This department develops and implements programs and policies that relate to the collection, transportation and disposal of waste material within the town. Waste Management is responsible for drafting legislation and administering local policy and/or State and Federal mandates relating to solid and liquid waste. The department manages residential curbside collection of solid waste, recyclables and yardwaste townwide. It oversees the collection and treatment of liquid waste at the wastewater treatment plant and the two sewer systems. It also monitors and maintains the closed landfill in East Northport and observes and monitors waste flow into the Resource Recovery Facility. The department runs the Recycling Center and Hazardous Household Waste Facility.