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!
Weed Killer
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...
Wheelchairs
Reuse
Afya Foundation - Supply donations are an integral part of Afya's work and are sought after and welcomed. Local drop off location is 140 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, NY 10701. Phone: (914) 920-5081
Recycle
If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal. Scrap metal can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Disposal
Please recycle.
Window Air Conditioners
Because they contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which are also known as Freon, air conditioners cannot be put out at curbside. Proper disposal is required.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
You must have the Freon removed by a licensed technician. Once the Freon is removed and a label is affixed to the appliance, the appliance is considered scrap metal and can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
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...
Windows
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. Phone 973-461-2339 or go to website for more information: https://renovationangel.com/donate-form
Recycle
If the window frame is made of aluminum or steel, this is considered scrap metal and can be recycled on Wednesdays by special appointment: https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it going to a landfill or incinerator.
Windshield Wiper Fluid
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...
Wine Bottles
Reuse
Recycle
Recycle in mixed bin. Must be empty and clean. No need to remove labels.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Wood, Lumber
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Lengths up to 4 feet will be accepted with your curbside trash if bundled together.
Anything larger must be taken away by your contractor.
Yard Waste
Reduce/Reuse
Fallen branches and trees do not have to be removed, as long as they are not an obstruction. They are a natural part of the ecosystem and provide habitat. Branches and logs can be left where they are, or in a corner of the property to decompose.
Recycle
Whenever possible, compost leaves, branches and other organic debris. If you have wooded property, organic debris will naturally decompose if raked or swept into the woods and left there. It will recycle needed nutrients back into the soil.
Leaves can be shredded with a lawnmower and left to fertilize your lawn. They will decompose over the winter.
For more information visit Leave Leaves Alone, created by Bedford 2030, at https://www.leaveleavesalone.org/
Disposal
Residents are strongly encouraged to keep leaves on their properties by composting.
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson DPW collects yard waste curbside during the spring, summer and fall months. All yard waste must be placed in biodegradable leaf bags or open top garbage cans. Yard waste in plastic bags will not be collected. Yard waste put out with the garbage or mixed in with the garbage will not be collected. No more than ten bags or three open top garbage cans per pickup.
Accepted: small twigs, flowers, hedge trimmings in biodegradable yard waste bags. Small branches will be collected provided they meet the following criteria: 1) Cut into lengths not to exceed 4 feet; 2) Tied into bundles not exceeding 18” in diameter; 3) Not more than two bundles of small branches per collection.
Not accepted: Tree trunks, stumps, large limbs over 4” in diameter, shrubs and bushes, bagged leaves or grass clippings,, dirt, sod, stones, concrete, bricks, lumber, and railroad ties.
Yard waste is collected curbside twice monthly April-October. The schedule can be found here: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/public-works/pages/garbage-collection-...
Yogurt Containers
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
All plastic containers #1-7 can be rinsed and placed in the mixed recycling bin. Aluminum tops should be removed, rinsed, and placed in the mixed recycling bin as well.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Recycling bins
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Items made of plastic #1-7, can be recycled. Unfortunately, rigid plastic is generally not recyclable.
Disposal
If no number, must be placed with waste. Please use your recycling bin as long as possible, since it is made of plastic that cannot be recycled.