why do I sometimes see 3:45 PM and sometimes 3:50 PM for the gate?
The Town’s live sources currently conflict. One Recycling Center webpage says 3:50 PM, while the official 2026 sanitation calendar and e-waste guidance use 3:45 PM. Planning around 3:45 PM is safer.
What are household hazardous waste hours?
The STOP household hazardous-waste facility is currently listed Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Do I need proof of residency?
Proof of residency is explicitly required for household hazardous-waste drop-off and bagged-grass drop-off. Keep residency documentation available for a Recycling Center trip.
Can residents of incorporated villages use the center?
Yes. The Town says the Recycling Center is available to Town residents including those in incorporated villages who may have different curbside recycling service.
Can I bring a commercial vehicle?
The Town’s official 2026 sanitation calendar says the Recycling Center is for residential use only and states “no commercial vehicles.” Call before driving if your vehicle or load could appear commercial.
Is e-waste recycling free?
Yes. The Town currently describes its e-waste drop-off at the Recycling Center as no cost.
Can I recycle a television?
Yes. TVs are covered by the Town’s no-cost e-waste program. Eligible addresses may also schedule curbside pickup for televisions 27 inches or larger by calling the Refuse Department.
Can I recycle a toaster as e-waste?
Not through the e-waste program. The Town says small electric appliances such as toasters are excluded from e-waste, but small metal appliances can be placed in the Recycling Center’s scrap-metal stream.
Does the center accept liquid paint?
Yes. Qualifying PaintCare architectural paint products can be dropped off, with a Town limit of five gallons per visit. Original labels, secured lids and non-leaking containers are required.
Does the center accept paint thinner or solvents?
They are not PaintCare products, but many solvents and paint thinners are listed under the Town’s household hazardous-waste program.
Can I recycle propane tanks?
Yes. The Town accepts empty propane tanks up to 25 pounds at no charge. The cylinder must be empty before drop-off.
How much does bagged grass cost?
The current Town rule is $2 per bag, with a limit of five bags per visit and proof of residency required.
Can I bring plastic grocery bags?
Yes, through the separate plastic-film drop-off program when the bags are clean and dry. Plastic bags should not be placed in Huntington’s normal curbside recycling container.
Does the center accept old clothing?
Yes. Clean and dry clothing, paired shoes and many household textiles can be placed in the textile collection program. Moldy, wet or rotted textiles are not accepted.
Does the Town pay for scrap metal?
The Town Recycling Center is a municipal recycling drop-off, not a private scrap-metal buyback yard. Do not expect posted cash scrap prices.
Can I bring household chemicals in a large drum?
No. The Town’s HHW program has quantity and container restrictions, including a five-gallon maximum household hazardous-waste amount per visit under the current public guidance.
Are medicines and syringes accepted at the HHW facility?
No. Medicines, pharmaceuticals and syringes are on the current HHW not-accepted list and need their own proper disposal routes.
Can a business bring hazardous waste?
No. Commercially generated hazardous waste is specifically excluded from the household hazardous-waste facility.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official Town of Huntington website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent informational guide. Verify time-sensitive hours, holiday closures, fees, vehicle rules and acceptance details directly with the Town of Huntington before traveling.
The Simplest Way to Avoid a Rejected Huntington Drop-Off
Start by separating ordinary recycling from e-waste, household hazardous waste, paint, batteries, textiles, plastic film, scrap metal, propane tanks and grass. Then check the specific program instead of assuming the center handles every material under the same hours and rules.
Use the 641 New York Avenue address, arrive well before 3:45 PM for ordinary recycling, use the 9 AM–3 PM window for household hazardous waste, bring proof of residency where required and call first for unusual batteries, questionable commercial vehicles or materials not clearly listed by the Town.