An A-to-Z index of residential items how to properly recycle, repurpose, and responsibly dispose of them.
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Plastic #7, PC or O(other). This group contains plastics that are often clear and hard, and described as 'glass-like'. They are used for glasses, baby bottles, cd- and dvd disks, five gallon water bottles, windows in frames. etc. Just as most plastics, these items are synthetically derived from oil or gas. Plastics #7, PC or O (other are difficult to recycle.
Five gallon water bottles are valuable. Places that sell these bottles will take them back for refill and give you a credit.
All items made of this material and in good condition can be donated to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
At this moment Plastic with code #7, PC, or O (other) can not be placed in your Single Stream Recycle Bin. Please discard with your regular trash.
Please place no longer re-usable plastics with code #7, PC, or O (other) in your regular trash bin.
These items are made of different materials that can be disassembled into metals and plastics. Most metals and plastics are recyclable. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances. Look online for tips on how to store spray cans or how to clean a clogged nozzle.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For these items shipping restrictions may apply:
www.usps.com/shippingrestrictions
www.ups.com/shippinghazardous
For repair:
Separate caps and empty cans.
Please, place these items in your single stream recycle bin.
Content, like oil, paints or fixative can be hazardous. Read labels carefully. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
The caps and the cans are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials that are difficult to dissamble. Some parts can be recycled. Look for product information on the internet. To find a more energy efficient product visit: https://www.energystar.gov/products/products_list
Often, filters can be washed and reused. Please look for instructions. Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
Disassemble items if possible and recycle according material. Metals, paper and most plastics can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Code: Metal #41 ALU, aluminum. Aluminium is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust. The production of aluminium has a great environmental impact, but it also has a terrific recycle value. So, make sure it doesn't end up in the trash.
Trays, plates and foil can be reused after cleaning.
Unopened, non-expired packages with these items can be donated. Please, consider the following options:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Drain liquids and remove food leftovers. Please, place these items in your single stream recycle bin.
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Code: CFC, Chlorofluorocarbon or freon. Freon is an hazardous gas and needs to be disposed according local legislation. To find a more energy efficient product visit: https://www.energystar.gov/products/products_list. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Items in good condition might be re-used. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Freon is considered a hazardous waste. Appliance stores and installers are capable of taking freon containing appliances. If you buy your appliance from them, they have to take your old appliance with freon as required by law.
www.google.com/search/appliances
Or schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Freon is considered a hazardous waste. Appliance stores and installers are capable of taking freon containing appliances. If you buy your appliance from them, they have to take your old appliance with freon as required by law.
www.google.com/search/appliances
Or schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
These items are made of different materials but can be disassembled for recycling. When buying a new appliance, your old appliance has to be accepted, and properly disposed of, by the retailer as required by law. To find a more energy efficient product visit: https://www.energystar.gov/products/products_list
Items in good condition might be re-used. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Newer, high end, appliances can be sold through:
Green Demolitions in Greenwich and New York City
www.green demolitions.com
You can also wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
Or consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
When buying a new appliance, your old appliance should be accepted and send in for recycling by the retailer.
Old appliances can be recycled. Please bring these items to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
For items that are too big or too heavy to transport you can contact a junk removal company
An other option is to wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days and order a pick up:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
Old appliances can be recycled. Please bring these items to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
For items that are too big or too heavy to transport you can contact a junk removal company
An other option is to wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days and order a pick up:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
These items are made of different materials. Some might be suitable for recycling. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Items in good condition might be re-used. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Disassemble these items into different parts and recycle according material. Metals and paper can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials that are difficult to deassamble or to recycle. For cleaning tips visit https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Artificial-Flowers If possible.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Currently, there is no recycle option available for artificial flowers.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Asbestos is a silicate mineral. Asbestos is considered hazardous waste and need to be disposed according local legislation. To learn more about asbestos visit: www.asbestosnetwork.com
Asbestos is considered a hazardous waste. Asbestos needs to be removed by an official asbestos remover:
www.google.com/bedford/asbestos
Asbestos is considered a hazardous waste. Asbestos needs to be removed by an official asbestos remover:
www.google.com/bedford/asbestos
Asbestos is considered a hazardous waste. Asbestos needs to be removed by an official asbestos remover:
www.google.com/bedford/asbestos
These items are considered hazardous waste and need to be disposed according local legislation. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, look for an autoshop or salvage point that accepts your item:
www.google.com/maps/bedford/cardealer/
www.google.com/bedford/car/salvage/
www.autozone.com
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For these items shipping restrictions may apply:
www.usps.com/shippingrestrictions
www.ups.com/shippinghazardous
These items are considered hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Under Article 23, Title 23 of the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), any service establishment that sells at least 500 gallons per year of new oil and performs vehicle servicing must accept from the public at no charge up to 5 gallons of used oil per person per day.
These items are considered hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 http://environment.westchestergov.com/facilities/h-mrf
Under Article 23, Title 23 of the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), any service establishment that sells at least 500 gallons per year of new oil and performs vehicle servicing must accept from the public at no charge up to 5 gallons of used oil per person per day.
These items are made of different materials. Some might be suitable for recycling.
Auto parts are often reusable or recyclable. Please, look for an autoshop or salvage point that accepts your item:
www.google.com/maps/bedford/cardealer/
www.google.com/bedford/car/salvage/
www.autozone.com
Otherwise consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide
Disassemble these items into different parts and recycle according material
Metals and most plastics can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Oversized items made of metal or plastic can be brought to
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. Some balls can be repaired or re-inflated.
Look for ways to re-inflate balls online:
www.wikihow/pingpongball
www.wikihow/soccerball
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The Sports Attic, Sports Attic, 317 Underhill Ave, Yorktown Heights, NY
www.sportsatticny.com
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For tennis balls specifically, donate to www.RecycleBalls.org
Most balls are made from materials that are difficult to recycle
Please consider sending your old balls to:
All sport balls:
www.terracycle.com/balls
Tennisballs:
www.Rebounces.com
Old tennisballs can also be discarded as un-usable clothes or old textile
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Codes: #8 Lead, #10 NiCD, #11 NiMH. These batteries are considered hazardous waste in the state of New York, and need to be disposed according local legislation. For more information about batteries visit: www.westchestergov/batteries
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For these items shipping restrictions may apply:
www.usps.com/shippingrestrictions
www.ups.com/shippinghazardous
All used rechargeable batteries can be brought to the stores that sell these batteries.
You can also dispose of your hazardous batteries with your other hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Battery drop off points in our area:
Bedford Hardware 466 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY 10506, tel: 914-234-3695
Staples, 350 N Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-242-2106
Metrocom Wireless, 31 Plainfield Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-244-3500
Target, 195 N Bedford Rd., tel: 914-602-0004
Metrocom Wireless, 31 Plainfield Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, tel: 914-244-3500
It is illegal to dispose of these items in your container with regular waste
All used rechargeable batteries can be brought to the stores that sell them
You can also dispose of your hazardous batteries with your other hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Battery drop off points in our area:
Bedford Hardware 466 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY 10506, tel: 914-234-3695
Staples, 350 N Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-242-2106
Metrocom Wireless, 31 Plainfield Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-244-3500
Target, 195 N Bedford Rd., tel: 914-602-0004
Metrocom Wireless, 31 Plainfield Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, tel: 914-244-3500
Codes: #9 or #19 Alkaline, #13 SO, #14 CZ, #12 Li. These batteries are considered safe for regular disposal in the state of New York. For more information about batteries visit: www.westchestergov/batteries
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Cost-effective and safe recycling processes for these items are not yet available in the USA
Please, put these items in the container with regular waste
These items are made of different materials. Some might be disassembled for recycling. Battery operated toys are oftten shortlived, please consider durability when purchasing gifts.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station. Note: battery operated items with non-working batteries are NOT accepted https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide
Disassemble these items into different parts and recycle according material. Metals and most plastics can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Batteries can be hazardous, please remove the batteries from your item. Search your type of batteries in the recyclopedia and dispose of them accordingly.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Batteries can be hazardous, please remove batteries from item. Search your type of batteries in the recyclopedia and dispose of them accordingly.
Batteries with lead acid are considered hazardous waste and need to be disposed according local legislation. For more information visit: www.westchestergov/batteries
If you buy a new battery for your car you might pay a surcharge that can be cancelled with the donation of your old battery. Empty car batteries are accepted at:
www.google.com/bedford/cardealer
www.autozone.com
www.homedepot.com
You can also bring your lead-acid battery for a small fee to:
Kelloggs & Lawrence, 26 Parkway, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3351
If you buy a new battery for your car you might pay a surcharge that can be cancelled with the donation of your old battery. Empty car batteries are accepted at:
www.google.com/bedford/cardealer
www.autozone.com
www.homedepot.com
You can also bring your lead-acid battery for a small fee to:
Kelloggs & Lawrence, 26 Parkway, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3351
These items are considered hazardous, and need to be disposed of as described under reuse or recycle
These items are made of different materials that are difficult to deassamble. Blister packages are more harmful for the environment than most other gum packaging.
You might find ideas for reuse at
Cost-effective recycling processes for these items are not yet available.
If you are a great user of this type of packaging, consider collecting and sending the packages to an organization that reuses or recycles this material:
www.terracycle.com
The transportation and packaging to recycle small and light items often renders the recycle value of theses item worthless.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
More than 120 billion units of packaging are produced by the cosmetics industry every year. If possible, consider envrironmetal friendly options. To check these items for hazards and toxins visit www.ewg.org/skindeep
Unopened items in good condition can be donated to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
or to
The Community Center of Northern Weschester, 84 Bedford road, Katonah, tel: 914-232-6572 www.communitycenternw.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Dispose of contents. Disassemble containers and place recyclable parts, such as glass, metal and plastics, in your single stream recycle bin.
Drain wet content. Content that is dry and not reusable can be placed in the container with regular waste
Recycle code: Paper PAP. These items are made of paper. Paper is made from cellulose, natural fibers, or from recycled paper. Paper can be recycled. Worried about your carbon footprint? Visit the Free Public Library and/or use an electronic reader.
Books can be placed in the book collection containers at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
For gently used contemporary books consider the following options:
A donation to:
The Bedford Free Library, 32 Village Green, Bedford, NY 10506, tel: 914- 234-3570 www.bedfordfreelibrary.org
The Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 , tel: 914-666-6472 www.bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org
The Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3508 www.katonahlibrary.org
The Little Free Library at the Bedford Hills Town Hall, 321 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507
The Little Free Library at the Community Center of Northern Westchester, 84 Bedford Raod, Katonah, NY 10536
If not reusable, please, separate hard cover from the pages and place these items in your single stream recycle bin.
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Plastic #6 PS, poystyrene. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas. Bread clips too small too to be handled in recycle facilities. There are no local recycling options for this type of plastic.
Ideas for this item can be found on:
https://www.pinterest.com/drsoraya/bread-bag-clip/
These items are made from plastic, but can not be recycled. Please, do NOT place these items in your single stream recycle bin.
You can consider collecting and sending this item to an organization that reuses or recycles this material:
www.terracycle.com
The transportation and packaging to recycle small and light items often renders the recycle value of theses item worthless.
If you can't find a recycle solution for this item, put the item in the container with regular waste
Wax can be derived from petroleum (paraffin) and release volatile organic compounds. Synthetically scented candles can release other toxins as well. Candles from natural wax (coconut wax, beeswax, soy wax,palm wax, vegetable wax) with natural fragrances tend to be healthier in usage. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Left over wax can be reused in candlemaking:
www.google.com/search/candlemaking
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
These items and also their leftovers are reusable. Please, consider the options under re-use. Some brands or organizations offer recycle options:
www.yankeecandlerecycling.com
If you can't find a re-use solution for this item, put the item in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. These items can be difficult to recycle due to their size or composition.
Ideas for candy wrappers may be found on:
If you have a great amount of a specific wrapper you can consider sending them to an organization for re-use:
www.terracycle.com
The transportation and packaging to recycle small and light items often renders the recycle value of theses item worthless.
If possible, collect paper wrappers in a bigger paper bag or an old envelope and place them in your single stream recycle bin.
Foil coated wrappers can not be recycled. Most wrappers will get lost in the recycling facility due to their small size.
Put foil coated candy wrappers, and other non-recycable wrappers in the container with regular waste.
These items can be made of different materials. Some of these items can not be recycled due to their small size. Place all metal lids and caps in the Single Stream Recycle bin. Caps, pulls and lids on water and soda bottles, milk jugs, and milk and juice packs (tetra packs) can be left on. Place those with their containers in the Single Stream recycle bin
Ideas for re-using these items can be found on:
Drain liquids and remove food leftovers. Detach metal lids from the bottle or container. Most plastic caps of common products, like water and soda bottles, can be reattached for recycling. Please, place these items in your single stream recycle bin.
Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. Most parts can be recycled.
Used car seats are often denied in reuse accomodations due to liability issues. For new and gently used seats you might following options:
A listing at a local parent Facebookgroup
Or a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Target has a periodic Car Seat Take Back Program: www.target/carseat/program
Car seats are made of plastic and can be recycled, please detach fabric and metal and bring to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Car seats parts that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Car tires contain toxic chemicals. These items are considered hazardous waste and need to be disposed according local legislation.
There are many option for re-using used tires. Ideas can be found on: www.pinterest.com
When buying new tires, your old tires should be accepted by the retailer. Old tires that are not replaceable can be brought to:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
When buying new tires, your old tires should be accepted by the retailer. Old tires that are not replaceable can be brought to:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Code: #20 PAP, corrugated fiberboard. Corrugated fiberboard is a form of paper and is made from cellulose, natural fibers, or from recycled paper. These items can be recycled. The production process of virgin and recycled paper has a serious impact on our environment. Please use with consideration.
There are many options for re-using carton. Ideas can be found on: www.pinterest.com
Egg cartons can also be donated to the Community Center of Northern Westchester, 84 Bedford road, Katonah, tel: 914-232-6572
www.communitycenternw.org
Please consider to list boxes that are suitable for moving, on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page: www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist: www.craigslist.com
Please, place these items in your single stream recycle bin.
Oversized cardboard or bigger quantities of cardboard can also be brought to the The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm www.bedfordny.gov
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items can be disassembled for re-sale and recycling. Old cars have value, and many organizations are interested in car donations.
Functioning and non-functioning automobiles are valuable. Please, consider the following options:
selling it to:
www.google.com/maps/cardealer
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Or a donation to:
www.wheelsforwishes.org
www.makeawishfoundation.org
Functioning and non-functioning automobiles are valuable. Please, consider the following options:
www.google.com/maps/search/cardealer
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Or a donation to:
www.wheelsforwishes.org
www.makeawishfoundation.org
These items are recyclable. Please, consider the options under re-use and recycle
Code: #84 C/PAP (or PapAl). These items are made of different materials (cardboard/plastic/aluminium) but can be disassembled at the recycle facility.
Please, clean these items. Replace tops, re-attach lids and re-insert plastic pulls. Place these items in your single stream recycle bin.
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Code: #81 PAPPET. Consumer packaging. These items are made of plastic an paper and are difficult to disassemble at the recycle facility. Often these products have no visible recycle code which is an indication that they are not recyclable. If possible, look for recyclable alternatives
Due to the many different forms of this material, it is difficult to offer reuse options.
Items made of this material belong in the trashbin
Dispose of these items in the container with regular waste.
Old cartridges contain toxins, please discard wisely. Some retailers sell cartridges with refill options.
Cartridges with refill options can be reused.
You can return your empty cartridges to any place where cartridges are sold. In return the retailer might offer some form of discount on the next purchase.
Please, return empty cartridges to an official collecting point, so they can be disassambled safely.
Cat litter can be made of different materials. Please avoid clay-based, sand-based, and crystalline litters and/or chemical additives. Instead look for litter made from biodegradable post-consumer use products like paper and wood.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
North Wind Kennel, 402 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY 10506, tel: 914- 234-3771
www.northwindkennelsny.com
SPCA, 590 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510, tel: 914- 941-2894
www.spca914.org
Unopened items in good condition can also be listed on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
Or on Craigslist
Flushable litter is soluble in theory, but can still expand and clog drains. Be careful.
Clay-based, sand-based, and crystalline litters are not compatible with use in compost.
Biodegradable cat litter is compostable, but because of concerns for feline infectious diseases it is not advised to compost litter.
Please put the litter in the container with regular waste.
Code: #22 PAP, paper. Paper is made from cellulose, natural fibers, or from recycled paper. Paper can be recycled. The production of virgin paper and recycled paper has a serious impact on the envrionment.If possible, go paperless.
Magazines in good condition might be reused.
Please, consider offering these items to an office or hospital with a waiting room.
Please, place these items in your single stream recycle bin.
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Caulking gun tubes are made from plastic. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas, and can be recycled. Yet, these tubes are too soiled to be recycled. Content, like sealers and adhesives can be hazardous. Read labels carefully. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Caulking tubes do not belong in the Single Stream recycle bin.
Tube content can be hazardous. Read labels carefully. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Most tubes will be hard to clean after use. Tubes with waterbased content can be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Content, like sealers and adhesives can be hazardous. Read labels carefully. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
These items are considered e-waste and need to be disposed according local legislation. There are many not for profit organizations that like to receive old cellphones. For general information about donating electronics and how to remove your data from these devices go to: www.consumerreports_electronics.org
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com
https://securethecall.org
www.shelteralliance.net.com
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
You can bring these items to a drop off point:
Bedford Hardware 466 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY 10506, 914-234-3695
Target, 195 N Bedford Rd a, Mt Kisco, NY 10549 ,914-602-0004
Staples, 350 N Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549, 914-242-2106
Metrocom Wireless, 31 Plainfield Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-244-3500
Or you can bring them to the e-wast collection point:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, tel: 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are recyclable and should never be disposed of as waste. Please, consider the options under re-use and recycle
True cellophane is made of carbon sulfide and natural sources. True cellophane is compostable. Today most shiny crisp transparant plastics are made from other materials and not recycable. Another use for cellophane is as a transparant 'window' in cardboard food containers or paper breadbags.
Items in good condition can be donated to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Cellophane that is used as 'windows' in cardboard food packages or bread bags does not need to be removed and can be recycled together with paper.
Cellophane wrap and packaging is not accepted in the recycle facilities in Westchester, please dispose of this material as regular waste.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Cigarette filters are made of cellulose acetate, a plastic. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas. Filters do not biodegrade but, with some effort, they can be recycled. Never discard cigarette filters in the outdoors.
Reusal possibilities for cigarette filters are unknown to us.
Cigarette filters are made of a high graded plastic and can be recycled. Terracycle has a free recycle program for cigarette waste:
https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/collection-programs?query=cigarette%20waste
Cigaret filters are non-biodegradable, please discard properly in the container with regular waste, or better, consider the options under re-use and recycle
Code #60-69 TEX-textile. 95% of all clothing, shoes and other textiles can be given a second life. 50% are reusable, 45% are recyclable. The fashion industry accounts for up to 10% of global emissions. You can lower the impact by buying less but more durable items, or by choosing locally produced, or used items.
All textile, linens, clothing and shoewear can be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The Community Center of Northern Weschester, 84 Bedford road, Katonah, tel: 914-232-6572
www.communitycenternw.org
Or use the clothes bins at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
Textile items that are not re-usable can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: 'for shredding only' or with 'rags'. You can find a drop off at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are recyclable. Please, consider the options under re-use and recycle
These items are made of different materials. With the exeption of velvet or textile coated hangers, these items are recyclable.
Dry cleaners often take their wire clothes hangers back for reuse.
Ideas for clothes hangers can be found on:
www.pinterest.com
Regretfully, thrift stores are overloaded with hangers and are generally hesitant to take them.
If you bundle up a set of similar hangers, you can list them on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
Or on Craigslist
Hangers made of metal can be placed in the single stream recycle bin. Please consider the reuse options for plastic hangers, or otherwise, bring them to the the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Place broken wooden hangers, velvet or textile coated hangers, and parts that can not be reused or recycled, in the container with regular waste
These items are made of different materials that are difficult to deassamble. Please consider reusing coffee bags at a refilling station.
Coffee bags can be re-used at coffee filling stations. Coffee refill and grinding is done at:
www.traderjoes.com
www.starbucks.com
www.wholefoods.com
Due to its assemblage these items are difficult to recycle.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste .
Code 7 PLA: Compostable items are made from organic sources, like wood and plant fibers. These items can turn into soil when composted. The carbon footprint of an item is embedded in its production, packaging and transportation. Note: compostable items do not have a smaller carbon footprint than non-compostable items. Please avoid all disposable products. Note: most disposable items can be washed and reused. To find certified compostable items visit: www.products.bpiworld.org
Items in good condition might be re-used. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Most disposable items can be washed and reused. Products made entirely from uncoated paper or plant fibers can be added to your backyard compost
These and all other certified compostable items can be brought to the Community Composting area at the Bedford Recycle Center. The items will be picked up for industrial composting
Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
To learn more about Community Composting or composting in your backyard go to: https://bedford2030.org/backyard-compost/
These items are compostable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are considered e-waste and need to be disposed according local legislation.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
These items are considered e-waste. E-waste is collected at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are considered e-waste. E-waste is collected at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are considered e-waste and need to be disposed according local legislation. There are many not for profit organizations that like to receive computer items. For general information about donating electronics and how to remove your data from these devices go to: www.consumerreports_electronics.org
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
www.google.com/computerdonations
www.google.com/laptopdonations
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
Electronic decvices that are not functioning can still be donated. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
www.google.com/computerdonations
www.google.com/laptopdonations
These items are considered e-waste. E-waste is collected at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Electronic devices that are not functioning can still be donated. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
www.google.com/computerdonations
www.google.com/laptopdonations
These items are considered e-waste. E-waste is collected at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
New construction is responsable for more than a third of global emissions. Consider the options carfully before taking on a renovation or a remodelling project. Construction items are made of different materials. Some of them are recyclable.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Newer, luxury construction items can be sold through Green Demolitions in Greenwich and New York City
www.green demolitions.com
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Smaller items might be disassambled into different parts and recycled according material. Please, place small metals in your single stream recycle bin. At this moment plastics without any code can not be placed in your Single Stream Recycle Bin. Please discard with your regular trash or bring to the Recycle Center at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
To dispose of big items you need to contact your hauler. If they don't accept the item, you could contact the companies mentioned under 'reuse', and ask them if they do 'pick ups', or dispose your item through a junk removal company or bring it to a dump:
https://www.google.com/search?
An other option is to wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days and order a pick up:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
Place smaller items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste .
To dispose of big items you need to contact your hauler. If they don't accept the item, you could contact the companies mentioned under 'reuse', and ask them if they do 'pick ups', or dispose your item through a junk removal company or bring it to a dump:
https://www.google.com/search? An other option is to wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days and order a pick up:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
These items are considered hazardous waste and need to be disposed according local legislation. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For these items shipping restrictions may apply:
www.usps.com/shippingrestrictions
www.ups.com/shippinghazardous
These items are considered hazardous waste. PaintCare sites accept both latex- and oil-based architectural paint products, including paints, stains, sealers, and varnishes. Paint must be dropped off it its original container with its original manufactur's label. A full list of products accepted by the program is avaibable on PaintCare's website at www.paintcare.org/products, or call PaintCare (855)PAINT09.
These items are considered hazardous waste. Most PaintCare sites accept both latex- and oil-based architectural paint products, including paints, stains, sealers, and varnishes. Paint must be dropped off in its original container with its original manufacturer’s label. Goto www.paintcare.org, or call PaintCare (855)PAINT09.
New construction is responsable for more than a third of global emissions. Consider the options carfully before taking on a renovation or a remodelling projectThese items are made of different materials. Some of them are recyclable. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Smaller items might be disassambled into different parts and recycled according material. Paper, metal, glass and most plastics are recycable. Please, place these these materials in your single stream recycle bin.
To dispose of big items you need to contact your hauler. If they don't accept the item, you could contact the companies mentioned under 'reuse' or dispose your item through a junk removal company or bring it to a dump:
https://www.google.com/search?
An other option is to wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days and order a pick up:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
Place smaller items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste .
To dispose of big items you need to contact your hauler. If they don't accept the item, you could contact the companies mentioned under 'reuse' or dispose your item through a junk removal company or bring it to a dump:
https://www.google.com/search?
An other option is to wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days and order a pick up:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
Code #51 FOR. Natural cork is a light biodegradable material made form the bark of oak trees. Natural cork is commonly sustainably harvested. Bottle corks and cork items can be reused in craft projects.
For craft projects with cork visit: www.pinterest.com
Cork items in good condition can be reused. Please, consider the following options:
Bottle corks and cork items:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
Cork items (no bottle corks):
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Due to the mailing costs corks recycling options are no longer in place. Consider bringing natural cork to the Bedford Recycling Facility for industrial composting
Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
Cork items that are soiled can be placed in the bin with regular waste.
Code: #5 PP or other. Coroplast is corrugated plastic. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil or gas and can be recycled. A great quantity of corrugated plastic is produced from recycled milk jugs.
Items in good condition, like corrugated plastic boards without prints, can be donated to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Separate signs from their stands or frames before disposal. Please, place these items in your single stream recycle bin, Oversized items and larger quantities can also be brought to the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. These items can not be disaasembled and are generally considered too small for recycling. Be careful, craft items often contain worrisome chemicals. If possible look for environmental friendly alternatives in the future. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
http://fullercenterny.org/donate-contact/
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
These plastics are not accepted in the recycle facilities in Westchester.
If you can't find a recycle solution for this item, place this item in the container with regular waste
These items are made of different materials that are difficult to deassamble. It is recommended to do some reasearch to help you decide what diaper option is best for you, e.g. babygearlab
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The Community Center of Northern Weschester, 84 Bedford road, Katonah, tel: 914-232-6572
www.communitycenternw.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
Or on Craigslist
It is difficult, but not impossible to recycle used sanitairy items and diapers. Regretfully there are no local options at this moment.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Disposable items can be made of different materials. The production, distribution, packaging and disposal of single-use items are wasteful. Please, look for re-usable alternatives, or consider cleaning and reusing these items. Most plastic disposables can be washed on the highest tray in the dishwasher, at a not too high temperature.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Drain liquids and remove food leftovers.
Recycle according material. Metals, paper, glass with codes #70 GLS, #71 GLS, # 72GLS and plastic with the codes PET PE PP 1, 2, or 5. can be placed in your single stream recycle bin. Compostable items with the code 7 PLA can be placed in the compst bins at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
Only non recycable items and items that are seriously soiled should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are considered e-waste and need to be disposed according local legislation. Most of these items contain metals and are valuable for recycling.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
These items are considered e-waste. E-waste is collected at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are considered e-waste. E-waste is collected at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are made of different materials and complicated to dispose of.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please consider the following options:
A listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Disassamble these items into different parts. Wash the plastic cartridge under running water. Metal and plastic parts can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
If you are a regular user of e-sigarettes, please use a collecting box and send these items to an organization for recycling:
www.terracycle.com
Remover the filler material and wrap it in a scrap of old paper and place it in the container with regular waste.
For disposing of batteries, manufacturers say the battery should be fully discharged and cooled, then submerged into a container of cold saltwater and covered securely with a lid. The battery should be left in the saltwater for two weeks, then wrapped in newspaper or paper towels and then be placed in the container with regular waste
Code: EVA, Ethylene vinyl acetate. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas, and can be recycled. But due to its weight this item is difficult to recycle. EVA is harmful for the environment and releases dioxine, a toxine, when burned. If possible, look for alternatives. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Most plastic are recyclable, but these types of plastics are not easily accepted in regular recycle programs. EVA is a type of vinyl. For vinyl you might find recycle solutions at:
www.vinylinfo.org
If you can't find a recycle solution for this item, place this item in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials. The fashion industry accounts for up to 10% of global emissions. You can lower the impact by buying less but more durable items, or by choosing locally produced, or used items.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Disassemble items if possible and recycle according material. Metals, paper, glass with codes #70 GLS, #71 GLS, # 72GLS and most plastics can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Textile items, or parts made of fabric can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: 'for shredding only' or with 'rags'. You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Code #7 other. Fiberglass is a fiber made of glass. Fiberglass is used for home insulation or as a base for epoxi and resins. Fiberglass-resin and -epoxi combinations can be hazardous. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Fiberglass insulation in good condition, and rolls of compound tape can be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
www.habitat.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Cost-effective and safe recycling processes for fiberglass are not yet available in the USA
If you can't find a recycle solution for this item, place this item in the container with regular waste
Code #60-69 TEX-textile. More than half of the fibers used in our textiles or otherwise are derived from petroleum. Synthetic microfibers can cause serious water pollution. To prevent microfibers to enter our waterways you can install a special filter on your washing machine. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Fibers and textile items that are not re-usable can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: 'for shredding only' or with 'rags'. You can find a textile and clothes drop off for these items at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Acetate is a material with a wide range of uses, but most of the acetate products have become obsolete in households today. This material can be a fire hazard. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
These items or materials may be used in craft projects. Ideas for these items or material can be found on:
www.pinterest.com
Or maybe you can find someone with an interest in your items at:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
Or on Craigslist
These items can not be recycled
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Code #60-69 TEX-textile. These items are made with textile fibres. Textiles can be mostly reused and recycled.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
www.bedford2020/tiolished.org
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Textile items that are not re-usable can be recycled or shredded. Donate these items as mentioned in re-use.
You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials that are difficult to dissamble.
These items or materials may be used in craft projects. Ideas for these items or material can be found on:
www.pinterest.com
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Currently, there are no local recycle options available for these items
If you have big quantities of this material, you could consider sending these items to an organization for recycling.
The transportation and packaging to recycle small and light items often renders the recycle value of theses item worthless.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Food is biodegradable. Food waste is a serious environmental problem. Consider your food choices and quantities carefully. Use left overs in your meals. To check food for hazards and toxins visit: www.ewg.org/foodscores
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with food can be shared
Please, consider a donation to:
The Community Center of Northern Weschester, 84 Bedford road, Katonah, tel: 914-232-6572
www.communitycenternw.org
Food is biodegradable. You can compost food scraps in your backyard. You can also bring your left overs, including meat and bones, to the Bedford Recycling Facility for industrial composting
Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Foodgrade oils are flammable liquids and should not be disposed of with your regular waste. Please collect used oils in a container and make an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
To learn more about Community Composting or how to compost in your backyard go to: https://bedford2030.org/backyard-compost/
Food, foodgrade liquids and oils, don't belong in our waste bin.
These items are made of different materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The Community Center of Northern Weschester, 84 Bedford road, Katonah, tel: 914-232-6572
www.communitycenternw.org
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Footwear and textile items that are not re-usable can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: for shredding only. Donate these items as mentioned in re-use. You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials. Furniture accounts for more than 12 million tons of municipal waste in the United States. You can lower the impact by buying less, or by making more sustainable choices.
Small furniture in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Bigger furniture can be donated at:
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
If possible, disassamble items that are made from different materials into parts and recycle according material. Metals and paper can be recycled with Single Stream. At this moment plastic without the proper recycle code can not be placed in your Single Stream Recycle Bin. Please discard with your regular trash or bring to the Recycle Center at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
To dispose of big items you need to contact your hauler. If they don't accept the item, you could contact the companies mentioned under 'reuse' or dispose your item through a junk removal company or bring it to a dump:
www.google.com/search
An other option is to wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days and order a pick up:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
To dispose of big items you need to contact your hauler. If they don't accept the item, you could contact the companies mentioned under 'reuse' or dispose your item through a junk removal company or bring it to a dump: www.google.com/search
An other option is to wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days and order a pick up:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
These items are considered hazardous waste and need to be disposed according local legislation. Many household and garden chemicals can be avoided or replaced with safer alternatives. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For these items shipping restrictions may apply:
www.usps.com/shippingrestrictions
www.ups.com/shippinghazardous
These items are considered hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
These items are considered hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
These items are made of glass, but they contain chemicals that make them unsuitable for recycling.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Currently, there are no easy recycle options available for these items. In case of doubt, do NOT put your glass item in the recycle bin. The wrong kind of glass in can ruin a whole batch of recycable glass
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Code: #70 GLS, #71 GLS, # 72GLS. These items can be recycled. They have a high recycling value and should never be discarded with waste.
Ideas for re-using these items can be found on: www.pinterest.com
Note: if you attach materials to glass with glue or otherwise, the glas wil no longer be recycable
Empty content and disassemble parts like lids and tops. Please, place these items in your single stream recycle bin
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials that are difficult to dissamble. Some items and parts might be recycled
Your prescription glassed can be re-used. Please, bring them to:
The Community Center of Northern Weschester, 84 Bedford road, Katonah, tel: 914-232-6572
www.communitycenternw.org
Lenscrafters, 1 S Moger Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914- 241-0625 www.lenscrafters.com
Disassemble broken glasses if possible and recycle according material. Metals can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
There are numerous types of glue on the market. They can be made of natural or synthetic materials. If possible, use environmetally safe products. Glues can be hazardous. Hazardous material need to be disposed according local legislation. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org/
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Clean containers can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Glues can be hazardous. Read the label carefully. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
As a rule of thumb, glues for children and water soludable glues are safe.
Glues can be hazardous. Read the label carefully. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
As a rule of thumb, glues for children and water soludable glues are safe. Soiled unrecyclable containers for those glues and the glue left overs can be placed in the container with regulair waste.
Most graduation gowns are made of fibers that are derived from petroleum. Almost 4 million gowns are produced, packaged, transported and discarded every year in the USA.
See if you can find a way to re-use these items in your school community.
The Fox lane High School collects used caps and gowns
Prom dresses, tuxedos and accesories can be donated to:
The Community Center of Northern Weschester, 84 Bedford road, Katonah, tel: 914-232-6572
www.communitycenternw.org
Graduation items that are not re-usable can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: 'for shredding only.' or with: rags' Donate these items as textile. You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Natural, untreated hair can be composted. Long hair is valuable for wigs. Wigs can be washed and reused.
Hair clippings, and wigs from natural hair and hair can be re-used. Please, consider sending these items to:
www.wigsforkids.org
www.thewigexchange.org
Sythetic wigs can be cleaned and reused. Consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
Or on Craigslist
You can add natural hair to your compost or add it to the compost bins at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
Place soiled wigs and hair extentions that can not be reused in the container with regular waste.
These items contain materials that distribute heat after activation. Disposable handwarmers contribute a serious amount of waste. If possible, buy reusable handwarmers or make your own: www.lifehacker.com
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Cost-effective recycling processes for these items are not yet available.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
Disassemble items if possible and recycle according material. Metals can be placed in your single stream recycle bin. At this moment plastics without any code can not be placed in your Single Stream Recycle Bin. Please discard with your regular trash or bring to the Recycle Center at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are made from different types of plastis. Some might be recyclable. Hardware stores often have easy 'hose repair kits' for many types of hoses.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
If you are unsure what plastic your hose is made of, please bring your hose to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
If your hose is made of pvc, vinyl or synthetic rubber, you can cut the hose in pieces and place the pieces in the container with regular waste.
Pvc/vinyl and synthetic rubber can be harmful for the environment. If possible look for alternatives in the future
If you are unsure what plastic your hose is made of, please bring your hose to :
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These materials are considered hazardous waste and need to be disposed according local legislation. If possible, look for environmentally safer alternatives in the future: https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For these items shipping restrictions may apply:
www.usps.com/shippingrestrictions
www.ups.com/shippinghazardous
These items are considered hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
In general, containers that hold household materials are recyclable. Remove content first. Metals, paper, glass and most plastics can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
These items are considered hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
These household materials don't contain hazardous chemicals and are considered more environmental friendly. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Currently, there are no easy recycle options available for these items. Try to use these materials in your household, rather than disposing of them.
In general, containers that hold household materials are recyclable. Remove content first. Metals, paper, glass and most plastics can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Don't drain the contents, but dry liquids or add cat litter or shredded paper to soak the left over liquids. Place items and parts that can not be reused in the container with regular waste.
These items are considered e-waste and need to be disposed according local legislation. To find more energy efficient electronics visit: https://www.energystar.gov/
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide
These items are considered e-waste. E-waste is collected at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are considered e-waste. E-waste is collected at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are made of different materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Disassemble items if possible and recycle according material. Metals, paper, glass with code: #70 GLS, #71 GLS, # 72GLS and most plastics can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are considered hazardous waste and need to be disposed according local legislation. If possible, use environmetally safe products. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For these items shipping restrictions may apply:
www.usps.com/shippingrestrictions
www.ups.com/shippinghazardous
These items are considered hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
These items are considered hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Although these items are not on the official hazardous list, they can be damaging in the aquatic system and harmful in the environment. If possible, look for environmental friendly alternatives. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Currently, there are no easy recycle options available for these items. Try to use these materials in your household, rather than disposing of them.
In general, containers that hold household materials are recyclable. Remove content first. Metals, paper, glass and most plastics can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Don't drain, but dry liquids or add cat litter or shredded paper to soak the left over liquids.
These items are harmful for the environment. Please buy, use and discard wisely.
Code #60-69 TEX-textile. Textile fibers can be made from natural fibers or synthetic fibers. The textile industry accounts for up to 10% of global emissions. You can lower the impact by buying less but more durable items, or by choosing locally produced, or used items.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The Community Center of Northern Weschester, 84 Bedford road, Katonah, tel: 914-232-6572
www.communitycenternw.org
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, www.bedfordny.gov, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Animal shelters are often happy with these items:
North Wind Kennel, 402 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY 10506, 914- 234-3771
www.northwindkennelsny.com
SPCA, 590 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510, 914- 941-2894
www.spca914.org
Textile items that are not re-usable can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: for shredding only. Donate these items as mentioned in textile and clothes re-use.
You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, www.bedfordny.gov, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
Animal shelters are often happy with these items:
North Wind Kennel, 402 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY 10506, 914-234-3771
www.northwindkennelsny.com
The SPCA, 590 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510, 914- 941-2894
www.spca914.org
Textile items are recyclable. Please consider the options under re-use and recycle
Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
An ice pack or gel pack is a portable container filled with a solution and a refrigerant. Most icepacks are non toxic but can cause several environmental problems when disposed of at landfills or incineration. If you must, please use durable, reusable, icepacks.
Items in good condition might be reused. But it is hard to find a taker for used icepacks. Try:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page: www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist: www.craigslist.com
For the diposal of the solution and refriderant see 'disposal'
Hard plastic containers can be recycled. Please, place this item in your single stream recycle bin
The outer poly bag can be recycled too:
Collect plastic bags together and bring them to :
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
You can also place the bags into a collecting bin for plastic bags at the bigger grocery stores.
at grocery stores or Bedford Hills Recycling Center
Remove gel from its package. Gel should dry to 0.5% of its original weight, and then be disposed of in the garbage.
These items are made from different types of plastics. Some might be recyclable. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances. Most synthetic landscaping fabrics do degrade overtime and should be avoided. Rubber mulches heat up the soil and can leak toxins.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
If you are unsure what your item is made of, please bring it to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
If your item is made of pvc/vinyl, synthetic rubber or oxo-biodegradable plastic, you can cut your item in pieces and place the pieces in the container with regular waste.
Pvc/vinyl, synthetic rubber and oxo-biodegradable plastic can be harmful for the environment. If possible look for alternatives in the future
If you are unsure what plastic your item is made of, please bring it to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Code: Plastic #7 O(other). There are more than 10.000 different types of plastics. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil or gas only few plastic are actually recycled. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Items in good condition can be donated to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
These plastics are not accepted in the recycle facilities in Westchester.
For vinyl you might find a recycle solution at:
www.vinylinfo.org
If you can't find a recycle solution for this item, place this item in the container with regular waste
Lighters with left over fluid are considered hazardous waste and need to be disposed according local legislation. Refillable lighters and matches are better for the environment. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
refillable lighters, like Zippo, can be reused
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For these items shipping restrictions may apply:
www.usps.com/shippingrestrictions
www.ups.com/shippinghazardous
Emptied disposal lighters can not be recycled.
Lighters with left over fluid are hazardous. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Place empty disposable lighters in the container with regular waste. Lighters with left over fluid are hazardous. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
These items are made of different materials that are difficult to dissamble. These items are generally not recycled.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
Currently, there are no easy recycle options available for these items.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are considered hazardous waste and need to be disposed according local legislation.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For these items shipping restrictions may apply:
www.usps.com/shippingrestrictions
www.ups.com/shippinghazardous
For repair:
These items are considered hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Some stores accept used CFL's:
www.homedepot.com
www.ikea.com
These items are considered hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Some stores accept used CFL's:
www.homedepot.com
www.ikea.com
Magnets are made of metal. Magnets can be reycled as e-waste.
Magnets can be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
You can find a e-waste drop off container at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials. Many UPS Store locations accept clean, foam packaging peanuts and bubble cushioning for reuse.
You can use old packaging and envelopes for your own mail
The following companies will takes several used package materials:
The UPS Store, 487 Main St, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, 914- 666-4336
www.upsstoretore.com
The Post Office, 40 Village Green, Bedford, NY 10506, 914- 234-3275
www.usps.com
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
UPS Store locations accept clean, foam packaging peanuts and bubble cushioning for reuse.
Paper can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Bubble wrap, Airbags, plastic/paper envelopes and most other plastic wraps can be recycled as plastic bags; bring them to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
You can also place the plastic wrap into a collecting bin for plastic bags at the bigger grocery stores.
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled or can not be divided in separate materials, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials and make up a big part of our household waste. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials. Nearly a 20 milion mattrasses are dumped in landfills every year. Carpets are by weight the heaviest item in landfills. Most of the materials in carpets and matrasses can be recycled.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Animal shelters are often happy with small carpets and pads:
North Wind Kennel, 402 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY 10506, 914- 234-3771
www.northwindkennelsny.com
SPCA, 590 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510, 914- 941-2894
www.spca914.org
Items that are not re-usable can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: 'for shredding only' or with 'rags'. Donate these items as mentioned in textile and clothes re-use. You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Matrasses can be recycled, ask if you junk removal company if they recycle the mattrasses. otherwise browse for a mattrass pick up service in your location. They might ask for a small fee.
These items are recyclable. Only smaller items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
Most mechanical instruments can be recycled. Please bring these items to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
For items that are too big or too heavy to transport you can contact a junk removal company:
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=junk+removal+bedford+ny&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
An other option is to wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days and order a pick up:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
Most mechanical instruments can be recycled. Please bring these items to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
For items that are too big or too heavy to transport you can contact a junk removal company:
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=junk+removal+bedford+ny&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
An other option is to wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days and order a pick up:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
These items are made of different materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials. Most of these items can not be deassambled, or are made from uncommon plastis and can therefore not be recycled.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
These items are generally not suitable for recyling.
Flash drives, USB stick's etc. are considered electronic waste and can be brought to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. There are many not for profit organizations that like to receive medical supplies. The recycle value of non reusable items depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials.
Items in good condition might be re-used. Please consider a listing on:You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
or on the
You also bring items like these to the operator of the Recycling Center:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
Or, contact a hospital and ask if they can reuse your item:
Northern Westchester Hospital, 400 Main St, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914- 666-1200 www.nwhc.net
Veteran Hospital 2094 Albany Post Rd, Montrose, NY 10548, 914- 737-4400 www.hudsonvalley.va.gov
Or consider sending your item(s) to:
www.projectcure.org
Disassemble items if possible and recycle according material. Metals and rigid plastics can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Oversized parts, made of plastic or metal, can be brought to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Thes items are made of plastic. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas, and can be recycled.
Ideas for re-using these items can be found on:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/483081497519833117/
At this moment plastic without any code can not be placed in your Single Stream Recycle Bin. Please discard with your regular trash
If you can't find a recycle solution for this item, put the item in the container with regular waste
These items are made of metals. Metals can be reycled.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
All these items contain metal. Metal can be recycled. Please, place these items in your single stream recycle bin.
These items are recyclable. Please, place these items in your single stream recycle bin
These items are a combination of aluminum and plastic for which there are no recycling solutions in the USA. The growing amount of this material in our waste is concerning. Don't let go of helium balloons and make sure this material does not end up, uncontained, in our enviroment.
These items or materials may be used in craft projects. Ideas for these items or material can be found on:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/124974958383779102/
Please, consider sending these items to an organization for re-use:
www.terracycle.com
Currently there are no recycle options for these in our neighborhood
Please, consider sending these items to an organization for re-use:
www.terracycle.com
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are made from natural resources .
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
These items are biodegradable in theory, but will not decompose in landfills. If these items are not treated with chemicals, you can shred them into small pieces and add it to your compost
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Code: PA, polyamide. This material is synthetically derived from oil and can be recycled. But due to its weight this item is difficult to recycle. If possible use alternatives. To check items for hazards and toxins visit: https://www.loc.gov/item/lcwaN0003801/
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Nylon fabric, fibers and Textile items that are not re-usable can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: for shredding only. Donate these items as mentioned in textile and clothes re-use. You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
You can send used pantyhoses to:
https://www.wikihow.com/Recycle-Old-Pantyhose
Nylon fishing line can be recycled:
If you can't find a recycle solution for this item, put the item in the container with regular waste
These items are made of paper. Paper is made from cellulose, natural fibers, or from recycled paper. These items can be recycled.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
The Community Center of Northern Weschester, 84 Bedford road, Katonah, tel: 914-232-6572
www.communitycenternw.org
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Please, place these items in your single stream recycle bin
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The Community Center of Northern Weschester, 84 Bedford road, Katonah, tel: 914-232-6572
www.communitycenternw.org
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
Metals and paper can be placed in your single stream recycle bin. At this moment plastics without a recycle code can not be placed in your Single Stream Recycle Bin. Please discard with your regular trash or bring to the Recycle Center at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Old binders can be dropped off at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Or consider collecting and sending office and school supplies to:
www.terracycle.com
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items can be recycled, but recycle points for these items are scarce
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider a donation to:
The Community Center of Northern Weschester, 84 Bedford road, Katonah, tel: 914-232-6572
www.communitycenternw.org
Foodgrade oils are flammable liquids and should not be disposed of with your regular waste. Please collect used oils in a container and make an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Foodgrade oils are flammable liquids and should not be disposed of with your regular waste. Please collect used oils in a container and make an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
These items are made of different materials. There are many not for profit organizations that like to receive medical supplies. The recycle value of non reusable items depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials.
Items in good condition might be re-used. Please consider a listing on:You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
or on the
You also bring items like these to the operator of the Recycling Center:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
Or, contact a hospital and ask if they can reuse your item:
Northern Westchester Hospital, 400 Main St, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914- 666-1200 www.nwhc.net
Veteran Hospital 2094 Albany Post Rd, Montrose, NY 10548, 914- 737-4400 www.hudsonvalley.va.gov
Or consider sending your item(s) to:
Disassemble items if possible and recycle according material. Metals and rigid plastics can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Oversized parts, made of plastic or metal, can be brought to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
For repair:
Disassemble items if possible and recycle according material. Metals can be placed in your single stream recycle bin. At this moment plastics without a recycle code can not be placed in your Single Stream Recycle Bin. Please discard with your regular trash or bring to the Recycle Center at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Old binders can be dropped off at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
The term oxo- or biodegradable is misleading. It is used for plastics that break down in smaller fragments easier than regular plastics. Because of this, these plastics are not suitable for recycling. But, since these plastics don't fully break down, they aren't suitable for composting either. Please, look for re-usable or environmental friendly alternatives. You can find 'plastics' that are compostable in the recyclopedia under:' Compostable household materials'.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Oxo-biodegradable plastics don't belong in your single stream recycle bin
Oxo-biodegradable plastics are NOT suitable for composting
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Oxo-biodegradable are only degradable in open air landfills, which do not exist in the USA
These items are made of different often combined materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials.
Ideas for re-using these items can be found on:
https://www.pinterest.com/coryzacharia/repurposing-packaging/
Note: glass, metal and most plastic are recycable, but after glueing and painting, these materials they are no longer recycable
Disassemble items if possible and recycle according material. Metals, paper, and most plastics can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are considered hazardous waste and need to be disposed according local legislation. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances. Bedford Ace hardware and Sherwin Williams in Mount Kisco are 'PaintCare sites' and they accept used latex- and oil-based architectural paint products, including paints, stains, sealers, and varnishes. Paint must be dropped off in its original container with its original manufacturer’s label. For more information go to www.paintcare.org, or call PaintCare (855)PAINT09.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For these items shipping restrictions may apply:
www.usps.com/shippingrestrictions
www.ups.com/shippinghazardous
For local dropoff sites visit: https://www.paintcare.org/drop-off-sites/
These items are considered hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with: The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 http://environment.westchestergov.com/facilities/h-mrf
Bedford Ace hardware and Sherwin Williams in Mount Kisco are 'PaintCare sites' and they accept used latex- and oil-based architectural paint products, including paints, stains, sealers, and varnishes. Paint must be dropped off in its original container with its original manufacturer’s label. For more information go to www.paintcare.org, or call PaintCare (855)PAINT09.
These items are considered hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 http://environment.westchestergov.com/facilities/h-mrf
Bedford Ace hardware and Sherwin Williams in Mount Kisco are 'PaintCare sites' and they accept used latex- and oil-based architectural paint products, including paints, stains, sealers, and varnishes. Paint must be dropped off in its original container with its original manufacturer’s label. For more information go to www.paintcare.org, or call PaintCare (855)PAINT09.
These paints are considered safe for regular disposal in Westchester. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For local stores:
Bedford Ace hardware and Sherwin Williams in Mount Kisco are 'PaintCare sites' and they accept used latex- and oil-based architectural paint products, including paints, stains, sealers, and varnishes. Paint must be dropped off in its original container with its original manufacturer’s label. For more information go to www.paintcare.org, or call PaintCare (855)PAINT09.
Small left over non-hazardous paint can be discarded. Add cat litter or shredded paper to soak the left over paint. Place these items, when dried into the container with regular waste
Code: #20, #21, #22 PAP, paper. Paper is made from cellulose, natural fibers, or from recycled paper. These items can be recycled. Although paper has a low impact on the environment as waste, the production of paper uses a lot of energy and is expensive.
Paper can be reused for packaging, kindling and pet bedding. For more ideas visit:
https://www.pinterest.com/springjuste/paper-packaging-design/
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Please, place these items in your single stream recycle bin
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Code: #20, #21, #22 PAP, paper. Paper is made from cellulose, natural fibers, or from recycled paper. These items can be recycled. Limit your paper usage by going paperless. To halt unwanted mail, you can sign up at: www.dmachoice.org or catalogchoice.org
paper can be reused for packaging, kindling and pet bedding. For more ideas visit:
www.pinterest.com
Please place these items in your single stream recycle bin
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Code: #5 PP, poly propylene. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas, and can be recycled.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
This material is too small for effective reycling
If you can't find a reuse solution for this item, place this item in the container with regular waste
These items are made of different materials. Some parts might be recycled.
Ideas for this items, especially crayons, can be found on:
https://www.pinterest.com/
Items in good condition can be donated to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For Crayons specifically, donate to www.CrazyCrayons.com
Plastic marker lids, and metal parts can be recycled and be placed in your the Single Stream recycle bin.
crayola is made of synthetic wax and can be remelted look for ideas at: www.pinterest.com
The following organizations offer recycling options for these items.
The transportation and packaging to recycle small and light items often renders the recycle value of theses item worthless.
Place the parts that can not be recycled in the container with regular waste
These items are made of different materials. Some parts might be recycled.
Refillable pens can be reused.
Items in good condition can be donated to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
If possible, disassamble these items into different parts. Metals and most plastics can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Or, better, consider sending these items to an organization for re-use: www.terracycle.com
These items are difficult to disassamble, and have non-recyclable content. Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste
These items are considered bio-hazardous waste and need to be disposed according local legislation. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
These materials are bio-hazardous and can be disposed of, at no charge, at:
The Bedford Police Station,307 Bedford Rd, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914- 241-3111 www.bedfordpoliceny.org
Or scedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
These materials are bio-hazardous and can be disposed of, at no charge, at:
The Bedford Police Station,307 Bedford Rd, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914- 241-3111 www.bedfordpoliceny.org
Or scedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
These materials are bio-hazardous and can be disposed of, at no charge, at:
The Bedford Police Station,307 Bedford Rd, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914- 241-3111 www.bedfordpoliceny.org
Or scedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Needles/Sharps MUST be put in a hard plastic container and included with household waste. For more info see https://safeneedledisposal.org/states/new-york/
Plastic #6 rigid polystyrene. Cd-jewel cases, transparent disposable cups and cutlery, (the clear ones that have no flexibility and break easily),tubs, and showers stands. Styrene is a plastic that contains benzene, a toxin. This material is on the market under many different names. There are no facilities in our area that recycle this material. In the future, if possible, look for more sustainable alternatives.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010 Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist www.craigslist.com
There are no recycle options for this material in our area
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Codes: #2 HDPE, #4 LDPE, and other. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas, and can be recycled. But, due to their weight, plastic bags have hardly any recycle value. Disposable bags contribute a serious amount of waste in the USA. If possible, look for alternatives.
Please, consider the following options: Cleaning and re-using.
Clean disposable grocery bags, and unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The Community Center of Northern Weschester, 84 Bedford road, Katonah, tel: 914-232-6572
www.communitycenternw.org
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Collect plastic bags together and bring them to :
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
You can also place the bags into a collecting bin for plastic bags at the bigger grocery stores.
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Codes: #1 PET, #2 HDPE, or other, Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas, and can be recycled.
Ideas for re-using these items can be found on:
https://www.pinterest.com/Trashmagination/plastic-caps/
Reattach lids with a recycle code to the container, or collect several lids or caps together in a container with the same plastic code. Please place these items in your single stream recycle container
Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Codes: #1 PET, #2 HDPE, #5 PP, or other. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas, and can be recycled.
Please, consider the following option: Cleaning and re-using.
Please, place these items in your single stream recycle bin
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Code: #5 PP These plastic fibers are synthetically derived from oil and gas, or made from recycled polypropylene items, and can be recycled.
Please, consider the following option: Washing and re-using.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
You can treat these items similar to non reusable textile.
Non reusable textile can be can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: for shredding only. Donate these items as mentioned in textile and clothes re-use. You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, tel: 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Codes: #6 PS, #2HDPE, #5PP, and other. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas, and can be recycled.
Try to retun used and unwanted pots to your nursery
To find someone who needs plastic pots, consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Or ask a local garden club, gardening friend or a neighbor.
For repair:
Please, clean these items and place plastic pots with a recycle code in your single stream recycle bin
Plastic pots without a recycle code can be discarded with your regular trash or can be brought to the Recycle Center at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Old binders can be dropped off at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Code #3 PVC-Polyvinyl chloride. This type of wrap is made with PVC. PVC is a plastic. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas, and can be recycled. Due to its weight and use or construction, recycle places for cling wrap with pvc are scarce. PVC is harmful for the environment. if possible, look for alternatives in the future, or use a cling wrap without PVC. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Due to its weight and its usage this cling wrap with PVC is hard to recycle.
Place this item in the container with regular waste
Code: #4 LDPE. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas, and can be recycled
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
At this moment our facility doesn't accept plastic wrap. Please dispose of the wrap as regular waste.
Place this item in the container with regular waste
These items are made of different materials that are difficult to dissamble.These items are generally not accepted for recycling. If possible look for alternatives in the future.
Ideas for laminated plastic can be found on:
https://www.pinterest.com/laminatorcom/laminating-projects/
Due to their assemblage these items are difficult to recycle.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Codes: #2 HDPE, #5 PP, ot other. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas, and can be recycled.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Please, place items with a recycle code in your single stream recycle bin. Items without a recycling code can be brought to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials that are difficult to deassamble. Disposables contribute a serious amount of waste in the USA. Please, look for alternatives.
Ideas for coffeepods can be found on:
https://www.pinterest.com/kittensroses/coffee-pod-art/
Due to its assemblage these items is difficult to recycle.
Many producers of coffee pods have programs to recycle used pods. Look up your brand of coffee maker and search for recycle options
If you can't find a recycle solution, please consider sending these items to an organization for re-use:
www.terracycle.com
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Code #1 PET polyethylene terephthalate. These items are made of plastic. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas, and can be recycled.
To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For these items shipping restrictions may apply:
www.usps.com/shippingrestrictions
www.ups.com/shippinghazardous
For repair:
Rigid polyester containers with code 1 PET, can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Polyester fabric can be can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: for shredding only. Donate these items as mentioned in textile and clothes re-use. You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, tel: 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Code: #3, poly vinylchloride and #07 O other. Most plastics can be recycled, but due to the compostion and weight of these items, it is difficult to find recycle facilites. These plastics are harmful for the environment and release dioxine, a toxine, when burned. If possible, look for more sustainable alternatives. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Items in good condition can be donated to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
These plastics are not accepted in the recycle facilities in Westchester.
For vinyl you might find a recycle solution at:
www.vinylinfo.org
If you can't find a recycle solution for this item, place this item in the container with regular waste
These items are made of plastic, Printable plastic/filament can be made with recycled content and projects and left overs can be recycled as household plastic
Spools with filament and leftover filament might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
These items are made plastic. At this moment plastics without a recycle code can not be placed in your Single Stream Recycle Bin. Please discard with your regular trash or bring to the Recycle Center at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Old binders can be dropped off at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are recyclable.
Refund codes on food and drinking conatianers are indicated with state initials. Returning these items will enable you to get the refund for your surcharge, and it will make it possible for the industry behind your product, to reuse this item
Return these items to a collection station:
Shop Rite, 747 Bedford Rd, Bedford Hills, NY 10507
www.shoprite.com
Stop and Shop, 195 N Bedford Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
www.stopandshop.com
Return these items to a collection station:
Shop Rite, 747 Bedford Rd, Bedford Hills, NY 10507
www.shoprite.com
Stop and Shop, 195 N Bedford Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
www.stopandshop.com
Items that don't carry the NY state intials can be placed in your single stream recycle container
Return these items to a collection station:
Shop Rite, 747 Bedford Rd, Bedford Hills, NY 10507
www.shoprite.com
Stop and Shop, 195 N Bedford Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
www.stopandshop.com
Items that don't carry the NY state intials can be placed in your single stream recycle container
Only items that are seriously soiled should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials that are difficult to deassamble.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The Community Center of Northern Weschester, 84 Bedford road, Katonah, tel: 914-232-6572
www.communitycenternw.org
Although it is difficult, it is possible to recycle used sanitairy items and diapers. Please, check out the possibilities and alternatives:
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g36105274/best-recyclable-reusable-sanitary-pads/
www.babygearlab.com
www.diaperrecycling.technology
If you can't find a recycle solution for this item, put the item in the container with regular waste
These items are made from metals. Metals are recyclable.
These items are not easily reused. To find someone who needs a specific mechanical part, please consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Smaller metals can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
All metals, bigger and smaller, can be brought to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items can be recycled.
This item is made of paper. Paper is recycable
Paper can be reused for packaging, kindling and pet bedding. For more ideas visit:
https://www.pinterest.com/snapsupplies/shredded-paper-art/
Please, collect in paper bag and place the bag in your single stream recycle bin
Shredded paper can be used for composting.
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Silica is made from sand crystals and is used as desiccant to adsorbe moisture.
There are many terrific ways to re-use silica gel. Visit:
https://www.pinterest.com/viilmaa/silica-gel/
These items can not be recycled, please, re-use.
If you can't find a re-use solution for this item, place the item in the container with regular waste.
Silicone is an hybrid material between plastic and synthetic rubber. Silicone is recyclable, but actual recycle places for synthetic rubber are scarse. If possible, try to find environmental friendly alternatives. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
At this moment plastics without a recycle code can not be placed in your Single Stream Recycle Bin. Please discard with your regular trash or bring to the Recycle Center at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Old binders can be dropped off at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
If you can't find a recycle solution for this item, put the item in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials that are difficult to disassamble.
Ideas for used skis and snowboards can be found on:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/140526450847887491/
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The Sports Attic, Sports Attic, 317 Underhill Ave, Yorktown Heights, NY
www.sportsatticny.com
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Ski and snowboard equipment is difficult to recycle. Many attempts to set up a recycling points for these items have failed.
There is a beginning industry for recyclable equipment, which means that the items are made to be disassembled in recyclable parts, or that they are made of one type of recyclable plastic:
https://nichesnowboards.com
Broken equipment can be placed in the container with regular waste
To dispose of big items you need to contact your hauler. If they don't accept the item, you should dispose your item through a junk removal company or bring it to a dump:
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=junk+removal+bedford+ny&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
An other option is to wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days and order a pick up:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
Or bring your items during the Spring Clean Up days directly to Crusher Road:https://bedfordny.gov/?s=clean+up+days&et_pb_searchform_submit=et_search_proccess&et_pb_search_cat=160&et_pb_include_posts=yes&et_pb_include_pages=yes
These items are made of different materials that are difficult to dissamble. These items are generally not recycled. To check items for hazards and toxins visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
This item is not accepted in the recycle facilities in Westchester.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Batteries can be hazardous, please remove the batteries from your item. Search your type of batteries in the recyclopedia and dispose of them accordingly.
Smoke detectors produced before 2000 can be hazardous. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Batteries can be hazardous, please remove the batteries from your item. Search your type of batteries in the recyclopedia and dispose of them accordingly.
Smoke detectors produced before 2000 can be hazardous. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
These items are made of different materials. Some might be recyclable
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
The Sports Attic, Sports Attic, 317 Underhill Ave, Yorktown Heights, NY
www.sportsatticny.com
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Shoes and textile items that are not re-usable can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: for shredding only. Donate these items as mentioned in textile and clothes re-use. You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507
,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Shoes and textile items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Helmets and protection wear that can not be reused, should be placed in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. Some parts might be recyclable
Smaller items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
For bigger items consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
Disassemble items if possible and recycle according material. Small metal parts can be placed in your single stream recycle bin. At this moment plastics without a recycle code can not be placed in your Single Stream Recycle Bin. Please discard these plastics with your regular trash or bring these plastics and bigger metal parts to the Recycle Center at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
For items that are too weighty to transport you can contact a junk removal company:
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=junk+removal+bedford+ny&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
An other option is to wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days and order a pick up:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
For items that are too big for curbside pick up, or too weighty to transport you can contact a junk removal company:
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=junk+removal+bedford+ny&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
These items are made of different materials. Some parts might be recyclable.
Smaller items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
For bigger items consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
Disassemble items if possible and recycle according material. Metals, paper, and most plastics can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
You might be able to recycle bigger goods at the Bedford Recycling Facility. Please ask first:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials, yet the amount of plastic makes it worth to recycle the whole bottle together with the spraytop. Some brands sell refill containers for their spray bottles. It's an easy way to save plasic. To check items for hazards and toxins visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Disassamble parts and place all items in your single stream recycle bin.
These items can be recycled
Code: #20, #21, #22 PAP, paper. Paper is made from cellulose, natural fibers, or from recycled paper. These items can be recycled.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Please, place these items in your single stream recycle bin
These items are recyclable. Please, consider the options under re-use and recycle.
Place only items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are made from paper or plastic combined with an adhesive. These items are difficult to recycle.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Due to its weight or shape, our single stream facility doesn't recycle these items. Only printing sheets with stickers and labels can be placed in the single stream recycle bin.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Due to their size and their usage, straws made of paper or plastic are not recycable. The carbon footprint of one stainless straw equals between 100-200 plastic straws.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Due to its weight or shape, our single stream facility doesn't recycle plastic or paper straws. Paper straws can be composted.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are considered e-waste and need to be disposed according local legislation.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
These items are considered e-waste. E-waste is collected at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, tel: 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Or check if your hardware store or the shop where you buy your holiday lights, accepts your old lights for recycling.
You can also send your lights to:
www.holidayleds.com
www.christmaslightsource.com
These items are considered e-waste. E-waste is collected at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, tel: 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Or check if your hardware store or the shop where you buy your holiday lights, accepts your old lights for recycling.
You can also send your lights to:
www.holidayleds.com
www.christmaslightsource.com
Most stuffed animals today are made with synthetical fibers and create a serious amount of waste in the USA. To check items for hazards and toxins visit: https://www.loc.gov/item/lcwaN0003801/
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
You can also donate your gently used stuffed animals to a not for profit organization: SAFE www.stuffedanimalsforemergencies.org
The Children’s Center at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, tel: 914-241-3100
Something to consider: donating the postage money you safe, by not sending these items, is often more helpful.
Stuffed animals and textile items that are not re-usable can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: for shredding only. Donate these items as mentioned in textile and clothes re-use. You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Code: #6 PS, expanded polystyrene. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas, and can be recycled, but actual recycle places for this styrofoam are scarse. Styrofoam can be harmful for the environment. If possible, look for environmental friendly alternatives.
Please, consider the following options: Cleaning and re-using.
Styrofoam packaging material can be brought to:
The UPS Store, 487 Main St, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, 914- 666-4336
www.upsstoretore.com
The Post Office, 40 Village Green, Bedford, NY 10506, 914- 234-3275
www.usps.com
Styrofoam insulation boards in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following option:
A donation to:
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Due to its weight our single stream facility doesn't recycle styrofoam. Styrofoam can be recycled at:
The Yonkers Recycle Center, 735 Saw Mill River Rd, Yonkers, NY 10710
https://www.yonkersny.gov/live/garbage-recycling/recycling-center
If you can't find a recycle solution for this item, put the item in the container with regular waste
Synthetic rubber is derived from crude oil, and is more elastic than plastic. Synthetic rubber can be recycled, but actual recycle places for synthetic rubber are scarse. If possible, try to find environmental friendly alternatives. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For these items shipping restrictions may apply:
www.usps.com/shippingrestrictions
www.ups.com/shippinghazardous
These plastics are not accepted in the recycle facilities in Westchester.
For pvc/vinyl you might find a recycle solution at:
www.vinylinfo.org
If you can't find a recycle solution for this item, put the item in the container with regular waste
These items are made of different materials but can be disassembled for re-sale and recycling. These items can be explosive, handle with care! To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For these items shipping restrictions may apply:
www.usps.com/shippingrestrictions
www.ups.com/shippinghazardous
For repair:
Most tanks can be returned to the place of purchase or exchanged with a new tank
Content, like gas or oil can be hazardous. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Emptied tanks can be recycled - ask your hauler if they recycle this material.
Fully emptied tanks can also be brought to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are recyclable. Please, consider the options under re-use and recycle
This material can be made of different types of plastics. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas.Tarpauleum is a often brittle and biodegrades into little plastic fragments, Avoid using this plastic as coverage outdoors for extended times or in contact with soil.
Ideas for tarpaulin can be found on:
https://id.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=tarpaulin%20upcycle&rs=typed
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Due to its weight or shape, our single stream facility doesn't recycle these items.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are considered e-waste and need to be disposed according local legislation.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org/
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
These items are considered e-waste. E-waste is collected at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
For items that are too big for curbside pick up, or too weighty to transportyou can contact a junk removal company:
www.google.com/junkremoval
These items are considered e-waste. E-waste is collected at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
For items that are too big for curbside pick up, or too weighty to transportyou can contact a junk removal company:
www.google.com/junkremoval
These items are made of different materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
The Clothes drop-off bin at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
Textile items that are not re-usable can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: for shredding only. Donate these items as mentioned in textile and clothes re-use.
You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, www.bedfordny.gov, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
TEX These textile fibers are made from animal or plant products. In their natural form these textiles are compostable. The textile industry has a big impact on the environment. Buy and use wisely.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Textile items that are not re-usable can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: for shredding only. Donate these items as mentioned in textile and clothes re-use.
You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, www.bedfordny.gov, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
Items that are made from untreated natural fibers can be cut in pieces and added to the compost.
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Untreated Biodegradable materials are safer in the incinarators and landfills. But they don't necessarily have a smaller carbon footprint
These items are made from synthetic fibers. Most of these fibers come from the petrochemical industry and are not biodegradable. The textile industry has a big impact on the environment. Buy and use wisely.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Textile items that are not re-usable can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: for shredding only. Donate these items as mentioned in textile and clothes re-use.
You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 ,914-241-2671, www.bedfordny.gov, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Textile items that are not re-usable can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: for shredding only. Donate these items as mentioned in textile and clothes re-use.
You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507
,914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
If possible, disassamble non-textile items into parts. Metal, paper and most plastic can be recycled. Please, place those items in your single stream recycle bin.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Thermal paper is a special fine paper that is coated with a chemical that changes color when exposed to heat. In the past BPA, a toxin, was used for the coating of this paper. Today other chemicals are used. Due to the unknown content of these chemicals, this paper belongs in the trash bin. Producing paper receipts takes 250 million gallons of oil, 10 million trees, 1 billion gallons of water per year. Whenever possible, go receipt free.
Rolls with receipt paper in good condition might be reused. Consider the following options:
A listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
This item should not be recycled
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Some of these items contain mercury, a silvery substance that moves in the glass tube. Mercury is a serious hazardous waste. To learn more about the risk of specific chemicals visit: wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
It is illegal to send items with mercury by mail
Mercury is considered a dangerous hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
If you are sure your old meter does not contain mercury, you can disassamble the items that are made from different materials into parts. Metal and most plastic can be recycled. Please, place those items in your single stream recycle bin.
Mercury is considered a dangerous hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste
These items are made of different materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
Gasoline is considered hazardous waste. To dispose of hazardous waste you need to schedule an appointment with:
The Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), Grasslands Campus, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, tel: 914- 813-5425 www.westchestergov.mrf.com
Without the gasoline, the items can be brought to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, tel: 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Gasoline is considered hazardous waste. Hazardous waste needs to be disposed of at:
www.google.com/maps/search/hazardouswaste/
Without the gasoline the items can be brought to:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, tel: 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are made of different materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials. To check items for hazards and toxins visit: www.www.cpsc.gov/safetyguides
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Disassemble items if possible and recycle according material. Metals, paper, and rigid plastics can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. Their recycle value depends on the type of material and the possibility to deassamble the different materials
Ideas for old suitcases can be found on:
www.pinterest.com
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
Disassemble items if possible and recycle according material. Metals and paper can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Textile items that are not re-usable can be shredded and recycled. Please, place these items in closed regular sized trash bags and label with: for shredding only. Donate these items as mentioned in textile and clothes re-use.
You can find a textile and clothes drop off bin at:
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, tel: 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Suitcases made of plastic might be recycled. Bring it to the Recycling facility and ask if they accept it
The Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, tel: 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Or, consider sending these items to an organization for complete recycling:
www.terracycle.com
Metal parts in travel wear can be recycled with Single Stream. But plastics without a proper recycle code can not be placed in the Single Stream Recycle Bin. Please discard with your regular trash or bring to the Recycle Center at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
These items are recyclable. Please, consider the options under re-use and recycle
These items are made of different materials.
Items in good condition might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Items in good condition can also be send to the following organizations:
sportmedalrecycling.com
lambawards.com
medals4mette.org
https://www.pinterest.com/wearek2awards/reuserepurpose-old-trophies/
Disassemble items if possible and recycle according material. Metals and most plastics can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with: regular waste.
These items are made of different materials. These items are generally considered too small for recycling
Ideas for twist ties can be found on:
https://www.pinterest.com/eugenemecca/twist-ties-and-plastic-tabs/
Most plastic are recyclable, but some unsuitable due to their seize or weight .Currently, there are no easy recycle options available for these items.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
Code: #2 HDPE, high density poly propylene. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas, and can be recycled, but recycle points for this plastic are scarce.
Ideas for Tyvek can be found on:
https://www.pinterest.com/claudiamanokian/tyvek/
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Due to its weight or shape, our single stream facility doesn't recycle these items. Please, consider returning these items to their manufacturer:
www.dupont.com
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of different materials that are difficult to dissamble. Some items and parts can be recycled
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791
https://www.habitat.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
For repair:
Brita waterfilters can be recycled:
www.brita.com/recycling
All other fiters:
Disassemble items if possible and recycle according material. Metals and paper can be placed in your single stream recycle bin.
At this moment plastics without a proper recycle code can not be placed in your Single Stream Recycle Bin. Please discard with your regular trash or bring to the Recycle Center at the Bedford Recycling Facility, 343 Railroad Ave, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, 914-241-2671, days/hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8am to 3pm
www.bedfordny.gov
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are made from paper layered with synthetic wax. These items are made of different materials that are difficult to dissamble. These items are generally not recycled. To check items for hazards and toxins visit: https://www.loc.gov/item/lcwaN0003801/
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Due to its weight or shape, our single stream facility doesn't recycle these items.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are made of synthetic or natural fibers. These items are generally not recycled. To check items for hazards and toxins visit: https://www.loc.gov/item/lcwaN0003801/
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 https://www.habitat.org
Furniture Share House, 1 West Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, tel: 914-834-1294 www.furnituresharehouse.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
Currently there are no recycle options for this material
Check package for label that indicates that the item is compostable or if it is entirely made of plant material - these may be added to your compost.
Flushable wipes are soludable in theory, but can still expand and clog drains. Be careful.
Place items and parts that can not be reused or recycled in the container with regular waste.
These items are made from wood. They might be treated with chemicals as preservatives.
Wood can be used for as kindle or firewood.
Ideas for crate and pallets can be found on:
https://www.pinterest.com/tickledpinktony/crates-wooden-upcycle-reuse-recycle-repurpose-diy/
Wood can be used for kindle or firewood.
If you a sure the wood is not treated with chemicals, you can add it to your compost
If you can't find a recycle solution for this item, put the item in the container with regular waste
Codes: #2 HDPE, #4 LDPE. Most plastics are synthetically derived from oil and gas, and can be recycled.
These items or materials may be used in craft projects. Ideas for these items or material can be found on:
https://www.pinterest.com/c3naturemuseum/wrapper-upcycling/
Please, place these items in your single stream recycle container. Please, place multiple bags together in one plastic bag
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
These items are suitable for compost.
The town of Bedford collects leaves, small wood waste and christmas trees from the curbsite
Residents of Bedford can also bring their yard waste and logs, max 6" in diameter, directely to:
Beaver Dam Compost Facility,115 Beaver Dam Rd, Bedford Hills, NY 10536, tel; 914- 949-3244
Bigger logs can be sold or given away as fire wood. Please, consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
To find more information about composting go to:
www.wikihow.com/compost
Or information about leaf mulching
www.leavetheleavesalone.org
The town of Bedford collects leaves, small wood waste and christmas trees from the curbsite
Residents of Bedford can also bring their yard waste and logs, max 6" in diameter, directely to:
Beaver Dam Compost Facility,115 Beaver Dam Rd, Bedford Hills, NY 10536, tel: 914- 949-3244
Bigger logs can be sold or given away as fire wood. Please, consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
To find more information about composting go to:
www.wikihow.com/compost
Or information about leaf mulching
www.leavetheleavesalone.org
These items are recyclable. Only items that are seriously soiled, or have unremovable non-recyclable content, should be disposed of in the container with regular waste.
Code: #5 PP
These items are made of plastic. Most plastics can be recycled
Run a needle through the square lock of the zip tie to release the tie. Reuse the zip-tie
Ideas for zip ties can be found on:
https://www.pinterest.com/forneyind/cable-ties/
Unopened, non-expired packages and containers with these items might be reused. Please, consider the following options:
A donation to:
The TIOLI Shed, 2nd Sat in May until last Sat in Oct, 10am-12pm, Parking Lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station
https://bedford2030.org/tioli/
The Katonah Thrift Store, 71 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, tel: 914-232-3010
Twigs Thrift Tree Shop, 449 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, tel: 914-666-6557
Habitat For Humanity, Westchester ReStore, 524 Main St., New Rochelle , tel: 914-636-8335, 2 Cortland St., Mount Vernon, 914-699-2791 https://www.habitat.org
Or wait for the yearly Spring Clean Up Days:
Chowder and Marching Club www.chowderandmarching.org
The Katonah Presbyterian Church www.katonahpresbyterianchurch.org
You can also consider a listing on:
The Facebook Take it Or leave It Group Page
www.facebook.com/TIOLI/group/
Or on Craigslist
www.craigslist.com
These items are made plastic. This plastic is recycable, but due to its small size, it is difficult to collect in the recycling facility. Solve the problem by pre-collecting them in a container made of the same plastic. Please, place these items in your single stream recycle bin.
These items are recyclable.
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