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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Radios
Recycle
Electronic waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
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.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
