This is our new FAQ page where you can find answers to
many of your questions about our Setauket Meadows Community
- Where can I learn more about recycling events near me?
- Where can I find financial information about our community?
- The Clubhouse and Pool have been reopened but with restrictions due to Covid-19. Please read these restrictions in the Announcements Section before entering the Clubhouse or Pool. Click here to view it.
- What are the Summer pool hours for children?
- What are the Winter pool hours for children?
- How do I contact Winters Bros. Garbage Collection Company?
- What are the "normal" days of trash and recycling of bottles and cans?
-Place your trash can at the curb after 6 PM on Monday and Thursday of each week for collection on Tuesday and Friday.
-Place your recyclables at the curb in a garbage can after 6 PM on Tuesday for collection on Wednesday.
In the Wintertime:
-Place your trash can at the curb after 4 PM on Monday and Thursday of each week for collection on Tuesday and Friday.
-Place your recyclables at the curb in a garbage can after 4 PM on Tuesday for collection on Wednesday.
Please follow the Calendar of Events to determine when a recycling day is for paper or bottles and cans. They alternate each Wednesday.
- What happens if there is a holiday on one of the regular trash collection days? Follow the following rules for garbage collection when a holiday falls in the week:
NOTE: Glass bottles of any color or plastic bags are not accepted as recyclables. Dispose of glass and plastic bags with the normal trash.
In discussions with our garbage collector, Winters Bros. has advised us of the following guidelines during times when there is a holiday in the week. In 2022 Winters Bros recognizes the following six holidays:
- New Years Day (Saturday)
- Memorial Day (Monday)
- Independence Day (Monday)
- Labor Day (Monday)
- Thanksgiving Day (Thursday)
- Christmas Day (Saturday)
- If a holiday falls on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, garbage will be collected one day after the usual collection day. The recycle day in that week will be eliminated. Garbage collection will be back on schedule on Friday of the holiday week.
- If a holiday falls on a Thursday or Friday, garbage will be collected on Saturday of that week."
- Trash must be placed in covered containers, not in bags.
- Trash or recycling material found in the street due to improper packaging will result in a FINE.
- Unit numbers should be visible on all containers and covers.
- Trash and recycling containers are to be stored in the resident's garage when not at the curb and be returned to garage as soon as possible after pickup.
- Trash and recyclable items are not to be brought to the curb earlier than 6:00 P.M the evening before pickup.(4pm in the Winter)
- Recycled paper must be placed in a sturdy bag or box or be tied in a sturdy package or be placed in a garbage can.
- Plastic and cans must be rinsed and placed in an authorized covered container.
- What is the speed limit limit within the Community? The speed limit is 15 mph.
- What are the resident parking rules for our Community? All residents must use their own driveway and garage for parking. Parking areas other than driveways and Clubhouse are designated as GUEST PARKING and residents are NOT permitted overnight (or all day) parking there.
However, a legal third person residing in the unit may be issued a special parking sticker allowing access to open parking spaces.
- How do I learn about the social activities of our Community?
- The Social Committee sends periodic emails to the entire community announcing social activities.
- You can view the Setauket Meadows web page which announces Future Social Events.
- You can review the Calendar of Events page on the Setauket Meadows web site. Click here to view the Calendar of Events.
- I would like to participate in the community's sports activities. How do I know what, when and where the sports activities take place.
- The members of our community play pickle ball and tennis periodically throughout the week. Typically pickle ball is played on Tuesday and Thursday at 9 AM. Tennis is played on Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 9 AM. Go down to the courts and get your name added to the pickle ball and tennis email lists. They will help you decide what, when and where you would like to play. OR, you can contact Rich Lester for pickleball or tennis events. He'll place your name on the pickleball and/or tennis email lists so you'll know when play will take place. If you would like to participate in Mens Golf, you may contact Joe Polizzi to get the golf details. Both Rich and Joe can be reached by using the Residents List to contact them.
- We also have an informal bowling league which takes place every Wednesday at 11 AM at Port Jeff Bowl. If you want to bowl with the Setauket Meadows community members, just come down to the bowling alley and join the group. We have a lot of fun as we bowl. You'll love it!
- Pool is played Wednesday evening in the Clubhouse. Check it out.
- How often does the Setalker, our community newsletter, get published?
- I would like to write an article for publication in the Setalker. How do I go about doing that? If you write an article for the Setalker and think it can be published, send your article via email to Ray Dawson at biggerboat@me.com.
- I would like to attend the periodic Home Owners Association Board Meeting. How do I know when they are held? Click here to see the 2022 HOA Board Meeting Dates.
- How To Create A Maintenance Request With HPM
Would you like to recycle something. Check out these web sites for information that will be helpful to you.
Battery Disposal Guide for Households - Where to Safely Recycle Used Batteries
Earth911.com - Find Recycling Centers and Learn How To Recycle
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Battery Disposal Guide for Households - Where to Safely Recycle Used Batteries
Earth911.com - Find Recycling Centers and Learn How To Recycle
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