RECYCLING WITH A PURPOSE

November 13, 2021 9am-3PM Rye Playland

COVID GUIDELINES:

Please wear a mask and and DO NOT exit your vehicle. Items must be placed in your trunk.

November 13, 2021 9am-3PM Rye Playland

COVID GUIDELINES:

Please wear a mask and and DO NOT exit your vehicle. Items must be placed in your trunk.

An opportunity for Westchester residents to protect the environment, support local nonprofit organizations, and recycle a variety of household items. Part of Westchester County's Household Recycling Days 2021.

ACCEPTING:

Donations to Local Nonprofit Organizations

Items That Don't Qualify for Regular Curbside Recycling

From diapers to beds to bicycles, please see the list below for participating organizations.

ORGANIZATIONS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE DONATIONS. IF YOU WOULDN'T SHARE IT WITH A FRIEND, PLEASE DON'T BRING IT!

Items That Don't Qualify for Regular Curbside Recycling

Fire extinguishers, propane tanks (up to 20 pounds), rechargeable batteries*, car tires (max. 4), mercury thermometers and thermostats, expired or unused pharmaceuticals.

* Alkaline and carbon-zinc batteries can be safely discarded with household trash.

Personal and Confidential Papers for Shredding

Items That Don't Qualify for Regular Curbside Recycling

Personal and Confidential Papers for Shredding

The Westchester County Mobile Shredder will be present to accept your documents. Up to four file-sized (10”x12”x15”) boxes of papers per household. Please remove all metal, plastic bindings and plastic cover pages.

E-Waste and Electronics

Personal and Confidential Papers for Shredding

Computer monitors, towers, peripherals, printers, TVs, faxes, radios, stereos, VCRs etc.

Household Chemicals

E-Waste and Electronics

Appliances with Freon

Must be properly labeled! Including: automotive fluids (except motor oil), flammable liquids, metal/jewelry polishes, pesticides, herbicides, photography, and swimming pool chemicals.

*PLEASE SEE LIST BELOW FOR ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Appliances with Freon

E-Waste and Electronics

Appliances with Freon

Freezers, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, air conditioners etc.

PLEASE NOTE LIST OF ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED BELOW.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Furniture Sharehouse

DONATE: GENTLY-USED FURNITURE SUCH AS SOFAS, ARMCHAIRS, TABLES, DRESSERS, ETC. PLEASE CHECK THE LINK BELOW FOR EXACT DONATION GUIDELINES!

Furniture Sharehouse provides free furniture to economically disadvantaged individuals and families living in Westchester County, giving them the basic household furnishings that enable them to rebuild their lives and live with dignity. Please click the button below for exact donation guidelines.

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Community Resource Center

DONATE: SMALL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES IN GOOD WORKING ORDER: MICROWAVES, TVS (42" OR SMALLER), BLENDERS, VACUUM CLEANERS, COFFEEMAKERS, HAIRDRYERS, TOASTER OVENS, IRONS, AND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONING UNITS.

This collection will support victims of Hurricane Ida. Community Resource Center (formerly Hispanic Resource Center) was founded in 1998 to promote the cultural, economic, educational and professional integration of immigrants to the already established larger community and to advocate for those in need. We aim to provide the tools to prepare new immigrant families to become self-sufficient and active members of the community.

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Rye Kicks It Forward

DONATE: GENTLY-USED SOCCER GEAR: CLEATS, SHIN GUARDS, BALLS, PUMPS, GLOVES, AND BAGS

NO JERSEYS, NO OTHER SPORTS GEAR PLEASE!

Rye Kicks It Forward was founded by Rye High School students who recognized the need for used soccer gear in poor communities around the world. Contributions are gratefully accepted!

Rye City Lions Club

DONATE: USED PRESCPIPTION EYEGLASSES

(PLEASE PLACE GLASSES IN A CASE OR WRAP THEM CAREFULLY TO AVOID DAMAGE)

Refractive errors can be easily corrected with eyeglasses, yet millions living in low and middle income countries lack access to basic eye care services. Lions have recognized the urgent need for corrective lenses and collect usable glasses in their communities to support the Lions Recycle For Sight Program.

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WHAT'S NOT ACCEPTED:

ANYTHING THAT YOU CAN PUT IN YOUR REGULAR RECYCLING (GLASS, PAPER, PLASTIC, CANS)

PAINT - Oil & Latex; harden paint and put it out with the trash

MOTOR OIL - take to a service station or motor oil retail outlet

COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS - helium and oxygen tanks

SMOKE & FIRE DETECTORS - dispose of in trash

EXPLOSIVES - flares, fireworks, ammunition

MEDICAL WASTE - hypodermic needles, syringes, lancets

CELL PHONES, PHONES, OR PLASTIC BAGS

CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS

FOR DISPOSAL INFORMATION ABOUT THESE ITEMS, PLEASE CALL THE RECYCLING HELPLINE AT 2-1-1

PLEASE NOTE

The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) in Valhalla accepts household hazardous waste and other items worthy of special handling from Westchester County residents on a year-round, appointment-only basis.

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Zero Waste Day - Drop and Dash

Rye Playland, Playland Park, Rye, New York 10580, United States

November 13, 2021 9am-3PM Rye Playland

November 13, 2021 9am-3PM Rye Playland

ACCEPTING:

Donations to Local Nonprofit Organizations

Items That Don't Qualify for Regular Curbside Recycling

Items That Don't Qualify for Regular Curbside Recycling

Items That Don't Qualify for Regular Curbside Recycling

Items That Don't Qualify for Regular Curbside Recycling

Items That Don't Qualify for Regular Curbside Recycling

Personal and Confidential Papers for Shredding

Items That Don't Qualify for Regular Curbside Recycling

Personal and Confidential Papers for Shredding

E-Waste and Electronics

E-Waste and Electronics

Personal and Confidential Papers for Shredding

Household Chemicals

E-Waste and Electronics

Appliances with Freon

Appliances with Freon

E-Waste and Electronics

Appliances with Freon

PLEASE NOTE LIST OF ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED BELOW.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Furniture Sharehouse

Community Resource Center

Rye Kicks It Forward

Rye City Lions Club

WHAT'S NOT ACCEPTED:

PLEASE NOTE

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