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RECYCLOPEDIA - The Three Rs of Recycling
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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
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...
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.
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.