Recyclopedia
What and Where Can I Recycle?
Introducing a new feature to help you find how to
Reuse and Recycle hundreds of items. We hope Recyclopedia will help you recycle more!
Concrete Blocks
This item is construction materials and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Many local Habitat for Humanity affiliates operate ReStores, which sell reusable and surplus building materials, furniture, and appliances to the public. The proceeds fund local Habitat house construction. Donate gently used household appliances (no older than 5 years) and household items.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Construction Debris
Reuse
Contact Synergis for information on best methods for reducing or recycling construction materials. Click here to visit their website.
Recycle
Many construction materials can be recycled or reused. Ask your contractor to evaluate or investigate options. Organizations may want to contact Synergis, a Zero Waste Group.
Disposal
Fiberglass Insulation
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Glass, Windows
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider donating:
Green Demolitions - (888) 887-5211, Green Demolitions accepts kitchens, appliances (less than 5 years old), bathrooms, home décor, architectural artifacts, building materials, art, and more. Go to website for more information. Green Demolitions supports outreach programs of All Addicts Anonymous.
Recycle
Disposal
If not usable, wrap carefully and place with waste.
Nails and Screws
Reuse
Many local Habitat for Humanity affiliates operate ReStores, which sell reusable and surplus building materials, furniture, and appliances to the public. The proceeds fund local Habitat house construction. Donate gently used household appliances (no older than 5 years) and household items.
Recycle
Do not discard into our landfills. This is scrap metal and can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Disposal
Nuts and Bolts
Reuse
Many local Habitat for Humanity affiliates operate ReStores, which sell reusable and surplus building materials, furniture, and appliances to the public. The proceeds fund local Habitat house construction. Donate gently used household appliances (no older than 5 years) and household items.
Recycle
This is scrap metal. It can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Disposal
Paint, Latex / Water-Based
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road. Must be dried up.
Paint, Oil-Based
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road, must be dried up.
Disposal
See Recycling.
Pipes (PVC / Plastic)
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
PVC
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Screws and Nails
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
All scrap metal can be recycled at the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Alternatively, it can go to a junkyard.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Shingles
This is construction material and cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Storm Windows
Reuse
Recycle
If the window frame is made of aluminum, or other metal, this item is considered scrap metal, and after removing the glass, may be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Alternatively, it can go to a junkyard.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Toilets
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road. Cost is $10.00
Tools
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
If the tool is made of metal it can be recycled as scrap metal at the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Alternatively, it can go to a junkyard.
Disposal
This item is waste and can be placed curbside, but the other disposal options outlined under "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
If made of hard plastic and wood, place with waste. Remove and recycle rechargeable batteries.
Tubs, Bathroom
Reuse
If in good condition:
Green Demolitions - Green Demolitions accepts kitchens, appliances (less than 5 years), bathrooms, home décor, architectural artifacts, building materials, art, and more. Click to visit their website for more information. Phone: (888) 887-5211
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This is considered construction/demolition debris and must be disposed of by your contractor.
Windows
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider donating:
Green Demolitions - Green Demolitions accepts kitchens, appliances (less than 5 years old), bathrooms, home décor, architectural artifacts, building materials, art, and more. Go to website for more information. Green Demolitions supports outreach programs of All Addicts Anonymous. Phone: (888) 887-5211
Recycle
If the window frame is made of aluminum or steel, this item is considered scrap metal and can be recycled at the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Alternatively, it can go to a junkyard.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Wood, Lumber
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
