Resident's Guide

How to Report an Issue


Not sure who to call? Here's who handles what in Bohemia, with phone numbers and links to get problems fixed. In an emergency, always call 911.

๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ Potholes & Road Issues

Town of Islip Department of Public Works
  1. Call the Town of Islip pothole hotline: (631) 224-5610, or report online at islipny.gov/report.
  2. Provide the street name, nearest cross street or house number, and a description of the problem.

Note: the Town can only repair roads under Town jurisdiction. Some roads in our area are maintained by Suffolk County or New York State โ€” if it's not a Town road, the Town can direct you to the right agency.

๐Ÿ’ก Broken Streetlights & Traffic Signs

Town of Islip Traffic Safety Division
  1. Call the Traffic Safety Division: (631) 224-5535. They maintain streetlights, traffic signals, and street signs on Town and County roads within Islip.
  2. Note the pole number if visible, plus the nearest address or cross street, and describe the problem (light out, flickering, on during the day, damaged pole).

A downed pole or exposed wires is an emergency โ€” stay clear and call 911, then PSEG Long Island at 1-800-490-0075.

๐Ÿ  Code Enforcement & Zoning Concerns

Town of Islip Division of Code Enforcement
  1. Call the Central Complaint Unit: (631) 224-5460. This covers zoning complaints, illegal dwellings, outdoor storage, unregistered vehicles, and property maintenance issues.
  2. Describe the property location and the concern. Complaints are registered and investigated by the Division of Code Enforcement (28 Nassau Avenue, Islip).
  3. More information: Code Enforcement at islipny.gov.

๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Garbage & Recycling

Town of Islip Department of Environmental Control
  1. Look up your home's collection schedule: Garbage & Yard Waste Pickup Search.
  2. Recycling alternates weekly โ€” check the WRAP Recycling Calendar.
  3. Missed pickup or sanitation concern? Call Environmental Control: (631) 595-3630.

Pails must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day and weigh under 50 lbs each.

Still not sure who to call? Email us at bohemiacivicassoc@gmail.com and we'll help point you in the right direction โ€” that's what we're here for.