Recyclopedia By Category
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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
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.