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RECYCLOPEDIA - The Three Rs of Recycling 

 
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), approximately 75% of the trash Americans throw away each week is recyclable. Yet only 25% is actually recycled. Simple steps can help our home, our families and the environment. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Small recycling efforts make a significant impact.
 
Recycling is more than just filling the red and blue bins every week. There are many questions you can ask yourself from the time of purchase onward. What is it made of? Is the packaging recyclable? How long will it last? What will I do with it once I am done with it? Does it have any life left? Getting into the habit of thinking this way will help you make “reduce” and “reuse” part of the recycling process.
 
Just as important as recycling is to keep your recyclables free of contamination. For example, plastic bags can be recycled, but not curbside. If they are added to your recycling bins, they can clog up the machinery in the transfer station. As another example, greasy pizza boxes should be discarded rather than added to your paper and cardboard bin. The goal is to recycle right, and the information you need can be found in this Recyclopedia.
 
If you cannot find an item in our database, see a mistake, or have other solutions, please email us with your suggestions, corrections and updates. Thank you!
 
 
Categories

 

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:

https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup

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.

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