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!
Dog / Cat Food Bags
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycling option for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Drain Clog Dissolvers
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
This item is hazardous waste and cannot be disposed of in the trash.
Hazardous waste can be brought to 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...
Driveway Sealer
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
This material is hazardous waste and can be disposed of at Westchester County's 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...
Dry Cleaning Bags, Plastic
Reduce/Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item. Many dry cleaners will provide re-useable bags on request.
Recycle
Dry cleaning bags cannot be recycled with your commingled recycling. These bags can be recycled if clean and dry at the plastic bag recycling container at CVS or ShopRite. New York State law requires these stores to have recycling containers for plastic bags.
Many dry cleaners will accept their bags for recycling. Ask your dry cleaner for details.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Dryers (Clothes)
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider donating:
Green Demolitions - (888) 887-5211, 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.
Recycle
If not usable, this is scrap metal and can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
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.
DVDs
Reuse
Sell, barter or donate:
- Craigslist
- eBay
- Goodwill -
- Croton Free Library's yearly book sale also includes CDs and DVDs in good condition. There are donation bins at the bottom of the library parking lot.
Recycle
You may recycle the outer case of a DVD but not the DVD itself.
Disposal
This DVD may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" will avoid it being sent to a landfill or incinerator.
Egg Cartons, Cardboard
Reuse
If you will not be reusing your egg carton, please recycle.
Recycle
Put in the paper and cardboard recycling bin. Or, tear apart and add to your compost bin.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Egg Cartons that are made of Expanded Polystyrene (Known as Styrofoam, a Dow Product)
Reuse
Recycle
There is currently no recycling option available for this item.
Disposal
Electric Blankets
Since this has a plug, treat as e-waste.
Reuse
If the item is gently used and in good condition, consider donating to one of the organizations below:
Big Brothers, Big Sisters - Schedule a pickup online or call (877) 399-2570.
Yorktown Love in Action
https://yorktownloveinaction.com/
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Electronic waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
Careful disposal of electronics (e-waste) is important because many electronic products contain hazardous components. Computer monitors and televisions can contain leaded glass. Materials such as beryllium, mercury, cadmium, nickel, zinc, silver, and gold can be found in printed circuit boards. Cadmium can also be found in batteries and mercury can be present in relays and switches. If it is not recovered for recycling, it may end up in a waste-to-energy facility, where much of our trash is incinerated. Incineration of e-waste can produce dioxin and contribute to heavy metal contamination in the atmosphere.
Reduce/Reuse
Recycle
Electronic waste can be recycled curbside by scheduling a Wednesday special pickup. Make an appointment for pickup here:
https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/metalpickup
Alternatively, you can bring e-waste to Radio Shack, Staples, Best Buy, or any location that sells computer equipment. Call first to be certain they will accept this material, or to be aware of any restrictions.
Disposal
Electronic waste must be disposed of properly. It may not be placed in the trash.