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!
Pumps, Plastic Bottle
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.Recycle
Although they are not numbered, pumps from plastic spray bottles may be recycled in the mixed recycling bin. Must be clean and empty.
Disposal
Please recycle.
PVC
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
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.
Radios
Recycle
Electronic waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Rat Poison
This material is 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
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
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.Rigid Plastics
Reduce/Reuse
Reusable items, such as toys, in good condition may be donated.
As you make purchasing choices, bear in mind that rigid plastics generally cannot be recycled.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycling option for rigid plastic items with no number. Only plastics #1-7 can be recycled.
Disposal
Place with trash.
Rope, Climbing
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Maine-based Sterling Rope Company will accept all (from any manufacturer) worse-for-the-wear petroleum based cords. All rope that is salvageable is repurposed into dog collars, dog tags, bracelets, and key chains, while anything that is beyond repair is ground up, melted down, and turned into new climbing ropes.
Find mail-in instructions at: https://sterlingrope.com/recycle
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the option under "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Rug Cleaners
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
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...
Running Shoes
Reuse
If usable, please consider donating .
Soles4Souls takes shoes that are gently used:
23 Mack Drive
Edison, N.J. 08817
Recycle
Nike sponsors the Reuse-A-Shoe program. Nike will take the shoe apart and recycle and reuse all of its parts. https://www.nike.com/help/a/recycle-shoes
RecycledRunners is a California-based organization whose motto is, "Running is Hard - Giving is Easy." This site lists Domestic Shoe Donation Sites, International Shoe Donation Sites, and Shoe Material Recycling Programs that accept donated sneakers. Click here to visit their website.
Run the Planet is another compilation of sites that offer recycling programs around the world. Click here to visit their website.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the options under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.