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!
Crutches and other medical equipment
Orthotics, crutches, splints, canes, wheelchairs, and braces.
Reuse
AFYA FOUNDATION
https://afyafoundation.org/get-involved/donate-supplies/
Donations of medical supplies are an integral part of Afya's work and are sought after and welcomed. Local donation drop off location is:
140 Saw Mill River Road
Yonkers, NY 10701
914-920-5081
Alternatively, donate to Good Will or Freecycle.org.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill or incinerated.
Crystal
Reuse
If in good condition consider donating to a local thrift shop like
Love in Action https://yorktownloveinaction.com/
or Good Will https://www.goodwill.org/
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
If broken, this item must be placed with waste.
If in good condition, please consider other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" to avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Cups, Expanded Polystyrene (Known As Styrofoam, a Dow Product)
Some haulers pick up polystyrene but it does not get recycled.
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item, which is a good reason to reduce the number used.
Disposal
Place with trash.
Cups, Paper and Cardboard
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Recycle all clean cups in paper bin. Rinse as required.
If waxed they cannot be recycled.
Disposal
Please dispose of as trash if they cannot be cleaned, or if they are waxed.Cups, Plastic
Much plastic ware, including cups, can be recycled.
Reduce/Reuse
Some plastic cups can be washed and reused.
Recycle
You can recycle numbered (#1-7) plastic. All must be rinsed and placed in the mixed recycling bin.
Disposal
If not numbered (#1-7), place with waste.
Dehumidifiers
Dehumidifiers contain Freon. This item contains hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. It cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Disposal
Hazardous waste is accepted at Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) 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...
Diapers, Disposable
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste. This item is not accepted for recycling. Diapers are designed not to break down when wet, and for the same reason do not break down in the recycling process.
Dishes
Dishes cannot be recycled with glass.
Reuse
Sell, barter, or donate:
- Craigslist
- Goodwill -
Yorktown Love in Action
Recycle
There is currently no recycling option for ceramics.
Disposal
If broken, place with waste.
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Dishwashers
Reuse
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
If you are replacing an old appliance with a new one, frequently the retailer will pick up the old appliance as part of the delivery and installation of the new one.
Disinfectants
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. It 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
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. Hazardous waste is accepted at Westchester County's Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) 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...