Other Household Items

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Learn the Do's and Don'ts of recycling with information on how to recycle glass, metals, newspapers, plastics, etc. English, Spanish and Chinese versions are available.

Fluorescent Bulbs

Westchester County residents are encouraged to keep fluorescent bulbs generated from homes out of the waste stream by participating in Household Chemical Clean-Up Days.

Toner Cartridges

When you've finished up your printer or copier toner cartride, don't toss it in the trash. Recyle it.

Household Batteries

Disposal and recycling instructions for household batteries apply to household generated waste only. Businesses and institutions must comply with Federal and State hazardous waste regulations.

Paint Can Disposal

Disposal and recycling instructions for paint cans apply to household generated waste only. Businesses and institutions must comply with Federal and State hazardous waste regulations.

Hypodermic Needles

Currently no state laws prohibit the disposal of needles and other household sharps in the trash. Most municipalities allow it providing the sharps are safely packaged. Preferably household sharps should be dropped off at the nearest hospital or nursing home. The Sharps Smarts brochure contains a list of drop-off sites, hours of operation and contact numbers.

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