Household Material Recovery Days
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The first Household Material Recovery Day event will take place on April 27, from 12 - 4 p.m. and April 28, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Playland Park in Rye, NY.
Service works on a first-come-first-served basis, and in extreme weather when working conditions are deemed unsafe, events may be cancelled or terminated early. The Mobile Shredder is available, but be advised that on occasion the Mobile Shredder unit can reach its maximum capacity for paper shredding before closing time. Although infrequent, residents should be aware of this and open minded of the possibility of an early closure. On the day of an event, residents can call the county's Recycling HelpLine at (914) 813-5425 to check on a cancellation or early closure.
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 following items are collected at the events:
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
Confidential documents
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
Service works on a first-come-first-served basis, and in extreme weather when working conditions are deemed unsafe, events may be cancelled or terminated early. The Mobile Shredder is available, but be advised that on occasion the Mobile Shredder unit can reach its maximum capacity for paper shredding before closing time. Although infrequent, residents should be aware of this and open minded of the possibility of an early closure. On the day of an event, residents can call the county's Recycling HelpLine at (914) 813-5425 to check on a cancellation or early closure.
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 following items are collected at the events:
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
Confidential documents
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
