The Town does not provide curbside collection of garbage or recyclables. Residents may arrange for collection with a private carter, but many avoid the cost of collection and bring their waste to the Transfer Station themselves. The facility has a resident drop-off area where “self-haulers” deposit their waste and recyclables in designated bunkers. There is a bunker for household garbage (in the Town yellow garbage bags), and bunkers for each category of recyclables, i.e., 1) mixed paper and cardboard; 2) mixed metal and plastic containers (#s 1 and 2 plastics ONLY); and 3) glass bottles. Self-haulers must have a resident disposal permit on their vehicle (available from the Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall in Southold) OR pay a single entry fee of $5 per trip (not required for those dropping off recyclables only). Those with bulky items that cannot be bagged, as well as construction debris and yard waste must go to the weigh scales where vehicles are weighed in, directed to the appropriate dumping area, then weighed out and charged fees based on the weight of the debris disposed. Attendants and scale operators are available for assistance and instructions. The Transfer Station is open 7:00 am – 5:00 pm 7 days a week (closed Holidays).