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!
Aerosol Cans
Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
If empty and clean, recycle with single-stream recycling. Recycle the plastic top as well.
Disposal
Antennas, TV
Reuse
Currently there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Either cut into pieces that will fit in a single stream bin or bring to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Disposal
This item is should be recycled.
Aseptic Packaging (Juice Boxes, Milk Containers)
Reuse
These items should be recycled.
Recycle
Rinse and recycle with caps separated.
Disposal
This item should be recycled.
Bedding, Sheets, and Towels
Reuse
If in useable, good condition, consider donating to Goodwill or Big Brothers Big Sisters, schedule a pickup.
Recycle
If in fair condition, please donate.
Disposal
Bicycles
Reuse
If in working condition, you could try selling it through Craig's List, or consider donating to Big Brothers Big Sisters (to schedule a pickup call (877)399-2570 or Goodwill). You can consider posting for free on Freecycle.org. Bike enthusiasts may be interested in Recycle-A-Bicycle, which accepts adult and children's bikes.
Recycle
If unusable, remove non-metal parts and recycle, it is scrap metal and can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Disposal
Should be reused or recycled.
Binders, 3-Ring
Reuse
If lightly used you can donate to Good Will.
Recycle
Binders must be dissected in order to be recycled. Cut off the metal 3-ring mechanism and place in single stream bin. Extract the cardboard and vinyl from the front and back covers and put in single stream bin separately.
Disposal
Should be recycled. If you cannot take the binder apart, the entire item may be placed with waste.
Brita Water Filters
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Brita water filters are #5 plastic. You may recycle.
Disposal
See Recycle.
Candy Wrappers
Reuse
Certain types of wrappers can be mailed in (free of postage) and upcycled. Go to the TerraCycle website to see which brands participate in one of their brigades.
Recycle
This item can be placed with single stream recycling.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Capri-Sun and Other Brand Juice Pouches
Reuse
Home decoration or arts and crafts projects. TerraCycle often upcycles them. Click here to visit their website.
Recycle
Recycle in single stream.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Caps, Bottle (Plastic, Metal)
Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
Recycle with comingled recycling.
Disposal
This item should be recycled.
Carpets, Rugs, and Padding
Reuse
Please donate if in good condition.
Recycle
Can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road, please see Recycling Website for list of costs.
Disposal
See recycling.
CD's and CD Cases
Recycle
CD cases can be recycled in the single stream bin. CD's cannot.
Disposal
Please reuse (sell or donate) non-personal CD's to avoid ending up in a landfill. Personal CD's can be disposed.
Ceramics
Ceramics is what is known as treated glass, meaning the glass product is treated with a chemical to make it more durable (same thing with glasses and windows). When glass bottles are recycled, they are melted in a kiln. The chemical treatment means ceramics have a higher melting point, meaning if they are mixed with beer/wine bottles the entire load is contaminated. The most common outlet for treated glass right now (especially in the Northeast) is glass aggregate, meaning it's ground up and used as an additive for things like concrete or countertops (neither of which are technically "recycling"). Glass aggregate is also commonly used as a landfill cover, to prevent materials/odors from escaping landfills as new products are added.
Reuse
If in good condition, sell or consider donating to a local thrift shop or Goodwill.
Recycle
Currently there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
If the item is broken, place with waste.
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Christmas Trees
Reuse
Please see "Recycle."
Recycle
The way to recycle your Christmas tree is to participate in the City's Highway Department's Christmas tree collection after Christmas or drop it off at the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road. The trees will eventually be recycled into mulch.
Disposal
Howland Disposal will do pickups starting in January. If you miss the collection it can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Cigarette Packs
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Remove the inner foil and place with paper and cardboard for recycling.
Disposal
Clothes, Damaged (Not Reusable)
Reuse
If you have enough rags, see "Recycle."
Recycle
Goodwill will accept clothes for recycling. The clothing gets shredded and delivered in bulk to foreign countries for repurposing. For other drop off sites, go to the Goodwill website.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Clothes, Good Condition (Suitable for Donation)
Reuse
Sell, hand down, or donate. The following organizations accept clothes:
- Big Brothers, Big Sisters - Call (877)399-2570 to request a pickup or find a bin.
- Goodwill
- Salvation Army - Bins located beside their Center.
Recycle
See "Reuse."
Disposal
See Reuse
Cooking Oil
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Residents may bring to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Disposal
See Recycling
Corks
Cork is a renewable, recyclable material that doesn't need to be disposed of in a landfill.
Reuse
Corks can be ground up and used as mulch in your plants to help them retain moisture.
Recycle
Bring your corks to Whole Foods stores (some wine and liquor stores also participate).
Disposal
Please reuse or recycle to avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Crayons
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
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.
Crocs
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Many Crocs distributors accept gently used Crocs back for donation. The Crocs website will direct you to locations that accept donations.
Crocs forwards the shoes on to Soles4Souls.
You can donate your Crocs directly to Soles4Souls who collects shoes and distributes them to people in need all over the US and the world. Shoes must be in usable condition. This is a mail-in program: send your Crocs to Soles4Souls, 315 Airport Road, Roanoke, AL 36274.
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.
Crutches
Orthotics, crutches, splints, canes, wheelchairs, and braces.
Reuse
Donate to Good Will or Freecycle.org.
Christian Blind Mission - (800) 937-2264, Call for information about the items they accept and how to mail the items.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Cups, Expanded Polystyrene (Known As Styrofoam, a Dow Product)
Some haulers pick up polystyrene but it does not get recycled.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Styrofoam can not be recycled
Disposal
Please place this item with waste.
Cups, Paper
Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
Recycle all clean cups in single stream bin. Rinse as required.
Disposal
Please recycle.Cups, Plastic
Much plastic ware, including cups, can be recycled.
Reuse
Please recycle unless it is meant to be reusable.
Recycle
You must recycle numbered (#1-7) plastic. All must be rinsed and placed with comingled items.
Disposal
If not numbered (#1-7), place with waste.
Diapers, Disposable
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. This item is not accepted for recycling. This item is designed to not break down when wet, and for the same reason does not break down in the recycling process.
Dishes
Dishes cannot be recycled with glass.
Recycle
Disposal
If broken, place with waste.
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Dog / Cat Food Bags
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
This item can be recycled.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Egg Cartons, Expanded Polystyrene (Known as Styrofoam, a Dow Product)
Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
Recycle in your single stream toter.
Disposal
Please recycle in your single stream toter. Can also be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Exercise Equipment
Treadmills, home gyms, ellipticals, stair climbers, rowers, stationary bikes, barbells
Recycle
This is scrap metal and can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Disposal
See Recycling and Reuse.
Expanded Polystyrene (Known as Styrofoam, a Dow Product) Peanuts
Styrofoam is a brand name (Dow trademark) for the material expanded polystyrene. When plastic is expanded, air is injected into the resin to increase the padding (creating a foam exterior). This air can't be removed, so it's theoretically impossible to "recycle" Styrofoam (because you can't turn it into regular polystyrene). The best you can do is shred it into flakes and make new EPS, which is essentially reuse. Because it's usually cheaper to manufacturer new EPS from virgin plastic, the recycling market is limited. Dart is one of the largest US EPS "recyclers." Click here to visit their website.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Expanded polystyrene peanuts and bubble wrap are accepted at UPS Stores for recycling.
Disposal
This item is waste and can be placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Expanded Polystyrene (Known as Styrofoam, a Dow Product), Packaging
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for expanded polystyrene (known as Styrofoam, a Dow product) packaging.
Expanded polystyrene (known as Styrofoam, a Dow product) peanuts are accepted at UPS Stores for recycling.
Disposal
Styrofoam trays and packaging are not accepted yet for recycling. Even though many expanded polystyrene products now have recycling numbers (#6) on them, they cannot be recycled. Place these items with waste for pickup.
When you have a choice, please purchase items that are not packaged in Styrofoam.
Flags
Do not discard flags with waste. Federal law prescribes proper flag etiquette and disposal.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Federal Law, 4 U.S.C. Section 8(k), states: "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning."
Can also be brought to the Acushnet Library and placed in the flag disposal box.
Flatware
Reuse
If useable, please considering donating this item.
Many places like Goodwill accept flatware donations, or you could try Craigslist.
Recycle
Flatware cannot be recycled with comingled items but you can bring them to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road as scrap metal.
Disposal
This item is waste and can be placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Flip Flops
Reuse
UniquEco Designs is a for-profit company that specifically collects flip flops in Nairobi, Kenya and repurposes them into arts and crafts for sale. The proceeds help the crafts people in Nairobi. Ship your flip flops to UniquEco-Design, P.O. Box 15565-00503, Nairobi, Kenya.
Soles4Souls collects new and gently used shoes (any kind of shoe), cleans and reconditions the shoe, and then distributes shoes to people all over the world. The East Coast mail-in center is located at c/o ADS Logistics, LP, 23 Mack Drive, Edison, N.J. 08817. Call (732) 287-8900 or visit their website for more information.
Recycle
Currently there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste. The soles are rubber and the straps are PVC.
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
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
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Foil Gift Wrapping Paper
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. Please try to use non-foil wrapping paper, which can be recycled with your other papers.
Furniture
Reuse
If the furniture is gently used and in good condition (and not excessively large), contact a local charity or one of the charities below:
Salvation Army: 1-800-958-7825
Goodwill also accepts furniture.
Recycle
If the furniture is gently used and in good condition (and not excessively large), donate to a church drive or a garage sale.
Disposal
If your item is not appropriate for reuse, you may consider it waste. You may bring to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road, please see website for list of costs.
Golf Equipment
Reuse
Consider donating to an organization of your choice.
- Craigslist - Barter, sell and wanted classifieds.
- eBay
- Goodwill
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Hangers, Wire Clothes
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Can be recycled with single stream. Or bring wire clothes hangers back to your local dry cleaner. They should be in good condition.
Disposal
Ice Cream Containers
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Recycle all cartons, plastics, and cardboard containers. Rinse clean and place in single stream bin.
Disposal
Recycle all containers.
Juice and Milk Cartons
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
All milk and juice cartons can be recycled in the single stream bin.
Disposal
Recycle this item.
Juice Pouches
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item, as they have multiple layers of materials.
Disposal
Place with waste. Not accepted for recycling. This packaging is designed to NOT break down when wet, and for the same reason does not break down in the recycling process.
Leather / Plastic Belts
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Belts in good condition can be donated and can be brought to a garage sale.
Disposal
This item is trash and can be placed curbside, but the other disposal options outlined under "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
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
Light Bulbs, Incandescent
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Disposal
Place in waste. Wrap carefully.
Margarine Tubs
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
You must recycle plastics #1 - 7 with comingled recycling. Must be empty and clean. Plastic covers can also be recycled.
Disposal
Mattresses and Box Springs
Reuse
If unable to reuse or resell, please bring this item for proper disposal.
Recycle
This item can be recycled at the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road for $30.00 each piece.
Disposal
See Recycling.
Milk and Juice Cartons
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
All milk and juice cartons can be recycled in the single stream bin.
Disposal
Recycle this item.
Mirrors
Reuse
If the mirror is in good condition, please consider donating.
Craigslist - Barter, sell and wanted classifieds.
eBay - Buy, sell, trade.
Recycle
Can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Disposal
If the mirror is broken, please wrap carefully and place with waste.
Monofilament Line (Fishing Line)
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
This item is waste and cannot be recycled.
Disposal
Please place with waste for pickup or bring to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Mothballs
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
Negatives, Photographic
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.
Orthotics
Orthotics, crutches, splints, canes, wheelchairs, and braces.
Reuse
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Patagonia Common Threads Clothing
Reuse
If in reasonable condition, consider selling via Craig's List or donating. Churches and organizations often collect coats and sweaters to provide to those in need for the Winter.
Recycle
Patagonia clothes with the Common Threads Initiative logo (on the care and content label), can be recycled. Give to a Patagonia retailer or mail to: Patagonia Service Center, ATTN: Common Threads Recycling Program, 8550 White Fir Street, Reno, NV 89523-8939
Repairs to Patagonia clothing can be sent to "Patagonia Repairs" using the same address listed above.
For more information, click here to visit the Patagonia website.
Disposal
Please donate or recycle to avoid ending up in a landfill.
Peanut Butter Jars, Glass / Plastic
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
You must recycle glass and plastics numbered #1-7. Place with comingled recycling. Must be clean and empty. Plastic tops can also be recycled.
Disposal
Pet Food Bags
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Refer to package instructions. If recycling not indicated place with waste. Not accepted for recycling. This packaging is waterproof and too resilient to break down in the recycling process.
Pots and Pans
Recycle
If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal.
Alternatively, it can go to a junkyard.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the options under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Propane Gas Tanks
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Bring empty propane gas tanks to Home Depot.
Most sellers of propane will have a return policy for propane tanks.
Disposal
Pudding Cups
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
You must recycle plastics numbered #1-7. Place with comingled recycling. Must be clean and empty.
Disposal
Rope, Climbing
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Maine-based Sterling Rope Company will accept all (from any manufacturer) worse-for-the-wear petroleum based cords, and on occasion through retail partners who offer redemption opportunities at major climbing events. All rope that is salvageable is repurposed into dog collars, dog tags, bracelets, and key chains, while anything that is beyond repair is ground up, melted down, and turned into new climbing ropes. Send your old rope to:
Sterling Rope Company, Inc.
C/O: Rope Recycling Initiative
26 Morin Street
Biddeford, ME 04005-4413
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the option under "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Running Shoes
Reuse
If usable, please consider donating to any of the sites below.
Shoe4Africa accepts running shoes with at least 100 running miles left on them. The running shoes/sneakers get redistributed to impoverished people in Africa. This is a mail-in program. Click here to visit their website for more information.
Soles4Souls takes shoes that are gently used:
23 Mack Drive
Edison, N.J. 08817
Recycle
Nike sponsors the Reuse-A-Shoe program. Nike will take the shoe apart and recycle and reuse all of its parts. Click here to visit their website for more information.
RecycledRunners is a California-based organization whose motto is, "Running is Hard - Giving is Easy." This site lists Domestic Shoe Donation Sites, International Shoe Donation Sites, and Shoe Material Recycling Programs that accept donated sneakers. Click here to visit their website.
Run the Planet is another compilation of sites that offer recycling programs around the world. Click here to visit their website.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the options under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Shrink Wrap, Food
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.
Ski and Snowboard Equipment
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Ski and snowboard equipment is difficult to recycle. The State of Colorado recently awarded a grant to SnowSports Industries America, enabling them to process the equipment (skis, boards, poles, helmets, and boots w/o liners) and keep it out of landfills. This Colorado-based processing plant will be online by Labor Day 2011. Equipment must be shipped there at your own expense. The address is:
Waste-Not Recycling
1065 Poplar Street
Loveland, CO 80534
SIA's goal is to begin collecting old equipment across the country at trade shows. Within 2 to 3 seasons they expect to participate at the Meadowlands ski show to collect equipment. Let your old skis and boards sit in the garage for a bit longer, or ship the equipment out to Colorado (again, at your own expense).
Disposal
Sneakers
Reuse
If usable, please consider donating to any of the sites below.
You can mail up to 10 pairs of running shoes (any brand) to: Converse Store, 1782 Military Road, Suite 90A, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.
Shoe4Africa accepts running shoes with at least 100 running miles left on them. The running shoes/sneakers get redistributed to impoverished people in Africa. This is a mail-in program. Click here to visit their website for more information.
Soles4Souls takes shoes that are gently used:
23 Mack Drive
Edison, N.J. 08817
Recycle
Nike sponsors the Reuse-A-Shoe program. Nike will take the shoe apart and recycle and reuse all of its parts. Click here to visit their website for more information.
RecycledRunners is a California-based organization whose motto is, "Running is Hard - Giving is Easy." This site lists Domestic Shoe Donation Sites, International Shoe Donation Sites, and Shoe Material Recycling Programs that accept donated sneakers. Click here to visit their website.
Run the Planet is another compilation of sites that offer recycling programs around the world. Click here to visit their website.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the options under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Soccer Equipment
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider donating to the sites below.
Sports Gift is a not-for-profit that redistributes sports gear to more than 40,000 kids each year. This organization accepts sports gear for many sports. Call them at (949) 388-2359 for more information, or click here to visit their website.
Peace Passers is a not-for-profit that redistributes soccer gear to global communities. It is a mail-in program. Click here to visit their website for more information.
World Vision is a not-for-profit that accepts new and gently used soccer balls and equipment and sends the gear to Latin American, Asia, and Eastern Europe. This is a mail-in program. Call them at (800) 642-1616 x2 for more information, or click here to visit their website.
Play It Again Sports is a sporting goods store offering new and quality used sports and fitness equipment. Click here to visit their website for more information.
Recycle
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.
Sofas
Reuse
If the sofa is gently used and in good repair, call to see if it can be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters or a garage sale.
Salvation Army - Phone: 1-800-958-7825; you can call to schedule a pickup of your furniture.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
If the furniture is not in good condition and, therefore, cannot be donated, you may consider it waste. Can be brought to Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road. Please see website for list of costs.
Soup Cartons (Aseptic Packages)
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
All soup cartons (aseptic packages) can be recycled in the single stream bin.
Disposal
N/A
Soy, Rice, Almond, Hemp Milk Cartons (Aseptic Packages)
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
All soy, rice, almond, and hemp milk cartons (aseptic packages) can be recycled in the single stream bin.
Disposal
Sporting Goods
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider the programs below:
Play It Again Sports - Buy, sell, and trade new and used sports equipment and fitness gear.
Fair Trade Sports - This company specializes in fair trade sports equipment and sweatshop-free apparel. All after tax profits are donated to children's charities.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Stoves, Household
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider donating:
Green Demolitions - Phone: (888) 887-5211; Green Demolitions accepts kitchens, appliances (less than 5 years old), bathrooms, home décor, architectural artifacts, building materials, art, and more. Green Demolitions supports outreach programs of All Addicts Anonymous.
Recycle
If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal and can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
If you are replacing an old appliance with a new one, ask the retailer if the old appliance can be removed and recycled as part of the delivery and installation process.
Alternatively, it can go to a junkyard.
Disposal
String
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.
Stuffed Animals
Reuse
SAFE (Stuffed Animals For Emergencies), a not-for-profit, will accept gently used stuffed animals, toys, children's books, and baby blankets that are clean and in good condition. SAFE cleans the stuffed animals and toys, and delivers them to children in emergency situations or donates them to other children's organizations, military organizations, libraries, and nursing homes. This is a mail in program. Click here to visit their website to find links to other organizations that accept stuffed animals.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
If the stuffed animals are not in good condition, place with waste.
Take Out Food Containers
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
If plastic, you must recycle plastics numbered #1-7. If aluminum, recycle with comingled recycling. All containers must be empty and clean. If wax-coated, it can still be recycled.
Examples:
- Frozen Food Containers
- Milk Containers
- Juice Containers / Boxes
Disposal
If permanently soiled, place with waste.
Teflon Coated Pots and Pans
Recycle
Can 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 options listed under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Tennis Balls
Reuse
Recycle
The company reBounces re-pressurizes balls on site. You can send old, dead balls to reBounces to be repressurized and you can purchase repressurized balls at steep discounts. Alternatively, you can send reBounces your old balls and they will recycle them. This is a mail-in program. If you have large amounts of balls (200 or more) reBounces will provide you with a pre-paid mailing sticker. Click here to visit their website for more information.
Disposal
Tennis Racquets
Reuse
Tennis Racquets for Kids, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the distribution of donated tennis racquets to individual children, or to organizations that represent children, in need of such racquets. Go to the website for information on drop-off locations. Otherwise, this is a mail-in program. TRK will usually restring your donated racquet and see that it gets to be used. Racquets get mailed to:
Tennis Racquets for Kids, Inc.
c/o Dr. Guy Mintz
287 Northern Blvd.
Suite 211
Great Neck, NY 11021
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
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.
Toothpaste Tubes
Reuse
Colgate has created a mail-in brigade with TerraCycle. Click here to visit the website.
Recycle
Disposal
Empty tube is waste.
Towels, Cloth / Bath
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Toys
Reuse
SAFE (not-for-profit) will accept gently used stuffed animals, toys, children's books, and baby blankets that are clean and in good condition. SAFE cleans the stuffed animals and toys, and delivers them to children in emergency situations or donates them to other children's organizations, military organizations, libraries, and nursing homes. This is a mail in program. Click here to visit their website for more information and links to other organizations that accept stuffed animals.
Recycle
All hard plastic toys can be recycled in the single stream bin. Soft toys are not recyclable and must be disposed.
Disposal
If the stuffed animals are not in good condition, place with waste.
Tyvek, Envelopes and House Wrap
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. This is not recyclable. Large quantities are considered construction/demolition debris and must be disposed of by your contractor.
Vinyl Coated Hangers
Reuse
Return your hangers to the dry cleaner. They should be in good condition.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Wheelchairs
Reuse
Recycle
If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal and residents can recycle at the Recycling Center.
Disposal
Yogurt Containers
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
All plastic containers can be rinsed and recycled in the single stream bin. Aluminum tops should be removed, rinsed, and placed in the single stream bin.
