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!
Caps, Bottle (Plastic, Metal)
Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
Recycle in the mixed bin.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Cardboard, Corrugated
Reduce/Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
Remove packing material from boxes and dispose of it separately. Collapse cardboard and place inside another box, or tie
in bundles. Place curbside on recycling day.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Cardboard, Foil-Lined
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 in trash.
Cardboard, Soda and Beer Packaging
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Flatten and put in paper / cardboard recycling bin.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Carpets, Rugs, and Padding
Reduce/Reuse
If rugs are small, animal shelters may accept them, but call first. SPCA of Westchester: (914) 603-7132
If in good condition, offer on Freecycle
https://groups.freecycle.org/group/WhitePlainsNY/posts/all
or donate on Greendrop
Recycle
In addition to clothing, the expanded textile recycling program now provides residents the opportunity to recycle shoes, sneakers, slippers, boots, backpacks, purses, duffle bags, gloves, sheets, towels, blankets, curtains, leather, throw rugs, pet clothing, and more. The items can be in any condition (torn, worn, stained, broken zippers, etc.) as long as they are clean, dry, and odorless. A full list of accepted items can be found online at: https://environment.westchestergov.com/residents/recycling-guidelines/textiles
Residents can dispose of their textiles and other hard-to-get-rid-of household waste by making a convenient appointment with the County’s Household-Material Recycling Facility (H-MRF), 15 Woods Road, Valhalla. The H-MRF is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only. For more information about the H-MRF, or to make an appointment today, visit https://environment.westchestergov.com/facilities/h-mrf or call (914) 813-5425.
Disposal
If your item is not appropriate for reuse, place with waste. Carpets/rugs/padding can be picked up on trash days.
Automobile (car) - Donate Old and Used
Reuse
The Salvation Army accepts cars and boats as donations. A pickup can be scheduled by calling (800) 958-7825.
Recycle
Disposal
Catalogs
Reduce/Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
Put in recycling bin with paper and cardboard.
Disposal
This item should be recycled.
CD's and CD Cases
Reuse
Barter, sell or donate.
You may also donate to the Croton Free Library's annual book and CD sale. Collection bins are found at the base of the library parking lot.
Recycle
CD cases can be recycled in the mixed recycling bin. CDs cannot.
Greendisk is a company that specializes in recycling electronic waste, including CDs. This is a mail-in program. https://www.greendisk.com/gdsite/default.aspx
Disposal
Can be disposed of as trash, but the options listed under "reuse" and "recycle" will avoid having them go to a landfill or incinerator.
Cell Phones
This item contains electronic waste and must be disposed of properly. It cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
It's a good idea to remove personal information before you dispose of your cell phone. Permanent data deletion usually requires several steps. Remove the memory or subscriber identity module (SIM) card from the phone. That's an important first step in deleting information, but you likely will need to do more to erase all the sensitive data on your device. Go to the FTC's website for more information on how to remove your personal information.
Reduce/Reuse
AT&T sponsors Cell Phones For Soldiers, a nonprofit organization that uses funds from recycled cell phones to buy prepaid phone cards for active duty military personnel. You can drop off your used phone at any AT&T wireless store, or at the Yorktown town clerk's office, 363 Underhill Ave in Yorktown, (914) 962-5722, call first.
Recycle
Cell phones can be returned to the place of purchase.
You can also drop off old cell phones to Home Depot, Best Buy, or Target, or go to this website to find additional recycling locations nearby:
https://www.call2recycle.org/locator/
Cell phones are e-waste. You can bring them to the Westchester County 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
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
Cell phones contain batteries that cannot be put into your waste for pickup. Additionally, many cell phones contain heavy metals which can contaminate the environment. Please use one of the Reuse or Recycle options.
Cellophane
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Currently there is no recycle option available for this item.