Recycle, Reduce, Reuse

Recycling isn’t an option, it’s the law. Westchester County recycled more than 800,000 tons, or 41 percent of the solid waste generated in the county last year – surpassing the state's requirements. Recycling is a partnership between the county and its local governments -- and you. Find information on what more you can do. Recycling is good for the environment and saves taxpayers money. Of even greater importance, we must reduce our waste and reuse many those items we no longer need. Westchester has programs dealing with paper and glass, cell phones, garden waste, hangers, mercury, electronics, household chemicals, tires and more. We have a special page for business recycling.

This is Westchester's recycling law. Adobe Acrobat Reader required.

The Shred Mobile

To help prevent identity theft, Westchester bought a large ShredMobile that is going around the county. Get rid of your old papers during Household Chemical Clean Up Day, or find out when the Shred Mobiel will be at a place near you.

Public Recycling Education

Offers extensive information on programs that help our communirty to be informed on recycling.

Cell Phone Recycling: It's the Law

Westchester law mandates that you recycle your old cell phone. The list of places you can bring the phone to are ever-increasing to make it easier. These places will remove your personal information.

Treasure Hunt Website

One person's trash is another's treasure. If you want to give away a "used but usable" treasure -- perhaps household or office furniture, appliances or equipment -- let others know about it. Or maybe you are looking for something that someone else wants to give away. Check out what is available, or post an item to give away.

County-owned Recycling Center and Garbage Transfer Stations

Information regarding the county-owned recycing center and garbage transfer stations, operated by the Department of Environmental Facilities

Recycling Reference

Learn the Do's and Don'ts of recycling, with information on how to recycle glass, metals, newspapers, plastics, etc. Adoble Acrobat required.

Local Municipal Recycling Programs

A list of local government recycling programs in the county and phone numbers.

Tour Our Recycling Center

To schedule a tour for your school or organization, complete and submit the form provided here.

Household Chemical Clean-Up Schedule

Find dates and locations for Westchester County Household Chemical Clean-up days.

Westchester Access Program for Computers to Non Profits

The county government works to help business that have surplus computer equipment find non-profit groups that might be able to use the equipment. Business may go here to see a list of qualifying non profit agencies; the agencies may go here to see what is available or how to qualify.