The next Household Recycling Day will be held Friday, June 11 from 1-3 p.m. and Saturday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westchester Community College in Valhalla. For a complete and detailed list of what to bring and what’s not accepted, visit www.westchestergov.com/HRD or call 813-5425.
Generally, in addition to chemicals and other special wastes found in a typical household, residents can continue to bring their personal papers for shredding, plastic bags for recycling and unused medications for disposal. They can also bring empty barbecue tanks and Freon-containing appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators and dehumidifiers.
Pesticides, cleaning products, tires, computers, TVs, old cell phones and a maximum of 10 tires may be brought in for safe disposal. However, waste from businesses or schools will not be accepted. Paint – whether from residents, businesses or schools – will also not be accepted.
Household Recycling Days
What's accepted
At Household Recycling Days, residents may drop off household waste that cannot be set out for curbside collection or recycling. Refer to our Household Recycling Days brochure for a complete list of dates, locations and items accepted. The household recycling events schedule is regularly updated with additional collections days and locations.
We accept residential chemicals only. Materials from businesses (including home-based doctors and accountants), institutions and schools will not be accepted. Follow these simple rules:
Remember to close all bags and bottles tightly.
All chemicals must be in original or labeled containers.
Place all chemicals in a sturdy box and in the trunk of your car.
There is no fee, but pre-registration is required for 100 pounds or more of solid material or 25 gallons or more of liquid. To pre-register, call the Recycling HelpLine at (914) 813-5425.
The Mobile Shredder is available for residents only. Papers from businesses (doctors, accountants, etc.), institutions and schools will not be accepted. Bring up to four boxes of your personal papers to be shredded on-the-spot at no charge.
The following items are accepted:
Most automotive fluids – antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline
Flammable liquids – kerosene, butane, charcoal fluid, turpentine
Metal, jewelry and furniture polishes, wood preservatives, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, photographic and swimming pool chemicals
Fluorescent light bulbs and CFLs
Fire extinguishers
Propane tanks (1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 pound tanks)
Batteries – only auto, rechargeable and button cell types
Household appliances with Freon – air conditioners, refrigerators, dehumidifier
Mercury thermometers and thermostats
E-waste – items related to communications, including TVs, computers, monitors and related accessories, printers, fax machines, cell phones, radios, stereos, and speakers
Car tires (maximum 10)
Expired or unused pharmaceuticals – both prescription and over the counter
Plastic grocery bags - bring in 20 bags or more and get a free reusable shopping bag – while supplies last.
The items below are not accepted. For disposal information, call the Recycling HelpLine at (914) 813-5425.
Paint - Oil and Latex – harden paint and put it out with the household trash in solid form. Air dry and use kitty litter or waste paint hardener. Exception: Rye Brook, White Plains and Yorktown residents must dispose of empty or hardened paint cans on bulk pick-up days.
Non-rechargeable batteries – discard with household trash
Motor oil – take to service station or motor oil retail outlet
Compressed gas cylinders – helium and oxygen tanks
Smoke and fire detectors – discard with household trash
Explosives – flares, fireworks, ammunition
Medical waste – hypodermic needles
Construction & demolition debris – materials from home improvement and construction projects (e.g. drywall, wood, pipes, fixtures)
Materials from commercial and institutional users
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