Recyclopedia
What and Where Can I Recycle?
Introducing a new feature to help you find how to
Reuse and Recycle hundreds of items. We hope Recyclopedia will help you recycle more!
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.
Glass, Windows
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider donating:
Furniture Sharehouse in White Plains
https://furnituresharehouse.org/
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option for this item.
Disposal
If broken, wrap carefully and place with waste. If glass is intact, tape with masking tape or painter's tape before placing curbside.
Golf Equipment
Reuse
Consider donating to an organization of your choice.
- Craigslist - Barter, sell and wanted classifieds.
- eBay
- Goodwill
Recycle
Metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Greeting Cards
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Recycle with paper and cardboard.
Disposal
Please recycle
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.
Clothes hangers, metal
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Can be recycled as scrap metal. Or bring wire clothes hangers back to your local dry cleaner. They should be in good condition.
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
Please recycle.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste must be disposed of properly and cannot be left with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Most hazardous waste is 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...
Helium Tanks
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
1. Only attempt disposal of the helium tank when it is empty.
2. Take the tank to a well-ventilated area. Fully open the valve handle by turning it counter-clockwise. Press and hold down on the tilt-nozzle until the tank is empty. Listen and feel for pressure discharging from the tilt-nozzle. The tank is empty when no sound is heard or pressure is felt.
3. Unscrew and remove the tilt-nozzle, either by hand or with the help of a ¾ inch wrench.
4. The tank can now be recycled as scrap metal. The village picks up metal on Wednesdays by appointment. Make an appointment here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
Please see how to recycle. You can avoid this large item being hauled and placed in a landfill.
Home Heating Oil
This material is hazardous waste and cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.Disposal
Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) is 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...
Hoses, Garden
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.