Your cooperation is needed in our effort to help the environment, ensure your safety and save tax payer
dollars. Please take a moment to read this important information and adhere to the Glen Cove City Code.
Leaves and all yard waste must be placed in CLEAR plastic bags !
DO NOT rake or blow leaves into the street!
Wednesday is the day for leaf pick up...
Please put them out on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning before 8 a.m. When leaves are not in
clear bags or are mixed with other garbage or yard was te, the City must pay a “tipping fee” for disposal at
the waste handling facility.
Please help the City avoid unnecessary fees by bagging your leaves separately in clear plastic bags.
Composting...
Composting is great for growing flowers and vegetables: it returns nutrients to the soil and saves City
labor and equipment costs. More information on composting is available at City Hall and on our website.
Raking or blowing leaves into the street becomes a safety hazard and is prohibited by the Glen Cove
Municipal Code. Violations will be issued to both the homeowner and the landscaper if one is involved.
Commercial and Retail Property Maintenance
The owner or occupant of every commercial or retail facility in the City is responsible for keeping the
sidewalks, curbs and adjoining parking areas clean and free from trash, dirt, weeds, rubbish and
obstructions of any kind. Any accumulation of papers, boxes, debris, garbage, ashes, sweepings, cans or
refuse should be cleaned up in a timely fashion. Failure to comply with the code may result in the
issuance of court summonses.