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!
Lawn Mowers
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
This item is considered scrap metal and can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. All gas and oil must be removed/drained or it will not be accepted. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Belts, leather/plastic
Reuse
Belts in good condition can be donated to:
Love in Action in Yorktown
https://yorktownloveinaction.com/
Goodwill
https://www.goodwill.org/
Recycle
Currently there is no recycle option for this item.Disposal
This item is trash and can be placed curbside, but the options listed under "reuse" will prevent it being sent to a landfill or incinerator.
Light Bulbs, Fluorescent
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
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Because they contain mercury, fluorescent bulbs are classified as hazardous waste and must be disposed of accordingly.
Compact fluorescents are accepted at Home Depot.
Compact and tube fluorescents 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
Light Bulbs, Incandescent
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place in waste. Wrap carefully.
Magazines
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Place in paper and cardboard recycling bin.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Ice Cream Containers (cardboard)
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
These can be rinsed and placed in the red bin with mixed recycling (not with paper and cardboard.) This is to keep the paper and cardboard dry and clean.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Mattresses and Box Springs
Reuse
If the mattress and box spring is in good condition (no stains),
please consider donating it to Furniture Sharehouse. Please visit the website for donation guidelines (they do not accept king-sized mattresses and box springs.)
https://furnituresharehouse.org/
Recycle
Disposal
This item can be disposed of curbside on your regular waste collection day.
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.
Medications, Prescription and Over-the-Counter
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
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Do not put medications in the trash, down the drain or flush them. They are hazardous waste.
Prescription and over-the-counter medications are accepted at Westchester County's Hazardous 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...
Thermometers, Mercury
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
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
Silver liquid within the thermometer indicates mercury, a toxic metal that must be disposed of properly. This material is hazardous waste. Mercury thermometers 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
Any color of liquid other than silver indicates a non-mercury containing thermometer that can be disposed of in the trash. Wrap in paper and tape before discarding to avoid any hazard from broken glass.