Community News

Covanta Hempstead continued a 32-year tradition by sponsoring the Town of Hempstead’s annual recycling-themed Poster Contest. Students from schools within the town competed for the chance to win great prizes and the opportunity to have their artwork displayed on town garbage trucks. Covanta ...

Covanta’s Long Island facilities (Covanta Babylon, Covanta Hempstead, Covanta Huntington and Covanta MacArthur) presented a donation of $2,000 to the Family & Children’s Association of Long Island. For over 135 years, the organization has been devoted to protecting and strengthening Long ...

Covanta’s Long Island facilities (Covanta Babylon, Covanta Hempstead, Covanta Huntington and Covanta MacArthur) proudly continued their sponsorship of the Wreaths Across America program. This effort coordinates holiday wreath-laying ceremonies at veterans’ cemeteries, including Calverton and Long ...

Covanta Hempstead hosted representatives from the Long Island Children’s Museum for a tour. Located only blocks from the facility, this state-of-the-art museum offers interactive science exhibits and workshops designed specifically for children in their most formative years. Covanta Hempstead will ...

Covanta Hempstead helped a local Boy Scout from nearby Rockville Centre, NY, achieve his Eagle Scout badge. The facility assisted with reverent retirement of a large quantity of American flags he collected for his Eagle Scout project. The Hempstead team was happy to help this young man achieve the ...

The Long Island facilities (Covanta Babylon, Covanta Hempstead, Covanta Huntington and Covanta MacArthur) sponsored the monthly meeting of Long Island Metro Business Association (LIMBA). State Assemblyman Steve Englebright, chairman of the Environmental Committee, spoke about current issues ...

Covanta Hempstead, Covanta Babylon and Covanta MacArthur also teamed up to spread holiday joy for local kids. The facilities donated many bundles of toys that were distributed to several outreach centers across Long Island.

Covanta Hempstead served as the premier sponsor of Nassau County’s Veterans Winter Stand Down in Freeport, NY. Veterans were able to drive up and collect essential winter clothing items along with non-perishable food, delivered in a reusable bag with the Covanta logo.

The Long Island facilities (Covanta Babylon, Covanta Hempstead, Covanta Huntington and Covanta MacArthur) sponsored the Turkey and Trimmings campaign run by Island Harvest, Long Island’s largest food bank, to provide holiday meals to families in need. Community Affairs Specialist Maureen Early ...

A team of runners from Covanta Hempstead participated in the Run for Heroes event. The event was sponsored by Covanta along with New York State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin. The Run for Heroes supports local VFWs and American Legion Posts within the Assemblywoman’s district.