Officials warn residents to be aware of illegal donation bins
A clothing donation bin in the Lidl parking lot on Merrick Road in Massapequa was not allowed to be there, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said Friday.
Share:
More Stories
1:51
Doctors: Excessive scrolling on social media can have negative impact on brain health
3h ago1:22
Yonkers residents bundle up as temps drop
4h ago0:27
Police: 14-year-old girl critically injured in Newburgh shooting
8h ago1:49
Sunshine, wind and bitterly cold conditions in the Hudson Valley
10h ago
Stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65
21h ago0:24
Kings Foundation holds annual White Plains holiday event
22h ago1:51
Doctors: Excessive scrolling on social media can have negative impact on brain health
3h ago1:22
Yonkers residents bundle up as temps drop
4h ago0:27
Police: 14-year-old girl critically injured in Newburgh shooting
8h ago1:49
Sunshine, wind and bitterly cold conditions in the Hudson Valley
10h agoStolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65
21h ago0:24
Kings Foundation holds annual White Plains holiday event
22h agoNassau County officials are warning residents about a donation bin scam.
A clothing donation bin in the Lidl parking lot on Merrick Road in Massapequa was not allowed to be there, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said Friday.
The town carted off the illegal bin - which did not have an organization’s name - after officials held a press conference in front of it.
They warning residents to be careful before they donate. Officials suspect the donated items were being sold and not given to those in need.
Officials said the bin in the supermarket parking lot is not the only illegal one they've seen.
The Town of Oyster Bay supervisor said residents could call 516-624-6200 to find out if a bin in the town is legal or illegal.
He said some things that might mean a bin is not legitimate is when it's shabbily made, have sloppy writing and no legitimate organization's name.
More from News 12
0:23
Police: Man hospitalized following Poughkeepsie shooting
3:44
Between the lines: Investigation reveals alleged publishing scandal impacting authors across the tri-state, nation
2:07
Kane In Your Corner: How homeowners can prevent real estate fraud
2:18
Do you know how accurate your credit report is? Kane in Your Corner shows you how to spot, fix mistakes
2:10
How safe is our water supply in the tri-state area? Kane In Your Corner asks some of the big water companies
1:45
