Residents and
business owners who don’t sort paper, plastic and other recyclables better start now unless they have a high tolerance for smelly trash.
Westchester County has stepped up enforcement of its 1992 mandatory recycling law requiring all municipalities to separate the waste generated within their communities. As of now, recyclables that are not properly separated will not get picked up by municipal sanitation departments or private haulers.
Read the
Quick Recycling Guide to learn how to separate recyclables for curbside collection. The guide is available in
Spanish too. Besides curbside recycling of paper, glass, metal and plastic, you can bring other items for disposal at free
county-organized recycling events. There are also many programs and services available at no charge for
schools.
And, don't forget you can recycle yard waste and kitchen scraps by using your own compost bin. Bins will be available for sale at discount prices at our yearly
Compost Bin Sale Day on Saturday, May 17 in White Plains. Remember to
reserve your bin in advance.
Please note that Westchester County will not be requiring residents to use clear plastic bags as part of new recycling rules. It will be up to the municipality or the private hauler to determine if clear plastic bags will be required.