Recyclopedia By Category
RECYCLOPEDIA - The Three Rs of Recycling
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Aerosol Cans
Reduce/Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
If empty and clean, recycle in the mixed recycling bin. Recycle the plastic top as well.
Disposal
If can is not empty, it must be treated as hazardous waste. Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Aluminum, Cans
Reduce/Reuse
This item should be recycled.
Recycle
Recycle in the mixed bin. Must be empty and clean.
Disposal
This item should be recycled.
Aluminum, Foil and Plates
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Clean and place in mixed recycling bin.
Disposal
Please recycle unless you are unable to clean it.
Antennas, TV
Reuse
Currently there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
This is scrap metal and can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
This item should be recycled.
Antifreeze
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Recycle
Currently there is no recycling option for this item.
Disposal
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Audio Cassettes
Recycle
Greendisk- (800) 305-3475
Greendisk takes all forms of electronic media and their cases. They call it technotrash. The technotrash is cleaned, degaussed, erased and otherwise cleansed of any information. Greendisk reuses what it can and resells it, or recycles what cannot be reused. For a full menu of services, technotrash they accept, and fees, go to the website. https://www.greendisk.com/gdsite/default.aspx
Disposal
May be placed with trash.
Auto Parts
Reuse
Please recycle when possible.
Recycle
Smaller, clean, single material parts are scrap metal and can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Soiled or oily items are waste and must be picked up by a private hauler.
Automobile (car) - Donate Old and Used
Reuse
The Salvation Army accepts cars and boats as donations. A pickup can be scheduled by calling (800) 958-7825.
Recycle
Disposal
Bags, Plastic
Reduce/Reuse
Reuse in waste baskets, if clean.
You can reduce the need for plastic bags by carrying reusable ones.
Recycle
Recycle all bags (even if they do not have numbers). All supermarkets, CVS, Target, and some other stores will accept plastic bags for recycling. (The preferred method is to place all recyclable plastic bags into one bag, and tie it at the top to keep all the bags inside.) ShopRite has a collection bin out front.
Examples of plastic bags that can be recycled at these drop-off centers include bags for: Retail, carryout, produce, newspaper, bread, dry cleaning bags, zip-top food storage bags (clean and dry.) Also product wrap on cases of bottles, paper towels, napkins, bathroom tissue, diapers, sanitary products, etc.
Any plastic film packaging or bag that has the How2Recycle Label shown at right
Disposal
Please recycle unless soiled.
Basketball Hoops
Reuse
Donate if in fair condition.
Freecycle has a White Plains group: https://groups.freecycle.org/group/WhitePlainsNY/posts/all
Recycle
The village picks up scrap metal recycling on Wednesdays by appointment. Make an appointment here: https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
This item should be recycled.
Bathtubs
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This is considered construction/demolition debris and must be disposed of by your contractor.
Batteries, flashlight
These batteries are also typically used in toys, radios, remote controls, and flashlights. They are the AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, long life C and D cells.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Non-rechargeable household batteries are not considered hazardous and may be put in with your trash.
Battery, Auto or Car
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item
Recycle
Your garage or dealer should accept it. Or, go to autozone.com for the nearest AutoZone store.
Disposal
This material is hazardous waste and cannot be placed with trash. Hazardous waste is accepted at Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Battery, Button Cell
Button cell batteries are most typically found in cameras, hearing aid devices and wristwatches. They are small, thin, and round.
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
These batteries contain hazardous materials. They are accepted at Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Disposal
You may bring button cell batteries to one of the following stores where they will be disposed of properly: Home Depot, Staples, or CVS. Do not put these batteries in the trash.
Battery, Non-Rechargeable (Alkaline)
These batteries are typically used in toys, radios, remote controls, and flashlights. They are the AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, long life C, and long life D cells.
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
These batteries do not contain hazardous chemicals and should be disposed of in the regular trash. (Rechargeable batteries and button batteries are considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of differently.)
Battery, Rechargeable
Rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless power tools, cell phones, video cameras, laptop computers, digital cameras, radio-controlled toys, and portable computers. Types include nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH), lithium ion (Li-ion), and small sealed lead acid.
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Rechargeable batteries can be recycled at Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Alternatively, you may bring rechargeable batteries to the following locations, where they will be disposed of properly: Home Depot, Staples, or CVS.
Disposal
Most consumer products using rechargeable batteries have been designed to allow easy battery removal for proper disposal and recycling. If the battery cannot be removed, the entire product may be brought to the H-MRF (see "Recycle")
Bedding, Sheets, and Towels
Reuse
If in useable, good condition, consider donating:
Love in Action in Yorktown Heights
https://yorktownloveinaction.com/
Goodwill
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Schedule a pickup (877) 399-2570, or put in donation bin located in Cortlandt Manor
If not suitable for human use, consider donating to Adopt-a-Dog in Armonk, NY. Please call first.
Recycle
Textiles can now be dropped off at Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility (H-MRF) located on the Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. They will either be donated or recycled depending on their condition. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
Disposal
These can be disposed of as waste, but the reuse and recycle options above will keep them out of a landfill or incinerator.
Belts, leather/plastic
Reuse
Belts in good condition can be donated to:
Love in Action in Yorktown
https://yorktownloveinaction.com/
Goodwill
https://www.goodwill.org/
Recycle
Currently there is no recycle option for this item.Disposal
This item is trash and can be placed curbside, but the options listed under "reuse" will prevent it being sent to a landfill or incinerator.
Bicycles
Reuse
If in working condition, you could try selling it through Craig's List, or consider posting for free on Freecycle.org. Bike enthusiasts may be interested in Recycle-A-Bicycle, which accepts adult and children's bikes.
Donate your used bicycles to Danny's cycles in Scarsdale. Danny's accepts adult and children's bikes, but there is a greater need for adult bikes.
dannyscycles.com
Recycle
If unusable, remove non-metal parts and recycle curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Should be reused or recycled.
Binders, 3-Ring
Reduce/Reuse
If lightly used you can donate to Good Will or Love in Action.
Recycle
Binders must be dissected in order to be recycled. Cut off the metal 3-ring mechanism and place in comingled bin. Extract the cardboard and vinyl from the front and back covers. Vinyl goes in the comingled bin and cardboard in the paper and cardboard bin.
Disposal
Should be recycled. If you cannot take the binder apart, the entire item may be placed with waste.
Books, Hardcover
Reduce/Reuse
If your books are in good condition, there are several options to consider.
The Croton Free Library accepts donations for its yearly book sale. There is a donation bin at the bottom of the library parking lot. No textbooks please. Collection has been suspended during the pandemic but should resume once the library reopens fully.
Goodwill accepts donations of books.
https://www.goodwill.org/
Better World Books - Sell or recycle. Will pay for shipping. You must get the books to UPS. Check site for details.
Green Textbooks - Accepts textbooks up to 20 years old. Check site for details.
Stuffed Animals for Emergencies (SAFE) - This not-for-profit accepts children's books, stuffed animals, toys, and baby blankets that are clean and in good condition. SAFE delivers them to children in emergency situations or donates them to other children's organizations, military organizations, libraries and nursing homes. This is a mail-in program.
Recycle
The book can be disassembled and the pages recycled in the paper and cardboard bin.Disposal
The covers, bindings, spine, and glue remnants are waste and cannot be recycled.
Books, Softcover
Reduce/Reuse
If your books are in good condition, the Croton Harmon Free Library accepts donations for its yearly book sale. There is a bin for books at the bottom of the library's parking lot. Collection has been suspended during the pandemic but should resume once the library reopens fully.
Recycle
Place in paper and cardboard bin.
Disposal
Please reuse or recycle.
Bottles, Glass (Clear, Colored, Beer, Wine, Soda)
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Place in mixed recycling bin. Must be empty and clean. Metal cap can also be recycled.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Bottles, Plastic (Clear, Colored, Opaque, Water, Salad Dressing, Soda, Juice, Shampoo)
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
All plastics #1-7 can be put in mixed recycling bin. Must be clean and empty. Plastic tops can also be recycled.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Bottles, salad dressing
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
You can recycle plastics numbered #1-7. Place in the mixed recycling bin. Must be clean and empty. Plastic tops can also be recycled.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Boxes, Corrugated Cardboard
Reduce/Reuse
Some gardeners use flattened cardboard boxes for mulch, with wood chips or shredded bark on top of them. They make an excellent weed barrier for a whole season, much better than the wood chips or bark alone. With the tape and stickers removed, the rest will gradually decompose.
Recycle
Place curbside on your recycling day. Empty them of plastic packing materials first. Smaller boxes can be put inside one another. Big boxes should be flattened and stacked, or bundled with twine. Plastic packing materials must be disposed of or recycled separately.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Boxes, Paperboard
Reduce/Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
Place in paper and cardboard recycling bin. Plastic windows on the box are OK.
Examples:
- Food Boxes: Cereal, pasta, snacks, pet food, crackers, Jello, etc.
- Non-Food Boxes: Tissue, shoe, toy, gift.
Remove tape and Styrofoam.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Brita Water Filters
Reuse
Recycle
Brita water filters are #5 plastic. You may recycle.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Bubble Wrap
Reduce/Reuse
Bubble wrap can be saved for reuse in personal shipping protection.
Recycle
Bubble wrap is accepted by the ShopRite bin for plastic bag and other plastic film recycling.
Disposal
Please recycle if possible.
Cables (Computer Peripherals)
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item
Recycle
This is e-waste. Schedule a Wednesday curbside pick-up here: https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Alternatively, you can bring all e-waste to Radio Shack, Staples, or any location that sells computer equipment. Call first to be certain they will accept this material.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Cake and Brownie Boxes
Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
Non-corrugated cardboard can be put in the paper and cardboard recycling bin.Disposal
Please recycle.
Candy Wrappers
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Currently this item cannot be recycled.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Capri-Sun and Other Brand Juice Pouches
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
There is currently no recycling option for this item.
Disposal
Place in trash.
Caps, Bottle (Plastic, Metal)
Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
Recycle in the mixed bin.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Cardboard, Corrugated
Reduce/Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
Remove packing material from boxes and dispose of it separately. Collapse cardboard and place inside another box, or tie
in bundles. Place curbside on recycling day.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Cardboard, Foil-Lined
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place in trash.
Cardboard, Soda and Beer Packaging
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Flatten and put in paper / cardboard recycling bin.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Carpets, Rugs, and Padding
Reduce/Reuse
If rugs are small, animal shelters may accept them, but call first. SPCA of Westchester: (914) 603-7132
If in good condition, offer on Freecycle
https://groups.freecycle.org/group/WhitePlainsNY/posts/all
or donate on Greendrop
Recycle
In addition to clothing, the expanded textile recycling program now provides residents the opportunity to recycle shoes, sneakers, slippers, boots, backpacks, purses, duffle bags, gloves, sheets, towels, blankets, curtains, leather, throw rugs, pet clothing, and more. The items can be in any condition (torn, worn, stained, broken zippers, etc.) as long as they are clean, dry, and odorless. A full list of accepted items can be found online at: https://environment.westchestergov.com/residents/recycling-guidelines/textiles
Residents can dispose of their textiles and other hard-to-get-rid-of household waste by making a convenient appointment with the County’s Household-Material Recycling Facility (H-MRF), 15 Woods Road, Valhalla. The H-MRF is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only. For more information about the H-MRF, or to make an appointment today, visit https://environment.westchestergov.com/facilities/h-mrf or call (914) 813-5425.
Disposal
If your item is not appropriate for reuse, place with waste. Carpets/rugs/padding can be picked up on trash days.
Catalogs
Reduce/Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
Put in recycling bin with paper and cardboard.
Disposal
This item should be recycled.
CD's and CD Cases
Reuse
Barter, sell or donate.
You may also donate to the Croton Free Library's annual book and CD sale. Collection bins are found at the base of the library parking lot.
Recycle
CD cases can be recycled in the mixed recycling bin. CDs cannot.
Greendisk is a company that specializes in recycling electronic waste, including CDs. This is a mail-in program. https://www.greendisk.com/gdsite/default.aspx
Disposal
Can be disposed of as trash, but the options listed under "reuse" and "recycle" will avoid having them go to a landfill or incinerator.
Cell Phones
This item contains electronic waste and must be disposed of properly. It cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
It's a good idea to remove personal information before you dispose of your cell phone. Permanent data deletion usually requires several steps. Remove the memory or subscriber identity module (SIM) card from the phone. That's an important first step in deleting information, but you likely will need to do more to erase all the sensitive data on your device. Go to the FTC's website for more information on how to remove your personal information.
Reduce/Reuse
AT&T sponsors Cell Phones For Soldiers, a nonprofit organization that uses funds from recycled cell phones to buy prepaid phone cards for active duty military personnel. You can drop off your used phone at any AT&T wireless store, or at the Yorktown town clerk's office, 363 Underhill Ave in Yorktown, (914) 962-5722, call first.
Recycle
Cell phones can be returned to the place of purchase.
You can also drop off old cell phones to Home Depot, Best Buy, or Target, or go to this website to find additional recycling locations nearby:
https://www.call2recycle.org/locator/
Cell phones are e-waste. You can bring them to the Westchester County Household Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Disposal
Cell phones contain batteries that cannot be put into your waste for pickup. Additionally, many cell phones contain heavy metals which can contaminate the environment. Please use one of the Reuse or Recycle options.
Cellophane
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Currently there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.Ceramics
Reuse
If in good condition, sell or consider donating to a local thrift shop.
Recycle
Currently there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
If the item is broken, place with waste.
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but reuse options will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Cereal Boxes
Reuse/Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
These boxes are placed in the paper and cardboard recycling bin. Plastic windows on the box are OK.
Other Examples of food containers that can be recycled with paper and cardboard:
Pasta boxes, Pet Food bags, Cracker boxes, Jello boxes, Frozen Food boxes, Egg Cartons
Disposal
Please recycle.
Chain Link Fences
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item
Recycle
This is scrap metal. Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Chains
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
This is scrap metal and can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Charcoal Lighter Fluid
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
If empty and clean, the metal or plastic container can be recycled. Rinse and leave the top off.
Recycle plastics #1-7 in mixed recycling bin.
Recycle metal curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
.
Disposal
Do not put lighter fluid in the trash or down the drain. It is hazardous waste and can be disposed of at Westchester County's Hazardous Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Christmas Tree Lights
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
E-waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Holiday LEDS is a for-profit company that will accept your holiday lights for recycling. They will also send you a coupon for a discount towards purchasing new holiday lights from their website. Click here to visit the website for details.
Christmas Light Source is a for-profit company that partners with a local recycler to dispose of old and broken Christmas lights. Proceeds from the recycling are used to buy books to be donated to the Marine Toys for Tots drive. Click here to visit the website for details.
Disposal
These are considered electronic waste and should be recycled. See "recycling" for instructions.
Christmas Trees
Reuse
There is currently no reuse option for this item.
Recycle
There is currently no recycle option for this item.
Disposal
Holiday trees, untrimmed and unbagged, will be collected curbside during the month of January.
Cigarette Packs
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Remove the inner foil and place with paper and cardboard for recycling.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Clothes hangers, metal
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Can be recycled as scrap metal. Or bring wire clothes hangers back to your local dry cleaner. They should be in good condition.
Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
Please recycle.
Clothes hangers, plastic
Reduce/Reuse
At checkout, decline hangers if you do not need more of them.
Donate to a thrift shop.
Recycle
There is currently no recycle option for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Clothes hangers, vinyl-coated
Reduce/Reuse
If hangers are in good condition, donate them to a dry cleaner or thrift store.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This item can be disposed of in the trash.
Clothes, Damaged (Not Reusable)
Reduce/Reuse
If you have enough rags, see "Recycle."
Recycle
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson has partnered with Helpsy to offer a free, home pickup clothing recycling service for residents. Helpsy will accept clean, dry, odorless clothing. Damaged clothing can be turned into rags for industrial use or stuffing and insulation. Croton residents can visit www.helpsy.com/crotononhudsonny and schedule at-home pickups on Thursdays, starting March 7, 2024. After scheduling a pickup, residents can leave the items at their front door in clearly labeled plastic bags. Drivers make home pickups between 7 am and 5 pm. Helpsy recommends requesting a pickup when you have a minimum of 3 bags to minimize emissions. For additional questions, please email info@helpsy.co or call 1-800-244-6350.
Goodwill will accept clothes for recycling. The clothing gets shredded and delivered in bulk to foreign countries for repurposing. For drop off sites, go to the Goodwill website.
Greentree Textiles recycles fabric. They can be found at the Ossining Farmers market every Saturday:
https://www.greentreetextiles.org/donate/
All kinds of clothing can be dropped off at Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility, which will ensure they will be reused or recycled. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined will avoid it being discarded into a landfill or incinerated.
Clothes, Good Condition (Suitable for Donation)
Reduce/Reuse
Sell, hand down, or donate. The following organizations accept clothes:
- Big Brothers, Big Sisters - Call (877) 399-2570 to request a pickup or find a dropoff bin through their website: http://www.bigswestchester.org/donate-clothing
- Love in Action (Yorktown Heights) https://yorktownloveinaction.com/donations/
Recycle
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson has partnered with Helpsy to offer a free, home pickup clothing recycling service for residents. Helpsy will accept clean, dry, odorless clothing. Croton residents can visit www.helpsy.com/crotononhudsonny and schedule at-home pickups on Thursdays, starting March 7, 2024. After scheduling a pickup, residents can leave the items at their front door in clearly labeled plastic bags. Drivers make home pickups between 7 am and 5 pm. Helpsy recommends requesting a pickup when you have a minimum of 3 bags to minimize emissions. For additional questions, please email info@helpsy.co or call 1-800-244-6350.
Fabric is now accepted, and sent out either for reuse or recycling, by Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
Disposal
This item may be put out as waste, but the "reuse" and "recycle" options will avoid sending it to a landfill or incinerator.
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)
Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury which is hazardous and must be disposed of properly. They cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycling option available for this item.
Disposal
Do not dispose of in the trash.
CFLs are accepted at Home Depot.
Both CFLs and fluorescent tubes can be disposed of at Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Computer Equipment
This is e-waste and contains hazardous materials which must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reduce/Reuse
If your equipment is in working condition, National Cristina Foundation accepts computer equipment for donation to organizations serving the disadvantaged. Click here to visit their website.
Recycle
E-waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Alternatively, you can bring all e-waste to Staples, Radio Shack, Best Buy, or any location that sells computer equipment. Call first to be certain they will accept this material, or if there are any restrictions.
Disposal
Computers contain hazardous waste and cannot be disposed of in your trash. Please recycle.
Computers
This is e-waste and contains hazardous materials which must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
If your equipment is in working condition, National Cristina Foundation accepts computer equipment for donation to organizations serving the disadvantaged. Click here to visit their website.
Recycle
Electronic waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Concrete Blocks
This item is construction materials and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
If in good condition, consider selling on Craigslist or donating via Freecycle.
Freecycle
https://groups.freecycle.org/group/WhitePlainsNY/posts/all
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This item cannot be placed with trash for disposal. Request that your contractor properly dispose of old or unwanted construction materials.
Construction Debris
Reduce/Reuse
Contact Synergis for information on best methods for reducing or recycling construction materials. See "recycle."
Recycle
Many construction materials can be recycled or reused. Ask your contractor to evaluate or investigate options. Organizations may want to contact Synergis, a Zero Waste Group.
Disposal
Arrange proper disposal with your contractor. Most construction debris cannot be put out with your regular trash or recycling.
Cooking Oil
Reuse
Currently, there is no local reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycling option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste. If liquid, absorb with kitty litter first. Do not put large quantities of cooking oil down the drain, even when mixed with hot water. Drains are not made to handle grease. And oil pollutes local waterways.
Copy Machines
This is e-waste and contains hazardous materials which must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
If your equipment is in working condition, National Cristina Foundation facilitates donation of computer equipment to organizations serving the disadvantaged. Click here to visit their website.
Recycle
Electronic waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Cords, Electrical
Electrical cords are usually lined with copper to conduct the electricity, which is one of the most valuable metals you can recycle.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
You can recycle metal and electronic waste curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Many scrap metal recyclers will accept cords and remove the plastic insulation. Best Buy accepts electronic cables, as do many Goodwill stores for recycling through a partnership with Dell.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Corks
Cork is a biodegradable, recyclable material that doesn't need to be disposed of in a landfill.
Reuse
Cork is a natural tree product that can be ground up and used as mulch for your houseplants to help them retain moisture.
Cork can also be composted.
Recycle
ReCork is a national organization that recycles cork into products such as shoe soles.
The following local businesses are drop-off locations for ReCork:
Grape Expectations, 92 N. Broadway,
Tarrytown, NY, 10591
914-332-0294
Best Wine Purveyors,210 Marble Avenue
Pleasantville, NY, 10570
914-579-2280
Call to confirm drop-off hours.
Disposal
Please reuse or recycle to avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Corrugated Cardboard
Reuse
Cardboard can be used to keep weeds down in gardens. A top dressing of wood chips will cover it from sight and keep it in place. The combination of cardboard and wood chips is called "sheet mulching" and makes an effective, biodegradable weed block that lasts a full year.
Recycle
Collapse cardboard and place inside another box or tie in bundles. Place curbside on your recycling day.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Crayons
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Crazy Crayons has started the National Crayon Recycle Program, turning old and broken crayons into new crayons. This is a mail in program. See their website for details, or call (952) 847-0455.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal option outlined under "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill or incinerator.
Crocs
Reduce/ReuseMany Crocs distributors accept gently used Crocs back for donation. The Crocs website will direct you to locations that accept donations. Crocs forwards the shoes on to Soles4Souls. You can donate your Crocs directly to Soles4Souls which collects shoes and distributes them to people in need all over the US and the world. There is a drop-off site at Designer Shoe Warehouse in Cortlandt Town Center, 3091 E. Main Street, Mohegan Lake. Bring shoes up to the cashier in the store to donate. (Phone: 914-529-7001) The East Coast mail-in center is located at c/o ADS Logistics, LP, 23 Mack Drive, Edison, N.J. 08817. |
Recycle
There is currently no recycle option for this item.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup.
Crutches and other medical equipment
Orthotics, crutches, splints, canes, wheelchairs, and braces.
Reuse
AFYA FOUNDATION
https://afyafoundation.org/get-involved/donate-supplies/
Donations of medical supplies are an integral part of Afya's work and are sought after and welcomed. Local donation drop off location is:
140 Saw Mill River Road
Yonkers, NY 10701
914-920-5081
Alternatively, donate to Good Will or Freecycle.org.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill or incinerated.
Crystal
Reuse
If in good condition consider donating to a local thrift shop like
Love in Action https://yorktownloveinaction.com/
or Good Will https://www.goodwill.org/
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
If broken, this item must be placed with waste.
If in good condition, please consider other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" to avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Cups, Expanded Polystyrene (Known As Styrofoam, a Dow Product)
Some haulers pick up polystyrene but it does not get recycled.
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item, which is a good reason to reduce the number used.
Disposal
Place with trash.
Cups, Paper and Cardboard
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Recycle all clean cups in paper bin. Rinse as required.
If waxed they cannot be recycled.
Disposal
Please dispose of as trash if they cannot be cleaned, or if they are waxed.Cups, Plastic
Much plastic ware, including cups, can be recycled.
Reduce/Reuse
Some plastic cups can be washed and reused.
Recycle
You can recycle numbered (#1-7) plastic. All must be rinsed and placed in the mixed recycling bin.
Disposal
If not numbered (#1-7), place with waste.
Dehumidifiers
Dehumidifiers contain Freon. This item contains hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. It cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Disposal
Hazardous waste is accepted at Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Diapers, Disposable
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste. This item is not accepted for recycling. Diapers are designed not to break down when wet, and for the same reason do not break down in the recycling process.
Dishes
Dishes cannot be recycled with glass.
Reuse
Sell, barter, or donate:
- Craigslist
- Goodwill -
Yorktown Love in Action
Recycle
There is currently no recycling option for ceramics.
Disposal
If broken, place with waste.
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Dishwashers
Reuse
Recycle
Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
If you are replacing an old appliance with a new one, frequently the retailer will pick up the old appliance as part of the delivery and installation of the new one.
Disinfectants
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. It cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. Hazardous waste is accepted at Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Dog / Cat Food Bags
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycling option for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Drain Clog Dissolvers
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This item is hazardous waste and cannot be disposed of in the trash.
Hazardous waste can be brought to Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Driveway Sealer
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.Disposal
This material is hazardous waste and can be disposed of at Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Dry Cleaning Bags, Plastic
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item. Many dry cleaners will provide re-useable bags on request.
Recycle
Dry cleaning bags cannot be recycled with your commingled recycling. These bags can be recycled if clean and dry at the plastic bag recycling container at CVS or ShopRite. New York State law requires these stores to have recycling containers for plastic bags.
Many dry cleaners will accept their bags for recycling. Ask your dry cleaner for details.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Dryers (Clothes)
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider donating:
Green Demolitions - (888) 887-5211, Green Demolitions accepts kitchens, appliances (less than 5 years old), bathrooms, home décor, architectural artifacts, building materials, art, and more. Go to website for more information.
Recycle
If not usable, this is scrap metal and can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
If you are replacing an old appliance with a new one, frequently the retailer will pick up the old appliance as part of the delivery and installation of the new one.
DVDs
Reuse
Sell, barter or donate:
- Craigslist
- eBay
- Goodwill -
- Croton Free Library's yearly book sale also includes CDs and DVDs in good condition. There are donation bins at the bottom of the library parking lot.
Recycle
You may recycle the outer case of a DVD but not the DVD itself.
Disposal
This DVD may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" will avoid it being sent to a landfill or incinerator.
Egg Cartons that are made of Expanded Polystyrene (Known as Styrofoam, a Dow Product)
Reuse
Recycle
There is currently no recycling option available for this item.
Disposal
Egg Cartons, Cardboard
Reuse
If you will not be reusing your egg carton, please recycle.
Recycle
Put in the paper and cardboard recycling bin. Or, tear apart and add to your compost bin.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Electric Blankets
Since this has a plug, treat as e-waste.
Reuse
If the item is gently used and in good condition, consider donating to one of the organizations below:
Big Brothers, Big Sisters - Schedule a pickup online or call (877) 399-2570.
Yorktown Love in Action
https://yorktownloveinaction.com/
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Electronic waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
Careful disposal of electronics (e-waste) is important because many electronic products contain hazardous components. Computer monitors and televisions can contain leaded glass. Materials such as beryllium, mercury, cadmium, nickel, zinc, silver, and gold can be found in printed circuit boards. Cadmium can also be found in batteries and mercury can be present in relays and switches. If it is not recovered for recycling, it may end up in a waste-to-energy facility, where much of our trash is incinerated. Incineration of e-waste can produce dioxin and contribute to heavy metal contamination in the atmosphere.
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Electronic waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Alternatively, you can bring e-waste to Radio Shack, Staples, Best Buy, or any location that sells computer equipment. Call first to be certain they will accept this material, or to be aware of any restrictions.
Disposal
Electronic waste must be disposed of properly. It may not be placed in the trash.
Envelopes and Letters
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
These can be placed in paper and cardboard recycling bin. Envelopes with plastic windows are OK to recycle.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Exercise Equipment
Treadmills, home gyms, ellipticals, stair climbers, rowers, stationary bikes, barbells
Recycle
Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Depending on what the equipment is, it may be placed at the curb for pickup on a regular trash day. Please reuse or recycle if possible to avoid having it discarded into a landfill.
Expanded Polystyrene (Known as Styrofoam, a Dow Product) Peanuts
Styrofoam is a brand name (Dow trademark) for expanded polystyrene (EPS). When plastic is expanded, air is injected into the resin to create foam. This air can't be removed, so it's technically impossible to "recycle" Styrofoam (because you can't turn it back into regular polystyrene). But it can be shredded into flakes to make new EPS, which is essentially reusing it. Because it's usually cheaper to manufacturer new EPS from virgin plastic, the recycling market is limited. Dart is one of the largest US EPS "recyclers." Click here to visit their website.
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Expanded polystyrene peanuts and bubble wrap are accepted at UPS Stores for recycling. (This program was put on hold during the pandemic.)
Disposal
This item is waste and can be placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Expanded Polystyrene (Known as Styrofoam, a Dow Product), Packaging
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item. When you have a choice, please purchase items that are not packaged in Styrofoam.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for packaging made of expanded polystyrene (known as Styrofoam, a Dow product.)
The exception is expanded polystyrene peanuts which are accepted at UPS Stores for recycling.
Disposal
Styrofoam trays and packaging are not accepted yet for recycling. Even though many expanded polystyrene products now have recycling numbers (#6) on them, they cannot be recycled. Place these items with waste for pickup.
When you have a choice, please purchase items that are not packaged in Styrofoam.
Eyeglasses
Reuse
Lions Club International - The Recycle for Sight program has collection boxes in the area. You may also check with your ophthalmologist or optometrist's office to see if there is a collection box in the office.
Recycle
LensCrafters has the Gift of Sight program. Just drop off your eyeglasses to LensCrafters and they will reuse the eyeglasses or recycle them.
Disposal
This item can be placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Fabric
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson has partnered with Helpsy to offer a free, home pickup clothing recycling service for residents. Croton residents can visit www.helpsy.com/crotononhudsonny and schedule at-home pickups on Thursdays, starting March 7, 2024. After scheduling a pickup, residents can leave the items at their front door in clearly labeled plastic bags. Drivers make home pickups between 7 am and 5 pm. Helpsy recommends requesting a pickup when you have a minimum of 3 bags to minimize emissions. For additional questions, please email info@helpsy.co or call 1-800-244-6350.
Residents can also drop off textiles by making an appointment with the County’s Household-Material Recycling Facility (H-MRF), 15 Woods Road, Valhalla. The H-MRF is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only. For more information about the H-MRF, or to make an appointment today, visit https://environment.westchestergov.com/facilities/h-mrf or call (914) 813-5425.
In addition to clothing, the County's expanded textile recycling program provides residents the opportunity to recycle shoes, sneakers, slippers, boots, backpacks, purses, duffle bags, gloves, sheets, towels, blankets, curtains, leather, throw rugs, pet clothing, and more. The items can be in any condition (torn, worn, stained, broken zippers, etc.) as long as they are clean, dry, and odorless. A full list of accepted items can be found online at: https://environment.westchestergov.com/residents/recycling-guidelines/textiles
Disposal
Please recycle.
Fax Machines
This is e-waste.
Reuse
If your equipment is in working condition, National Cristina Foundation facilitates donation of computer equipment to organizations serving the disadvantaged.
Recycle
This is electronic waste. E-waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:Disposal
Please recycle.
Fiberglass Insulation
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Fiberglass insulation is accepted at Westchester County's Hazardous Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Fire Extinguishers
Your disposal options vary depending on the type of extinguisher.
This item contains hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. It cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Reusable extinguishers are metal all-purpose "ABC" type extinguishers, with a metal valve. Please contact AAA Emergency Supply Co. regarding recharging or disposal. Click here to visit their website, or call (914) 949-0512.
Recycle
Metal extinguishers with plastic valves are usually not rechargeable. This type can be recycled with metals if fully discharged and the plastic valve is broken off. They are to be disposed of with scrap metals. Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Old models no longer in use, such as stainless steel and brass soda acid extinguishers, should not be placed with waste or recycled with metals. Contact AAA Emergency Supply Co. regarding safe disposal.
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Fishing line (monofilament line)
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
This item is waste and cannot be recycled.
Disposal
Please dispose of as waste.
Flag, American
Do not discard flags with waste. Federal law prescribes proper flag etiquette and disposal. See instructions below.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Federal Law, 4 U.S.C. Section 8(k), states: "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning."
This process is called a flag retirement. Please send an email to scoutmaster@troop28croton.org to request that the flag be retired. Croton Boy Scout Troop 28 will retire the flag responsibly.
Flammable Liquids (Kerosene, Turpentine, Butane)
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item
Disposal
Westchester County's Hazardous Materials Recovery Facility is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Flatware / kitchen cutlery
Reuse
If useable, please considering donating this item.
Many places like Goodwill accept flatware donations
Recycle
Flatware can be can be recycled curbside with other scrap metal by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
This item is waste and can be placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Flip Flops
Reduce/Reuse
Soles4Souls collects new and gently used shoes (any kind of shoe), cleans and reconditions the shoe, and then distributes shoes to people all over the world. There is a drop-off site at Designer Shoe Warehouse in Cortlandt Town Center, 3091 E. Main Street, Mohegan Lake. Bring shoes up to the cashier in the store to donate. (Phone: 914-529-7001) The East Coast mail-in center is located at c/o ADS Logistics, LP, 23 Mack Drive, Edison, N.J. 08817.
Recycle
Currently there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste. The soles are rubber and the straps are PVC.
Flower Pots
Reuse
If in good enough condition, please consider donating.
Some nurseries will accept returns of black plastic pots.
Recycle
If plastic #1-7, can be placed with mixed recycling. But most are not.
Disposal
Ceramic or pottery pots are not recyclable and should be placed with waste if not in good enough condition to donate.
Black plastic pots are not recyclable and must be disposed of as waste if they cannot be reused.
Foil Gift Wrapping Paper
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Currently there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste. Consider switching to non-foil wrapping paper, which can be recycled with your other papers.
Foil Plates and Food Wrap (Aluminum Foil)
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
This item can be placed in the mixed recycling bin. Please empty and clean first.Disposal
Please empty, clean and recycle.
Freezers
These items contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's), or Freon. This item contains hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. It cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
If useable and in working condition consider donating this item.
Goodwill
Elmsford (914) 347-4376
Salvation Army
salvationarmy.org
(800) 728-7825
Recycle
If you make arrangements with the Village to leave the appliance curbside, you must have the Freon removed by a licensed technician. A list of licensed Freon removal sites is available here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/residents/recycling-guidelines/re...
Once the Freon is removed and the label is affixed to the appliance, the appliance is considered scrap metal. Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
The easiest method of removal and safe disposal is to have the old appliance removed and taken away by the appliance store when a new freezer is being installed.
Freon
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Federal law mandates that refrigerants be recovered and recycled. Appliances that contain refrigerants include refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, water coolers and dehumidifiers. The law stipulates that the refrigerants must be recovered before the unit is disposed because CFCs released into the atmosphere can deplete the ozone.
During the 1990s, the US Congress passed a law banning the use of CFC's in new products and more environmentally friendly hydrofluorocarbons were developed for use as refrigerants.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
You must have the Freon removed by a licensed technician. Once the Freon is removed and a label is affixed to the appliance, the appliance can be considered scrap metal.
Here is a list of Freon extracting companies:
ABM Heating & A.C.
11 West Cross Street
P.O. Box 204
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 747-0910 ext. 211
Contact: Ronnie
Dayco Heating & A.C.
17 St. Charles St.
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 747-0525
Contact: Nancy
Ortiz Refrigeration
380 N. Broadway
Apt. C-14
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 375-3851
Contact: Mr. Anibal Ortiz
Alps Air Conditioning Service
2 Gateway Court
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-6363
Contact: Marlene
D.P. Wolff, Inc.
50 Broadway
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 747-1515
Contact: Stephanie
Polytemp Inc.
21 N. Pearl St.
Port Chester, NY 10573
(914) 939-2400
Contact: Nancy
Ambient Control Corp.
176 So. Highland Ave.
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 941-1518
Contact: Donna
D.T.D. Commercial Refrigeration
211 Melbourne Ave.
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914() 381-5777
Contact: Scott Dieter
Port Chester Heating & Cooling
438 W. William St.
Port Chester, NY 10573
The Appliance Doctor
24 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 968-1510
Contact: Maureen
Monty's Appliance
40 East Park Avenue
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 946-0077
Contact: Robert
Suburban Refrig. Co.
175 Orawaupum St.
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 949-0945
Contact: Jerry Lemcke
Atlantic Westchester Inc.
264 Adams Street
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 666-2268
Contact: Kelly
Mt. Kisco Mech. Svc. Corp.
P.O.Box 478
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 241-2460
Contact: Ritchie
Wesco Gas Inc.
24 Hudson Street
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
(914) 666-8003
Contact: Barbara Backer
Carey & Walsh
P.O. Box 2529
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 762-9600
Contact: Julie
Natale J. Carevalle
49 West St.
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 835-6953
Cell: (914) 815-0259
Contact: Nat
Wesco Gas Service
P.O.Box 218
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 666-8003
Contact: Dana
Disposal
The easiest method of removal and safe disposal of Freon-containing appliances is to have the old appliance removed and taken away by the appliance store when a new appliance is being installed.
You must have the Freon removed by a licensed technician. Once the Freon is removed and a label is affixed to the appliance, the appliance can be considered scrap metal. See "Recycling" for a list of Freon-extracting companies.
Frozen Food / Wax Coated Boxes / Containers
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
If waxed, rinse and place with mixed recycling (not paper/cardboard.) If unwaxed, place with paper/cardboard. If plastic, can be recycled at the supermarket with other plastic bags.
Disposal
Please recycle
Furniture
Reuse
If the furniture is gently used and in good repair (and not excessively large), contact a local charity.
Furniture Sharehouse in White Plains
https://furnituresharehouse.org/
(914) 834-1294
Goodwill
Elmsford (914) 347-4376
Salvation Army
salvationarmy.org
(800) 728-7825
You can call to schedule a pick up of your furniture.
Recycle
All-metal furniture can be recycled as scrap metal.
Scrap metal is recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
Most furniture can be placed with waste curbside on your regular recycling day. All-metal furniture should be recycled as scrap metal. Furniture that is a combination of metal and non-metal may need to be disassembled before being disposed of. For example: couch-beds must have the metal bedframe removed and then can be placed curbside as waste.
Gas Grills
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
This is scrap metal and can be recycled curbside (with gas tank removed).
Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Gas Tank, Propane
This item contains hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. It cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Bring empty propane gas tanks to Home Depot or alternate retailer. Most sellers of propane will have a return policy for propane tanks.
Disposal
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Glass, Bottles and Jars
Reduce/Reuse
There are many reuse options for glass containers.
Recycle
Recycle in the mixed bin. Must be empty and clean. No need to remove labels. Lids can also be recycled.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Glass, Windows
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider donating:
Furniture Sharehouse in White Plains
https://furnituresharehouse.org/
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option for this item.
Disposal
If broken, wrap carefully and place with waste. If glass is intact, tape with masking tape or painter's tape before placing curbside.
Golf Equipment
Reuse
Consider donating to an organization of your choice.
- Craigslist - Barter, sell and wanted classifieds.
- eBay
- Goodwill
Recycle
Metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Greeting Cards
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Recycle with paper and cardboard.
Disposal
Please recycle
Hair Blowers / Dryers
Reuse
If functional, please consider donating this item.
Recycle
Hair dryers and other appliances can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle this item.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste must be disposed of properly and cannot be left with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Most hazardous waste is accepted at Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Helium Tanks
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
1. Only attempt disposal of the helium tank when it is empty.
2. Take the tank to a well-ventilated area. Fully open the valve handle by turning it counter-clockwise. Press and hold down on the tilt-nozzle until the tank is empty. Listen and feel for pressure discharging from the tilt-nozzle. The tank is empty when no sound is heard or pressure is felt.
3. Unscrew and remove the tilt-nozzle, either by hand or with the help of a ¾ inch wrench.
4. The tank can now be recycled as scrap metal. The village picks up metal on Wednesdays by appointment. Make an appointment here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
Please see how to recycle. You can avoid this large item being hauled and placed in a landfill.
Home Heating Oil
This material is hazardous waste and cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.Disposal
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Hoses, Garden
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Hot Water Tanks
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
This is scrap metal.
Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Ask your hauler for a special pickup if necessary.
Ice Cream Containers (cardboard)
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
These can be rinsed and placed in the red bin with mixed recycling (not with paper and cardboard.) This is to keep the paper and cardboard dry and clean.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Inkjet Printer Cartridges
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Most inkjet cartridges come with prepaid envelopes you can use to simply return your empty inkjet cartridges to the manufacturer. If you've misplaced the envelope, you can contact the manufacturer directly.
Or, you can bring your inkjet and toner cartridges to Staples, Target, Best Buy and Office Depot. Some retailers will give a store credit for used/old cartridges.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Insecticides
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. It cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Hazardous waste is accepted at Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Irons (Clothing)
Reduce/Reuse
If in good condition can be donated.
Freecycle
https://groups.freecycle.org/group/WhitePlainsNY/posts/all
Goodwill
Goodwill
https://www.goodwill.org/
Recycle
This is mostly scrap metal. Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Jars, Mayonnaise
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
You may place glass or plastics #1 - 7 in mixed recycling bin. Must be empty and clean. Covers can also be recycled.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Juice and Milk Cartons
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
All milk and juice cartons should be put in the mixed recycling bin. The cap can be recycled too. Rinse first. These cartons are NOT put with paper and cardboard in order to keep those materials as dry as possible.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Juice Pouches
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item, as it has multiple layers of materials.
Disposal
Discard as waste. Not accepted for recycling. This packaging is designed NOT to break down when wet, and for the same reason does not break down in the recycling process.
Junk Mail
In order to reduce the amount of junk mail you receive, consider the following:
Register to have your name removed from mailing lists.
1. The National Do Not Mail List, offered by DirectMail.com - makes the list available to mailing list owners and users for one reason only: so they can remove (or add) your name to their lists based on your stated preferences. When you complete the online National Do Not Mail List form, you can indicate if there are any mailings you would like to receive (a list is provided). You can choose as many or as few-or none-as you want.
2. The second service is called DMAchoice, offered by the Direct Marketing Association, and charges $1. You can register online or by regular mail. Your request is good for five years, and you can let them know what mail you want to get as well as what you don't want.
(Note: Neither DirectMail.com nor the Mail Preference Service can guarantee that your name will be removed from ALL mailing lists on which you appear. Therefore you may want to try some of the suggestions stated below as well.)
You can contact these mailers directly and ask to have your name removed: Valassis/Red Plum and Valpak.
When you order something from a catalog, your name and address is likely given to Abacus, an alliance of mostly catalog and publishing companies. To have your information removed from Abacus, you can contact them directly to have your name removed from their list. Abacus can be reached either via e-mail (abacusoptout@epsilon.com), by mail: Abacus, Inc., PO Box 1478, Broomfield CO 80038; or by phone: (888) 780-3869.
To be removed from the mailing list of major sweepstakes mailers, contact the following: Publishers Clearinghouse, by phone: (800) 645-9242, or by mail: Consumer & Privacy Affairs, Publishers Clearinghouse, 382 Channel Drive, Port Washington NY 11050; or by e-mail: privacychoices@pchmail.com. And Readers Digest Sweepstakes, by phone: (800) 310-6261, or by mail: Reader's Digest, PO Box 50005, Prescott AZ 86301-5005.
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Place in recycling bin for paper and cardboard. Plastic windows on the envelopes are okay.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Lawn Chemicals
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Minimizing use of lawn chemicals protects our water supply and our health. More information at https://www.healthyyards.org/
Recycle
Currently there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Lawn Furniture
Reuse
If the furniture is gently used and in good condition (and not excessively large), it can be donated.
The Salvation Army accepts appliances, clothing, household goods, and cars.You can call to schedule a pickup of your furniture. Call: 1-800-958-7825.
Furniture Sharehouse https://furnituresharehouse.org/ is a Westchester organization that accepts used furniture.
Recycle
If the lawn furniture is metal, it can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
Please donate or recycle if possible. Non-metal lawn furniture can be put out curbside on your regular trash collection day.
Lawn Mowers
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
This item is considered scrap metal and can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. All gas and oil must be removed/drained or it will not be accepted. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Leaves
Reduce/Reuse
Shredded leaves make excellent mulch and fertilizer for lawns and garden beds.
Recycle
Whenever possible, compost leaves, branches and other organic debris. If you have wooded property, organic debris will naturally decompose if raked or swept into the woods and left there. It will recycle needed nutrients back into the soil.
Leaves can be shredded with a lawnmower and left to fertilize your lawn. They will decompose over the winter.
For more information visit Leave Leaves Alone, created by Bedford 2030, at https://www.leaveleavesalone.org/
Disposal
Residents are strongly encouraged to keep leaves on their properties by composting.
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson DPW collects yard waste curbside during the spring, summer and fall months. All yard waste must be placed in biodegradable leaf bags or open top garbage cans. Yard waste in plastic bags will not be collected. Yard waste put out with the garbage or mixed in with the garbage will not be collected. No more than ten bags or three open top garbage cans per pickup.
Accepted: small twigs, flowers, hedge trimmings in biodegradable yard waste bags. Small branches will be collected provided they meet the following criteria: 1) Cut into lengths not to exceed 4 feet; 2) Tied into bundles not exceeding 18” in diameter; 3) Not more than two bundles of small branches per collection.
Not accepted: Tree trunks, stumps, large limbs over 4” in diameter, shrubs and bushes, bagged leaves or grass clippings,, dirt, sod, stones, concrete, bricks, lumber, and railroad ties.
Yard waste is collected curbside twice monthly April-October. The schedule can be found here: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/public-works/pages/garbage-collection-...
Light Bulbs, Fluorescent
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Because they contain mercury, fluorescent bulbs are classified as hazardous waste and must be disposed of accordingly.
Compact fluorescents are accepted at Home Depot.
Compact and tube fluorescents are accepted at Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
Light Bulbs, Incandescent
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place in waste. Wrap carefully.
Magazines
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Place in paper and cardboard recycling bin.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Mattresses and Box Springs
Reuse
If the mattress and box spring is in good condition (no stains),
please consider donating it to Furniture Sharehouse. Please visit the website for donation guidelines (they do not accept king-sized mattresses and box springs.)
https://furnituresharehouse.org/
Recycle
Disposal
This item can be disposed of curbside on your regular waste collection day.
Medications, Prescription and Over-the-Counter
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Do not put medications in the trash, down the drain or flush them. They are hazardous waste.
Prescription and over-the-counter medications are accepted at Westchester County's Hazardous Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Metal Polishes
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently there is no recycling option available for this item.
Disposal
This item is hazardous waste and is accepted by Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Metal Sheds
Recycle
This is scrap metal and can be taken apart and recycled in pieces curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
Please recycle.
Microwave Ovens
Reuse
If the microwave oven is gently used and in good repair, it can be donated to
Furniture Sharehouse in White Plains
https://furnituresharehouse.org/
Love in Action in Yorktown
https://yorktownloveinaction.com/
Recycle
If not useable, this item can be considered scrap metal and recycled curbside. Schedule a Wednesday pick-up of metal or e-waste here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Milk and Juice Cartons
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
All milk and juice cartons can be placed in the mixed recycling bin. First rinse and flatten. Caps can also be recycled. The reason that cartons are not placed with the paper and cardboard is to keep those materials dry.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Mirrors
Reduce/Reuse
If the mirror is in good condition, please consider donating it to Furniture Sharehouse. Please click here visit their website for donation guidelines.
Craigslist - Barter, sell and wanted classifieds.
eBay - Buy, sell, trade.
Recycle
There is currently no recycling option for this item.
Disposal
If the mirror is broken, please wrap carefully and place with waste. If unbroken, tape with masking or painter's tape before placing curbside.
Mothballs
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Mothballs are accepted at Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Motor Oil and Filters, Automotive
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Take used motor oil to a service station or to a retail outlet that sells motor oil. State law requires most service stations and retailers to accept, free of charge, up to five (5) gallons of motor oil per person per day.
Drain oil into a clean unbreakable plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. Do not mix oil with any other fluid, such as antifreeze, brake fluid or gasoline. Be certain that the container you use is thoroughly rinsed so that nothing will contaminate the motor oil.
Disposal
Do not dispose of this item in the trash.
Muriatic Acid (Concrete Cleaner)
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Nail Polish and Remover
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This is hazardous waste and cannot be disposed of in the trash.
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here for your hazardous waste:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Nails and Screws
Reuse
Recycle
This is scrap metal. Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
Please recycle.
Negatives, Photographic
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Newspaper
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Recycle in paper and cardboard bin.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Newspaper Bags, Plastic
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
All grocery bags and similar plastic film may be recycled at a store location near you with a collection box near the entrance. Click here to find a location and learn what can be recycled there. ShopRite collects and recycles plastic bags.
Plastic bags cannot be recycled curbside.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Notebooks, Spiral
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Remove spiral binding. Place notebook in recycling bin with paper and cardboard.
Binding can be recycled as scrap metal. Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Nuts, bolts, nails and screws
Reuse
Recycle
These are scrap metal and can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
Please recycle.
Oral Thermometer, Digital
If choosing a battery powered digital thermometer, choose one that contains a replaceable battery; some are not replaceable. Digital thermometers typically contain button cell batteries. Button cell batteries are hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Button cell batteries are accepted at Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Alternatively, you may bring button cell batteries to one of the stores below where they will be disposed of properly:
- Home Depot
- Staples
- CVS
Disposal
Items containing button cell batteries cannot be disposed of in the regular trash.
Orthotics
Orthotics, crutches, splints, canes, wheelchairs, and braces.
Reuse
Call Joni and Friends at (818) 707-5664 for information about the items they accept and how to mail the items, or click here to visit their website.
Call the Christian Blind Mission at (800) 937-2264 for information about the items they accept and how to mail the items, or click here to visit their website.
Ayfa Foundation - Supply donations are an integral part of Afya's work and are sought after and welcomed. Local donation drop off location is 140 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, NY 10701. You can call them at (914) 920-5081.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Orthotics can be disposed of as trash, but the options outlined under "Reuse" may prevent them from going to a landfill or incinerator.
Oven Cleaner
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Westchester County's Hazardous Materials Recovery Facility is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Paint Thinner
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This material is hazardous waste. Do not put in trash or down drains.
Westchester County's Hazardous Materials Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the hazardous waste materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Paint, Latex / Water-Based
Reuse
Currently, there is no donation option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Household paint cans must be dried before collection. Harden remaining paint by mixing with kitty litter or another absorbent pellet material (hardening solvent, sold at Home Depot.) After paint is hard, put out for collection with waste, with lid off.
Paint, Oil-Based
Reuse
Please consider donating full cans that have not been opened. You can join the Westchester Freecycle group to offer or find things for free: https://groups.freecycle.org/group/WhitePlainsNY/posts/all
Recycle
Disposal
Empty paint cans can be put out with trash as long as the lids are off.
Partially full cans will not be accepted as trash if the contents are liquid. To dry the contents, take off the lid, add kitty litter and leave it to harden. Put it out with the trash, lid off.
Paint, Stripper, or Varnish
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item
Disposal
Paint and varnish stripper are accepted at Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Paper Plates
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
If clean and unwaxed, put in paper and cardboard recycle bin.
Disposal
If greasy, place with waste.
If waxed, place with waste.
Paper Towel Rolls
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Place in recycling bin with paper and cardboard.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Pasta Boxes
Reuse
Recycle
Can be recycled with paper and cardboard. Plastic windows on the box are OK.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Patagonia Clothing
Reuse
If in reasonable condition, consider selling via Craig's List or donating. Churches and organizations often collect coats and sweaters to provide to those in need for the Winter.
Recycle
The Patagonia website says, "We accept used Patagonia clothing that functions perfectly and is in good condition." https://wornwear.patagonia.com/
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) accepts used fabrics and ensures they will be donated or recycled. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
Disposal
If possible please donate or recycle to avoid having it ending up in a landfill.
Peanut Butter Jars, Glass / Plastic
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
You can recycle glass and plastics numbered #1-7. Please wash the jar well. It must be empty and clean. Plastic tops can also be recycled. Place in the mixed recycling bin.
Disposal
Please clean and recycle.
Pesticides
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Minimizing use of pesticides protects our environment. More information at https://www.healthyyards.org/
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Hazardous waste is accepted at Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility, (H-MRF,) located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Pet Food Bags
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Refer to package instructions. If recycling not indicated, place with waste. This packaging is waterproof and too resilient to break down in the recycling process.
Phone Books
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Recycle in paper and cardboard bin. No need to remove cover.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Photographs
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Pill Bottles, Empty
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Plastics #1-7 are recycled using the mixed recycling bin. Must be clean and empty. Remove labels for privacy.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Pipes (PVC / Plastic)
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Pizza Box
Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
If clean, place with paper and cardboard. If greasy, it should not be recycled. You can easily tear the box apart so the greasy bottom half can be thrown away and the clean top half placed with recycling.
Disposal
If it is greasy, it must be placed with waste.
Plastic
Reduce/Reuse
There are a variety of reuse options for different plastics. If possible, give your plastic containers a second life.
Recycle
Plastics #1-7 are recycled in the mixed bin. They must be clean and dry.
Plastic bags and other kinds of plastic film can be dropped off in the collection bin in front of ShopRite if clean, dry and free of receipts. The category of plastic film includes:.
Plastic shopping bags
Product overwrap
newspaper bags
bread bags
food storage bags
produce bags
Zip-top food storage bags (clean and dry)
Plastic shipping envelopes (remove labels),
bubble wrap
air pillows (deflated)
Product wrap on cases of water/soda bottles, paper towels, napkins, disposable cups, bathroom tissue, diapers, and female sanitary products
Furniture and electronic wrap
dry cleaning bags
Plastic cereal box liners (but if it tears like paper, do not include)
Recyclable plastic film does NOT include shrink wrap or saran wrap.
Disposal
Please recycle whenever possible.
Plastic Bottle Caps
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Can be recycled in mixed bin.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Plastic Plates, Cups, Bowls, Cutlery
Reduce/Reuse
Consider washing and re-using when possible.
Recycle
If #1-7, put in mixed recycling bin. Must be clean and empty. Plastics without a number cannot be recycled.
Disposal
Please recycle if possible.
Some of these products are made of bioplastics, and you will find that noted somewhere on the product. It usually will say it is biodegradable. Bioplastics can be composted, but they need the high heat of an industrial composting facility in order to break down quickly. They cannot be recycled. You can try composting them, or place with waste.
Plastic Six-Pack Rings
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item. Avoid them if possible.
Recycle
Place in mixed bin.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Plastic Wrap (Electronics, other large purchases)
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Plastic wrap for commercial products is accepted in recycling bins for plastic bags and other plastic film. There is a collection bin for plastic bags and film in front of ShopRite.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Plastic Wrap (Paper Towel / Toilet Paper)
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Protective plastic film that encloses products can be recycled along with plastic bags. All supermarkets are required to collect and recycle these kinds of plastic. There is a collection bin for plastic bags and film in front of ShopRite.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Plastic Wrap (Saran Wrap)
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Pool Chemicals
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Post-It Notes
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Can be recycled with paper and cardboard. Sticky edge is OK.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Pots and Pans
Reuse
If usable and in good repair, it can be sold or donated to a local thrift store.
Salvation Army: 1-800-958-7825
Love in Action in Yorktown
https://yorktownloveinaction.com/
Goodwill
Recycle
If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal. Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Potted Plant Containers
Reuse
Some plant nurseries will accept used pots.
Recycle
Plastic pots numbered #1-7 can be recycled, clean and empty, in mixed recycling bin. But most plastic plant pots are not recyclable and must be disposed of as waste.
Disposal
Ceramic or pottery pots are not recyclable and should be placed with waste.
Prescriptions / Medications
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Medications should not be put in the trash or down the drain. Medications flushed down the toilet pollute the environment.
The Croton on Hudson police department has a drop-off box for medications and will accept all unused prescription and over-the-counter medications. They should be in their original containers.
Any prescription or OTC pills, liquids, ointments and lotions as well as pet medications can be brought to the Westchester County Household Material Recovery Facility located at Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla. Expired or unused pharmaceuticals are accepted on certain days each month, which can be determined when scheduling a reservation. Prescription or over-the-counter medications must be in their original bottle or container. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Medical sharps are NOT accepted. Bring medical sharps to a hospital or nursing home that accepts them.
Printers (LaserJet, OfficeJet, InkJet)
Contain toxic metals and are considered e-waste. Printers must be appropriately recycled.
Reuse
If your equipment is in working condition, National Cristina Foundation accepts computer equipment for donation to organizations serving the disadvantaged.
National Cristina Foundation
500 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
(203) 863-9100
Recycle
Schedule a Wednesday curbside pick-up of electronic waste with the village here:
Disposal
This item cannot be disposed of in the trash.
Produce Bags (Plastic)
Reduce/Reuse
Produce bags can be kept and reused for household storage purposes.
Recycle
Plastic bags cannot be put in the recycling bin. However, all supermarkets will accept plastic bags for recycling. ShopRite has a collection bin outside the front door. Click here to find other locations.
Disposal
Please reuse or recycle if possible.
Propane Gas Tanks
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Bring empty propane gas tanks to Home Depot.
Most sellers of propane will have a return policy for propane tanks.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Pudding Cups
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Plastics #1-7 go in the mixed recycling bin. Must be clean and empty.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Pumps, Plastic Bottle
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.Recycle
Although they are not numbered, pumps from plastic spray bottles may be recycled in the mixed recycling bin. Must be clean and empty.
Disposal
Please recycle.
PVC
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Pyrex
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Pyrex cannot be recycled. The very reason it is so durable is the reason it cannot be recycled. It does not melt at the same temperature as regular glass. Place with waste.
Radios
Recycle
Electronic waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Rat Poison
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
Recycling bins
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Items made of plastic #1-7, can be recycled. Unfortunately, rigid plastic is generally not recyclable.
Disposal
If no number, must be placed with waste. Please use your recycling bin as long as possible, since it is made of plastic that cannot be recycled.
Refrigerators
Because they contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which are also known as Freon, refrigerators cannot be put out at curbside. Proper disposal is required.
Reuse
If in working condition, consider donation.
Salvation Army
salvationarmy.org
(800) 728-7825
Freecycle
https://groups.freecycle.org/group/WhitePlainsNY/posts/all
Recycle
If you make arrangements with the Village to leave the appliance curbside, you must have the Freon removed by a licensed technician. A list of licensed Freon removal sites is available here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/residents/recycling-guidelines/re...
Once the Freon is removed and the label is affixed to the appliance, the appliance is considered scrap metal. Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Usually the company that delivers your new refrigerator will properly dispose of the old one for you.Rigid Plastics
Reduce/Reuse
Reusable items, such as toys, in good condition may be donated.
As you make purchasing choices, bear in mind that rigid plastics generally cannot be recycled.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycling option for rigid plastic items with no number. Only plastics #1-7 can be recycled.
Disposal
Place with trash.
Roof Shingles
This is construction material and cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider donating:
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This is considered construction/demolition debris and should be disposed of by your contractor.
Rope, Climbing
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Maine-based Sterling Rope Company will accept all (from any manufacturer) worse-for-the-wear petroleum based cords. All rope that is salvageable is repurposed into dog collars, dog tags, bracelets, and key chains, while anything that is beyond repair is ground up, melted down, and turned into new climbing ropes.
Find mail-in instructions at: https://sterlingrope.com/recycle
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the option under "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Rug Cleaners
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Running Shoes
Reuse
If usable, please consider donating .
Soles4Souls takes shoes that are gently used:
23 Mack Drive
Edison, N.J. 08817
Recycle
Nike sponsors the Reuse-A-Shoe program. Nike will take the shoe apart and recycle and reuse all of its parts. https://www.nike.com/help/a/recycle-shoes
RecycledRunners is a California-based organization whose motto is, "Running is Hard - Giving is Easy." This site lists Domestic Shoe Donation Sites, International Shoe Donation Sites, and Shoe Material Recycling Programs that accept donated sneakers. Click here to visit their website.
Run the Planet is another compilation of sites that offer recycling programs around the world. Click here to visit their website.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the options under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Saran Wrap
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Scrap Metal
Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
Please recycle.
Screws and Nails
Reuse
Recycle
Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:Disposal
Please recycle.
Shampoo and Conditioner Bottles
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Plastics #1-7 can be put in mixed recycling bin. Containers should be empty and clean. Tops can also be recycled.
Disposal
Please recycle if possible.
Sharps (Hypodermic Needles / Insulin Lancets)
This is hazardous medical waste and must be specially disposed of in appropriate biohazard containers. It cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
This item cannot be recycled.
Disposal
New York State Law requires hospitals and nursing homes to accept "sharps" from the community and dispose of them. The hospital or nursing home may require you to register for this service. They may also require you to use their containers. Hospitals and nursing homes may pass on the cost of sharps containers, but cannot charge for the collection or disposal or sharps.
Shoe Polish
Petroleum-based shoe polish is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Shopping Bags (Plastic)
Reduce/Reuse
Bring your reuseable bags and reduce the number of plastic bags. Reuse in waste baskets, or for food storage.
Recycle
All plastic bags may be recycled, but not in recycling bins. Supermarkets, CVS, Target, and some other stores will accept plastic bags for recycling. The Croton ShopRite has a dropoff bin in front of the store for plastic bags.
Do not put plastic bags in recycling bins. They can get tangled in the machinery at Westchester's recycling transfer station.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Shredded Paper
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Place in paper and cardboard recycling bin.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Shrink Wrap, Food
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Ski and Snowboard Equipment
Reuse
If in good condition, can be sold to a used sporting goods store, or donated on Freecycle.
Sports Attic, Yorktown Heights
Freecycle
https://groups.freecycle.org/group/WhitePlainsNY/posts/all
Recycle
There is currently no recycling option for these items.
Disposal
These items can be disposed of as trash, but the options listed under "reuse" will keep them out of the landfill or incinerator.
Smoke Detectors
Reuse
Recycle
Both photoelectric and ionization smoke alarms contain plastic, electronic circuit boards, and in some cases, batteries.
Ionization smoke detectors/alarms contain a small amount of americium-241, a radioactive material, within a sealed chamber. This is not an environmental hazard unless the smoke detector is damaged or crushed. Call the manufacturer to see if the detector can be returned and recycled. Remember to first remove the battery for recycling or disposal.
Disposal
All photoelectric type detectors are considered waste and can be disposed of with your household waste. Remember to first remove rechargeable and non-alkaline batteries.
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, a single ionization type detector may be disposed of in the household waste. Returning an old detector to the manufacturer is preferable because it reduces environmental risk and avoids it being discarded into a landfill.
Sneakers
Reuse
If usable, please consider donating to any of the sites below.
Soles4Souls takes shoes that are gently used:
23 Mack Drive
Edison, N.J. 08817
Recycle
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson has partnered with Helpsy to offer a free, home pickup clothing recycling service for residents. Helpsy will accept clean, dry, odorless footwear. Croton residents can visit www.helpsy.com/crotononhudsonny and schedule at-home pickups on Thursdays, starting March 7, 2024. After scheduling a pickup, residents can leave the items at their front door in clearly labeled plastic bags. Drivers make home pickups between 7 am and 5 pm. Helpsy recommends requesting a pickup when you have a minimum of 3 bags to minimize emissions. For additional questions, please email info@helpsy.co or call 1-800-244-6350.
Nike sponsors the Reuse-A-Shoe program. Nike will take the shoe apart and recycle and reuse all of its parts. Click here to visit their website for more information.
RecycledRunners is a California-based organization whose motto is, "Running is Hard - Giving is Easy." This site lists Domestic Shoe Donation Sites, International Shoe Donation Sites, and Shoe Material Recycling Programs that accept donated sneakers. Click here to visit their website.
In addition to clothing, the County's expanded textile recycling program provides residents the opportunity to recycle shoes, sneakers, slippers, boots, backpacks, purses, duffle bags, gloves, sheets, towels, blankets, curtains, leather, throw rugs, pet clothing, and more. The items can be in any condition (torn, worn, stained, broken zippers, etc.) as long as they are clean, dry, and odorless. A full list of accepted items can be found online at: https://environment.westchestergov.com/residents/recycling-guidelines/te...
Residents can drop off sneakers and other textiles by making an appointment with the County’s Household-Material Recycling Facility (H-MRF), 15 Woods Road, Valhalla. The H-MRF is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only. For more information about the H-MRF, or to make an appointment today, visit https://environment.westchestergov.com/facilities/h-mrf or call (914) 813-5425.
Run the Planet is another compilation of sites that offer recycling programs around the world. Click here to visit their website.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the options under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Soccer Equipment
Peace Passers is a not-for-profit that redistributes soccer gear to global communities. It is a mail-in program. Click here to visit their website for more information.
Adopt-a-Dog, located in Armonk, can always use old soccer balls as toys for the animals. Call them at (914) 273-1674 before donating. Click here to visit their website for more information.
Recycle
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Sofas
Reuse
If the furniture is gently used and in good repair (and not excessively large), contact a local charity or one of the charities below:
Furniture Sharehouse
https://furnituresharehouse.org/
(914) 834-1294
Salvation Army
https://www.salvationarmy.org/
(800) 728-7825 - You can call to schedule a pick up of your furniture.
Goodwill
https://www.goodwillnynj.org/
Elmsford (914) 347-4376
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
If the furniture is not in good condition and, therefore, cannot be donated, you may consider it waste. Sofas can be disposed of curbside on your regular trash collection day. If it is a pullout / sleeper sofa, the bed frame must be removed and recycled separately as metal.
Soy, Rice, Almond, Hemp Milk Cartons
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
All soy, rice, almond, and hemp milk cartons (aseptic packages) should be rinsed and placed in the mixed recycling bin. They are not placed with paper and cardboard in order to keep the items in the paper/cardboard bin dry. The caps can also be recycled.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Sporting Goods
Reuse
If in good condition, Sports attic in Yorktown Heights sells used sporting equipment
Recycle
Currently, there are no recycling options for most sporting equipment.
Disposal
This equipment may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the option outlined under "Reuse" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Spray Bottles
Reduce/Reuse
- Reduce the number by re-filling your bottles from a larger container.
Recycle
Please recycle plastics numbered #1-7. Place with mixed recycling. Must be clean and empty. Plastic tops can also be recycled. If the plastic item does not have a number, the Village cannot recycle it.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Stereo Equipment
Contains toxic metals and is considered e-waste. Stereo equipment must be appropriately recycled.
Recycle
Electronic waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:Disposal
Please recycle.
Storm Windows
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider donating to
Furniture Sharehouse, in White Plains
Recycle
If the window frame is made of aluminum, or other metal, this item is considered scrap metal once the glass is removed. Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Window glass cannot be recycled and must be disposed of in the trash. If broken please wrap.
Metal window frames without glass can be recycled: see "recycle" option.
Stoves, Household
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider donating:
Green Demolitions - Phone: (888) 887-5211; Green Demolitions accepts kitchens, appliances (less than 5 years old), bathrooms, home décor, architectural artifacts, building materials, art, and more. Green Demolitions supports outreach programs of All Addicts Anonymous.
Recycle
If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal and can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Straws
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item, but it is simple to reduce the number used.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycling option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with trash.
String
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Stuffed Animals
Reduce/Reuse
SAFE (Stuffed Animals For Emergencies), a not-for-profit, will accept gently used stuffed animals, toys, children's books, and baby blankets that are clean and in good condition. SAFE cleans the stuffed animals and toys, and delivers them to children in emergency situations or donates them to other children's organizations, military organizations, libraries, and nursing homes. This is a mail in program. Click here to visit their website to find links to other organizations that accept stuffed animals.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
If the stuffed animals are not in good condition, place with waste.
Take Out Food Containers
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item. Many restaurants allow you to bring your own containers.
Recycle
If plastic or aluminum, clean it and put it in the mixed recycling bin. All containers must be empty and clean. If styrofoam, it cannot be recycled.
Disposal
If it cannot be cleaned, put it in the garbage. If it is biodegradable, put it in the compost or in the garbage. Many biodegradable containers are meant to be composted in industrial-scale facilities and will be slow to decompose in a home compost heap.
Tarp, Plastic
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Teflon Coated Pots and Pans
Reuse
If usable, consider donating to:
Yorktown Love in Action (914) 743-1314
https://yorktownloveinaction.com/
Goodwill (203) 363-5228
Salvation Army - Phone: 1-800-958-7825
Recycle
If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal. Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Telephones
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Cordless phones do contain rechargeable batteries that should be removed and properly recycled prior to discarding the phone.
You may bring rechargeable batteries and cell phones to:
-Home Depot
- Staples
- CVS
where they will be disposed of properly.
Alternatively, rechargeable batteries are accepted at Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time for your toxic materials here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Disposal
Old landline and cordless phones are trash and non recyclable.
Please recycle cell phones and their batteries, and also the rechargeable batteries of cordless phones.
Televisions
Televisions contain toxic metals and are considered e-waste. They must be appropriately recycled.
Reuse
If the TV is still in good working condition and is 29 inches or small, consider donating to
Furniture Sharehouse in White Plains
Recycle
When purchasing a new TV, be aware that many stores will recycle your old TV.
Otherwise, recycle your old unusable TV as e-waste.
E-waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
See reuse and recycle options.
Tennis Balls
Reuse
Accepted by Adopt-a-Dog at their Armonk shelter located at 23 Cox Avenue. Call (914) 273-1674 prior to donating.
Recycle
The company reBounces re-pressurizes balls on site. You can send old, dead balls to reBounces to be repressurized and you can purchase repressurized balls at steep discounts. Alternatively, you can send reBounces your old balls and they will recycle them. This is a mail-in program. If you have large amounts of balls (200 or more) reBounces will provide you with a pre-paid mailing sticker. Click here to visit their website for more information.
Disposal
Tennis balls can be placed with waste, but the options listed under "reuse" and "recycle" will prevent them from being sent to the landfill or incinerator.
Tennis Racquets
Reuse
Tennis Racquets for Kids, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the distribution of donated tennis racquets to individual children, or to organizations that represent children, in need of such racquets. TRK will usually restring your donated racquet and see that it gets to be used. Racquets get mailed to:
Tennis Racquets for Kids, Inc.
c/o Dr. Guy Mintz
287 Northern Blvd.
Suite 211
Great Neck, NY 11021
There is a Freecycle Group in White Plains. Contact them here: https://groups.freecycle.org/group/WhitePlainsNY/posts/all
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Item can be disposed of in regular trash.
Thermometers, Liquid Tube
Silver liquid within the thermometer indicates mercury, a toxic metal that must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Any other color liquid indicates a non-mercury containing thermometer that can be disposed of in your household waste. Wrap in paper and tape before discarding to avoid any hazard from broken glass.
Thermometers, Mercury
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Disposal
Silver liquid within the thermometer indicates mercury, a toxic metal that must be disposed of properly. This material is hazardous waste. Mercury thermometers are accepted at Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
Any color of liquid other than silver indicates a non-mercury containing thermometer that can be disposed of in the trash. Wrap in paper and tape before discarding to avoid any hazard from broken glass.
Tires
Tires cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Some auto parts stores may accept tires for reuse. Call beforehand.
Recycle
Tires are accepted at Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility. H-MRF is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Disposal
Tires cannot be put out with the trash.
Tissue Paper
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
If unused, recycle with paper and cardboard.
Disposal
If dirty, place with waste.
Toasters, Toaster Ovens
Reuse
If usable, consider donating to:
Furniture Sharehouse in White Plains
https://furnituresharehouse.org/
Love in Action in Yorktown
https://yorktownloveinaction.com/
Salvation Army - Phone: 1-800-958-7825
Recycle
If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal and can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Toilets
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This is considered construction/demolition debris and should be disposed of by your contractor.
Toner Cartridges for printers
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Bring your inkjet and toner cartridges to Staples, Target, Best Buy, or Office Depot. Some retailers will give a store credit for used/old cartridges.Disposal
Most inkjet cartridges come with prepaid envelopes that can be used to return your empty inkjet cartridges to the manufacturer. If the envelope is misplaced, contact the manufacturer directly.
Tools
Reuse
Tools in working condition can be donated through Freecycle.
Recycle
If the tool is made of metal it can be recycled as scrap metal.
Disposal
This item is waste and can be placed curbside, but the other disposal options outlined under "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
If made of hard plastic and wood, place with waste. Remove and recycle rechargeable batteries.
Towels, Cloth / Bath
Reduce/Reuse
If in good condition, consider donating to:
https://yorktownloveinaction.com/
If not suitable for human use, some animal shelters accept towels and linens. Call first before donating.
Recycle
Textiles can be recycled at Greentree Textiles at the Ossining Farmers market every Saturday . https://www.greentreetextiles.org/donate/
Fabrics can now be left for recycling at the Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
Disposal
These can be disposed of as trash, but the options listed under "reuse" and "recycle" will prevent them from going to the landfill or incinerator.
Toys
Reduce/Reuse
SAFE (not-for-profit) will accept gently used stuffed animals, toys, children's books, and baby blankets that are clean and in good condition. SAFE cleans the stuffed animals and toys, and delivers them to children in emergency situations or donates them to other children's organizations, military organizations, libraries, and nursing homes. This is a mail in program. Click here to visit their website for more information and links to other organizations that accept stuffed animals.
Recycle
Most toys are not recyclable.
Disposal
Can be disposed of as waste.
Turpentine
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Tyvek, House wrap
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste. This is not recyclable. Large quantities are considered construction/demolition debris and must be disposed of by your contractor.
Upholstery Cleaner
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Varnish
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
VCRs
This item contains toxic metals and is considered e-waste. VCRs must be appropriately recycled.
Reuse
If usable, consider donating to:
Goodwill, Elmsford
(914) 347-4376
Salvation Army
salvationarmy.org
800-958-7825
Recycle
E-waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle. This item cannot be disposed of in the trash.
VHS Tapes
Recycle
Greendisk - (800) 305-3475
Greendisk takes all forms of electronic media and their cases. They call it technotrash. The technotrash is cleaned, degaussed, erased and otherwise cleansed of any information. Greendisk reuses what it can and resells it, or recycles what cannot be reused. For a full menu of services, technotrash they accept, and fees, go to their website: https://www.greendisk.com/gdsite/default.aspx
Disposal
This item can be placed with waste.
Washing Machines
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider donating:
Green Demolitions - Green Demolitions accepts kitchens, appliances (less than 5 years old), bathrooms, home décor, architectural artifacts, building materials, art, and more. Go to website for more information. Green Demolitions supports outreach programs of All Addicts Anonymous. Phone: (888) 887-5211
Recycle
If you are replacing an old appliance with a new one, ask the retailer if the old appliance can be removed and recycled as part of the delivery and installation process.
If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal and can be can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
Please recycle.
Water Heaters
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
If you are replacing an old appliance with a new one, ask the retailer if the old appliance can be removed and recycled as part of the delivery and installation process.
If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal and can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Weed Killer
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Wheelchairs
Reuse
Afya Foundation - Supply donations are an integral part of Afya's work and are sought after and welcomed. Local drop off location is 140 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, NY 10701. Phone: (914) 920-5081
Recycle
If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal. Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Window Air Conditioners
Because they contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which are also known as Freon, air conditioners cannot be put out at curbside. Proper disposal is required.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
You must have the Freon removed by a licensed technician. Once the Freon is removed and a label is affixed to the appliance, the appliance is considered scrap metal and can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
Westchester County's Household Materials Recovery Facility is located on the Grasslands Campus: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here: https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Windows
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider donating:
Green Demolitions - Green Demolitions accepts kitchens, appliances (less than 5 years old), bathrooms, home décor, architectural artifacts, building materials, art, and more. Phone 973-461-2339 or go to website for more information: https://renovationangel.com/donate-form
Recycle
If the window frame is made of aluminum or steel, this is considered scrap metal and can be recycled on Wednesdays by special appointment: https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it going to a landfill or incinerator.
Windshield Wiper Fluid
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is located on the Grasslands Campus at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY. Schedule a drop-off time here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/h-mrf-reservation
The County periodically holds a Household Recycling Day on a weekend at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Most of the materials accepted at the H-MRF are also accepted on these days. More information here:
https://environment.westchestergov.com/news/2583-household-material-reco...
Wine Bottles
Reuse
Recycle
Recycle in mixed bin. Must be empty and clean. No need to remove labels.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Wood, Lumber
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Lengths up to 4 feet will be accepted with your curbside trash if bundled together.
Anything larger must be taken away by your contractor.
Yard Waste
Reduce/Reuse
Fallen branches and trees do not have to be removed, as long as they are not an obstruction. They are a natural part of the ecosystem and provide habitat. Branches and logs can be left where they are, or in a corner of the property to decompose.
Recycle
Whenever possible, compost leaves, branches and other organic debris. If you have wooded property, organic debris will naturally decompose if raked or swept into the woods and left there. It will recycle needed nutrients back into the soil.
Leaves can be shredded with a lawnmower and left to fertilize your lawn. They will decompose over the winter.
For more information visit Leave Leaves Alone, created by Bedford 2030, at https://www.leaveleavesalone.org/
Disposal
Residents are strongly encouraged to keep leaves on their properties by composting.
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson DPW collects yard waste curbside during the spring, summer and fall months. All yard waste must be placed in biodegradable leaf bags or open top garbage cans. Yard waste in plastic bags will not be collected. Yard waste put out with the garbage or mixed in with the garbage will not be collected. No more than ten bags or three open top garbage cans per pickup.
Accepted: small twigs, flowers, hedge trimmings in biodegradable yard waste bags. Small branches will be collected provided they meet the following criteria: 1) Cut into lengths not to exceed 4 feet; 2) Tied into bundles not exceeding 18” in diameter; 3) Not more than two bundles of small branches per collection.
Not accepted: Tree trunks, stumps, large limbs over 4” in diameter, shrubs and bushes, bagged leaves or grass clippings,, dirt, sod, stones, concrete, bricks, lumber, and railroad ties.
Yard waste is collected curbside twice monthly April-October. The schedule can be found here: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/public-works/pages/garbage-collection-...
Yogurt Containers
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
All plastic containers #1-7 can be rinsed and placed in the mixed recycling bin. Aluminum tops should be removed, rinsed, and placed in the mixed recycling bin as well.
Disposal
Please recycle.
