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!
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.
Saran Wrap
Reduce/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.
Scrap Metal
Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
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.
Screws and Nails
Reuse
Recycle
Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:Disposal
Please recycle.
Shampoo and Conditioner Bottles
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Plastics #1-7 can be put in mixed recycling bin. Containers should be empty and clean. Tops can also be recycled.
Disposal
Please recycle if possible.
Roof Shingles
This is construction material and cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider donating:
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This is considered construction/demolition debris and should be disposed of by your contractor.
Shoe Polish
Petroleum-based shoe polish 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 Materials Recovery Facility 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...
Shopping Bags (Plastic)
Reduce/Reuse
Bring your reuseable bags and reduce the number of plastic bags. Reuse in waste baskets, or for food storage.
Recycle
All plastic bags may be recycled, but not in recycling bins. Supermarkets, CVS, Target, and some other stores will accept plastic bags for recycling. The Croton ShopRite has a dropoff bin in front of the store for plastic bags.
Do not put plastic bags in recycling bins. They can get tangled in the machinery at Westchester's recycling transfer station.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Shredded Paper
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Place in paper and cardboard recycling bin.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Shrink Wrap, Food
Reduce/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.