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DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES
Westchester County
Executive Andy Spano is urging parents not to throw any
lead-contaminated toys found in their homes into the
trash where they can pose environmental risks. Instead,
they should store them away from children and bring them
to Household Chemical Clean-Up Days
scheduled around the county.
 Facts about Compact
Flourescent Light Bulbs.
2007
Household Chemical Clean-Up Days Schedule Items accepted are automotive fluids
(excluding motor oil), flammable liquids, metal and furniture
polishes, pesticides, photographic and swimming pool
chemicals, cell phones, car tires (maximum 10 per drop-off),
mercury thermometers, TVs, computer monitors, and more… Any
questions, call the HCCD Info Line at 914-813-5425.
2007
Mobile Shredder Schedule
List
of Paper Shredding Companies
Recycle
Used Fishing Line
2006
Recycling Award Winners
Recycling
News and Events
NEW YORK RECYCLES!
2007 Poster Contest- All students in NYS public and
private schools and youth groups are eligible. Contest
deadline: May 25, 2007.
"How
to Reduce Junk Mail"
Cell
Phone Recycling with HopeLine. For information
on cell phone recycling and how to become a HopeLine Cell
Phone Drop-Off Location.
Treasure
Hunt: List or find used but usable items.
Our
Recycling Office is offering free business
recycling services to local companies.
These services include reviews of waste management
practices, recycling recommendations and specific solutions.
Teachers: Plan a class trip to the County's
Recycling Center and learn what happens to Westchester's
glass, plastic, metal and paper.
Questions about
your trash or recycling pick-up? Call your city,
town or village.
Visit
Earth-911 web site to obtain information on local
recycling sites in Westchester County and how to recycle
and/or dispose of particular items.
Become a Westchester
Wastewise School.
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