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Municipal solid waste

Crown Recycling fire remains under investigation; facility had no asbestos on site: officials

by Jun 11, 2025
Investigations into the cause and impacts of a fire that "completely destroyed" a Calverton solid waste facility last Wednesday remain ongoing, officials say.

Questions linger about recycling plant fire

by Jun 8, 2025
We can’t let this week go by without expressing deep gratitude for the first responders from across the region who fought the massive fire at Crown Recycling in Calverton June 4. But questions remain about what went up in flames at the plant this week and the impacts that had on first responders and surrounding residents.

New residential carter picked, comp plan impact statement accepted: Aug. 6 Town Board wrap

by Aug 14, 2024
Actions taken at the Aug. 6 Town Board meeting, including: awarding a five-year solid waste collection and disposal contract to Colucci Carting of Middle Island.

Riverhead looks to launch expanded food scraps recycling program

by Jan 3, 2023
Riverhead Town is looking to expand the pilot food scraps recycling program launched last year by the Environmental Advisory Committee.

Many reasons why town partnership in waste-to-energy plant is a bad idea

by Feb 24, 2019
There are plenty of red flags about the proposal for the Town of Riverhead to partner in a waste-to-energy plant on Youngs Avenue. Column by Greg Blass.

Changes ahead for yard waste collection in Riverhead Town

by Jan 23, 2019
Residents will be required to separate yard waste from other wastes on designated yard waste collection days or it won’t be picked up by the carter, which will make a separate pickup run for it.