Recyclopedia By Category

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

 

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pyrex

Reuse

If usable, consider donating to:

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.

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.

Wine Bottles

Reuse

Recycle

Recycle in mixed bin. Must be empty and clean. No need to remove labels.

Disposal

Please recycle.

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