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!
Bathtubs
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This is considered construction/demolition debris and must be disposed of by your contractor.
Turpentine
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
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...
Tyvek, House wrap
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. This is not recyclable. Large quantities are considered construction/demolition debris and must be disposed of by your contractor.
Upholstery Cleaner
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
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...
Varnish
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
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...
VCRs
This item contains toxic metals and is considered e-waste. VCRs must be appropriately recycled.
Reuse
If usable, consider donating to:
Goodwill, Elmsford
(914) 347-4376
Salvation Army
salvationarmy.org
800-958-7825
Recycle
E-waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle. This item cannot be disposed of in the trash.
VHS Tapes
Recycle
Greendisk - (800) 305-3475
Greendisk takes all forms of electronic media and their cases. They call it technotrash. The technotrash is cleaned, degaussed, erased and otherwise cleansed of any information. Greendisk reuses what it can and resells it, or recycles what cannot be reused. For a full menu of services, technotrash they accept, and fees, go to their website: https://www.greendisk.com/gdsite/default.aspx
Disposal
This item can be placed with waste.
Clothes hangers, vinyl-coated
Reduce/Reuse
If hangers are in good condition, donate them to a dry cleaner or thrift store.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This item can be disposed of in the trash.
Washing Machines
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. Go to website for more information. Green Demolitions supports outreach programs of All Addicts Anonymous. Phone: (888) 887-5211
Recycle
If you are replacing an old appliance with a new one, ask the retailer if the old appliance can be removed and recycled as part of the delivery and installation process.
If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal and can be 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.
Water Heaters
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
If you are replacing an old appliance with a new one, ask the retailer if the old appliance can be removed and recycled as part of the delivery and installation process.
If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal and can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.