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!
Antifreeze
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
Disposal
Charcoal Lighter Fluid
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
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)
Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury which is hazardous and must be disposed of properly. It cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Disposal
Fluorescent light bulbs and CFLs will also be accepted at Home Depot.
Disinfectants
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
Drain Clog Dissolvers
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
Disposal
Driveway Sealer
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
Fire Extinguishers
Your disposal options vary depending on the type of extinguisher.
This item contains hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. It cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Reusable extinguishers are metal all-purpose "ABC" type extinguishers, with a metal valve, because these are rechargeable. Please contact AAA Emergency Supply Co. regarding recharging or disposal. Click here to visit their website, or call (914) 949-0512.
Recycle
Metal extinguishers with plastic valves are usually not rechargeable. This type can be recycled with metals if it fully discharged and the plastic valve is broken off. They are to be disposed of with scrap metals
Disposal
Old models no longer in use, such as stainless steel and brass soda acid extinguishers, should not be placed with waste or recycled with metals. Contact AAA Emergency Supply Co. regarding safe disposal.
Flammable Liquids (Kerosene, Turpentine, Butane)
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
Gas Tank, Propane
This item contains hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. It cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Bring empty propane gas tanks to Home Depot or alternate retailer. Most sellers of propane will have a return policy for propane tanks.
Disposal
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste must be disposed of properly and cannot be left with trash 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
Helium Tanks
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
1. Only attempt disposal of the helium tank when it is empty.
2. Take the tank to a well-ventilated area. Fully open the valve handle by turning it counter-clockwise. Press and hold down on the tilt-nozzle until the tank is empty. Listen and feel for pressure discharging from the tilt-nozzle. The tank is empty when no sound is heard or pressure is felt.
3. Unscrew and remove the tilt-nozzle, either by hand or with the help of a ¾ inch wrench.
4. The tank can now be recycled as scrap metal.
Disposal
Please see how to recycle. You can avoid this large item being hauled and placed in a landfill.
Home Heating Oil
This material is hazardous waste and cannot be placed with trash 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
Hypodermic Needles / Insulin Lancets
This is hazardous medical waste and must be specially disposed of in appropriate biohazard containers. It cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
This item cannot be recycled.
Disposal
Can be brought to the Fire Department and put into the needle disposal machine.
Insecticides
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. It cannot be placed with trash 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
Lawn Chemicals
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash 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
Light Bulbs, Fluorescent
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Compact fluorescents and CFLs will also be accepted at Home Depot.
Disposal
Medications, Prescription and Over-the-Counter
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash 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
Can be brought to the Fire Department to be placed in the purple pill disposal bags.
Mercury Thermometers
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Disposal
Any other color liquid indicates a non-mercury containing thermometer that can be disposed of in the trash. Wrap in paper and tape before discarding to avoid any hazard from broken glass.
Metal Polishes
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Disposal
Motor Oil and Filters
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Most auto repair shops and gas stations accept motor oil and filters. Call before you drop it off.
Disposal
Muriatic Acid (Concrete Cleaner)
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash 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
Nail Polish and Remover
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Oral Thermometer, Mercury
Silver liquid within the thermometer indicates mercury, a toxic metal that 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
Any other color liquid indicates a non-mercury containing thermometer that can be disposed of in your household waste. Wrap in paper and tape before discarding to avoid any hazard from broken glass.
Oven Cleaner
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
Disposal
Paint Thinner
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
Must be dried up. Can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Disposal
Pesticides
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
Pool Chemicals
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
Prescriptions / Medications
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
Rat Poison
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
Rug Cleaners
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with trash 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
Shoe Polish
Petroleum-based shoe polish 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
Stripper, Paint / Varnish
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
Thermometers, Liquid Tube
Silver liquid within the thermometer indicates mercury, a toxic metal that 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
Turpentine
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
Upholstery Cleaner
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
Varnish
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
Weed Killer
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
Windshield Wiper Fluid
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
