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Waste

All residents should properly dispose of trash and avoid dumping anything on Fire Island Boulevard, as it is illegal and subject to severe fines. Please use the appropriate trash receptacles on the beach and boardwalks.

For more details about Bulk household waste, please refer to the Waste Collection Schedule & Guidelines (Summer 2024).

PICK-UP LOCATION
All items must be within five feet of the nearest public walkway prior to 6AM, and containers of 50 pounds or less must be tightly covered. Please note that railroad ties, dirt, concrete, hot tubs, propane, and acetylene tanks are not collected.

BULK & LANDSCAPING
Yard waste must be placed in sturdy plastic bags and stack or tie branches neatly. Small bulk and bagged bundled landscaping debris will be collected on recycling day, while larger bulk or landscaping debris can be arranged with Waste Management.

DUMPSTERS
Do not place any waste on the boulevard including areas where there may be a dumpster. These dumpsters are rented by contractors or residents for their immediate use.

RECOMMENDED RESIDENTIAL BINS
We also recommend residential bins that are more efficient for Waste Management and come with lids attached to prevent wildlife interference.

• Toter 48 Gal. Greenstone Trash Can with Wheels and Attached Lid

• Toter 48 Gal. Blue Rollout Recycling Container with Attached Lid

PRO TIP: To help avoid smells, take a drill bit and drill a few holes in the bottom of your trash cans.

In the event of missed pick-ups, please contact Brownie directly at Carting@BrownieNY.com AND cc: 311@fippoa.org including FIPPOA in the email. You may also report any missed pick-ups directly to the Town of Brookhaven Department of Recycling and Sustainable Materials Management by clicking here or calling 631-451-8696.

Let's work together to keep our community clean and healthy by properly disposing of waste and recycling.

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Annual Tree Sale

Hosted by Pines Conservation Society

Over the years, The Pines Conservation Society (PCS) has helped homeowners to plant more than 5,000 trees beautifying their homes and replacing trees lost to pine beetles and flooding. Its annual tree sale is held at the beginning of March. Be an environmental steward and help keep pines in the Pines! 

In addition, PCS, in collaboration with the National Park Service and FIPPOA, removes infected, dead, or dying trees from the rights-of-way in the community.

Visit PCS to learn more about the Annual Tree Sale and the Tree Removal programs.

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Sand Purchase Program

Some of you may have seen the large equipment in the harbor and on the Boulevard that we are using to perform our biannual dredging project. Dredging the harbor is necessary to allow all boats to come in and out of the harbor without issue.

The sand that is removed from the harbor during this dredging project is available for purchase for $100/cubic yard, while supplies last.

For more information, please use our Sand Purchase Form.

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Wagon Rack

​Many homeowners take advantage of FIPPOA's convenient wagon rack, commonly known as the "community parking lot." It is a benefit to our FIPPOA members.

As a member benefit every season, we issue a new seasonal sticker. We recommend that you lock your wagon at all times as FIPPOA is not responsible for wagons that are lost, stolen, or damaged. An air pump is located at the wagon rack entrance.

Wagon stickers are distributed in the early spring of each season. Wagons without valid stickers are subject to removal. Abandoned locks are also subject to removal. Be sure to subscribe to the mailing list for details!

Wagon Rack Accessibility

Due to the growing trust in FIPPOA, we have more members than in years past. We will now be enforcing a “Sticker-Per-Membership” policy (except for multi-property memberships which remain entitled to two).

Wagon stickers are provided on a (1) sticker per house membership or (1) per associate membership. If additional stickers are required per house membership outside of the initial sticker, we recommend that another person in the same household join as an associate member.

Looking to buy a new wagon to replace an old wagon? Here are a few of the most commonly purchased wagons in The Pines. These specific carts are highlighted because they fit snugly in the corrals of the Wagon Rack and allow ample space for an exit path. ​

• Tipke 2100 Marine Fold-It Utility Cart

• Carts Vermont Mid-size Yard/Garden Cart

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The Pines Post Office

FIPPOA subsidizes services like the US Post Office in the harbor. If you’re a residential property owner, business, or long-term seasonal boater, you may request a post office box free of charge (subject to availability).

• The post office is seasonal from May to October.

• The post office counter is open for postage and parcel pickup on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 11AM - 1:30PM. For safety considerations, do not come to the deck between 9:45 and 11:00 am while they are sorting packages.

• The door to the post office will be open Monday through Saturday from 9:45AM to 3:45PM to pick up your mail from your mailbox.

• Remember to pick up your packages as soon as possible after notification; there is limited storage space. If you must leave them for a few days, notify the post office of your intent by responding to the text message you receive.

• If you have housemates that are sending packages to your mailbox, they must come to the post office with a photo of themselves and register.

• If you need postage stamps, buy them here – the US Postal Service reviews revenue generation in determining the continuation of a local post office, we want to maintain this vital service.

• Volunteers – we still need a few more volunteers. Please email our Postmaster Gene Cook at PinesPostOffice@gmail.com.

• If you would like to purchase a cedar mailbox, you can do so through the Post Office counter during office hours.

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Smoke Detectors and Fire Extinguishers

Installing a smoke detector is an easy and inexpensive way to protect you and your loved ones in the event of a fire.

However, smoke detectors can fail you when you need them most if you don’t address their malfunctions. This is why testing your new home’s smoke detectors is so important.

Light a few matches or spray a smoke test aerosol in front of each sensor every month or two to ensure they’re working.

Be sure to check your fire extinguisher gauge to ensure that the unit is operable. If you need to dispose of your fire extinguisher, call your fire department to ask if they accept drop-offs.

Read more about fire safety in the Pines.

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Freight Dock Rules

The freight dock is the main artery for local businesses and vendors in the Pines. Residents are also able to utilize the freight dock through Coastline’s freight services.

Residents should be mindful of the following:

• Freight dock is closed from 7 PM to 6 AM daily, Sundays, and national holidays. Requests for off-hours usage must have written approval by Harbormaster or Community Manager.

• All freight must be removed by 10 am on the morning following date of freight delivery. If volume exceeds the freight dock capacity, a shorter time period may be applied by FIPPOA.

Read the full detailed list of freight dock rules agreed upon by the Chamber of Commerce and FIPPOA.

To get things on/off the island, keep reading below!

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Pets

Dogs love the Pines, and they also love to poop. As a courtesy, FIPPOA provides free disposable dog poop bags along Fire Island Boulevard and Ocean Walk. You can use the freebies we provide or your own - either way, we urge you to dispose of your mess in your trashcans or public trashcans. Please try and ensure that man’s best friend avoids pooping on the boardwalks or private property.

Be aware that your pets are legally obligated to be on leashes at all times. Although the police do not consistently enforce this law, you may be subject to a fine for walking your dog on the beach without a leash.

Our furry friends love our companionship, but sometimes find a way to escape houses. Remember to tag your furry friends with contact info. It will make it easier to reunite with them if they happen to get lost.

Looking for a new pet tag? Bytetag contains all the information necessary to get your pet home safely. Get 15% off Bytetag using discount code FIPPOA.

Be sure to keep your pets up-to-date on their vaccinations. K9 leptospirosis can be a serious, life-threatening disease.

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Smoking 

If you choose to smoke, please have house rules.   Never smoke in bed.  Use large, heavy non-tip ashtrays.  And never, ever throw a lit cigarette off boardwalks.

Also, there are designated ashtrays in the Harbor area.

Cigarettes are a serious fire hazard. Make sure that your butts are out.

Read more about fire safety in the Pines.

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Community at our Core

We get to build our Pines community together. Say hello to a passer-by on the boardwalk or get to know a complete stranger at Tea or even host a dinner party with all your neighbors. There is such a rich history here in The Pines and we are here to lift each other up.

One of the best ways to build our community is to get involved and volunteer! There are many opportunities or initiatives that we need your help with! And who know, you might learn something new about The Pines while doing it!

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Verizon FIOS

The Internet Task Force, also completed its mission last year with the roll-out of Verizon FIOS high-speed internet service. For those of you who waited until this year to subscribe or who want to reactive your dormant off-season service, we suggest you follow this process.

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Poison Ivy

Be aware that the Pines is filled with poison ivy. Another reason to leash your dog - the oil from a poison ivy plant can easily transfer from their fur to your skin. Learn more about poison ivy on Fire Island here.

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Planning Your Year

The Pines has previously been viewed as a seasonal community, with few year-round residents. With the arrival of FiOS and remote working, our infrastructure is beginning to shift more toward a three-season community.

Many folks start to come out as soon as the ‘Early Spring’ ferry schedule change and stay out to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, and even the New Year. These months are seen as some of the best months to appreciate the Pines and build friendships with your fellow neighbors.

• FERRY SCHEDULE - We encourage all residents to visit the Pines anytime during the year. With an increased ridership demand in Early Spring and Late Fall, we hope to help encourage an increased ferry schedule supply to match our community needs.

• SHOP LOCAL - it is important to our local economy that you support our local businesses so that they can continue to operate past peak season to support the Pines community.

• RENTAL SEASON - While peak season is colloquially defined as Memorial Day to Labor Day, we are seeing a shift in more renters and homeowners extending their season to celebrate the epic Halloween Party, hosted at the Sip ‘n Twirl. Before you plan to stay for these months, make sure your home can support you against the colder weather months.

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Voter Registration

Second homeowners have a major stake in the Fire Island communities where they maintain a home, but unless you vote in one of Fire Island’s co ngressional districts, you will not have a say in how your tax dollars are being spent, or in decisions that will affect the future of the Pines community for years to come. In swing districts, dual-resident voters can determine the outcome of congressional elections.

We encourage Pines homeowners and renters to change their voter registration to their owned or rented Pines address. Doing so will enable you to vote in Brookhaven local elections, the Fire Island Pines Fire Commissioners annual election, and of course in federal elections in a New York geography that is considered a competitive, swing district.

This flyer explains how voting on Fire Island can make a difference.

And please keep in mind that with New York State now offering early voting opportunities at multiple sights on Long Island close to Sayville, voting in person is now easier than it has ever been.

• Download voter registration form here or request through the NY website

• Request an absentee ballot here

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Commuter Benefits

Many NYC employers offer commuter benefits to their employees like “Wage Works” or other benefit platforms.

Be sure to check if your program recognizes both LIRR and Sayville Ferry as eligible acceptors of the program your employer participates in. If so and you utilize the debit commuter card program, you can purchase your LIRR or Sayville Ferry tickets using this employer benefit to travel between The Pines and your office in NYC.