Recycling is the law in Westchester and residents have recognized its importance. The next Household Recycling Day event is in Yonkers September 12. Check the schedule for other HRD, shredder and e-waste events, dates, locations and directions.

If you plan on discarding unwanted air conditioners and empty barbecue tanks, we'll take them. Also now accepted are:

• Washers
• Dryers
• Stoves
• Refrigerators
• 5-, 10- and 20-pound barbecue propane tanks as well as all types of batteries, including vehicle and non-rechargeable batteries

Household Recycling Day (HRD) events provide both E-Waste and Mobile Shredder services as well as collection of many recyclable materials not normally collected curbside. You can now bring expired medications and plastic bags to HRD events. Besides electronic items, plastic bags can also be brought to E-Waste Days. These free services are available on a year-long schedule and are open to Westchester residents only.

The Mobile Shredder serves a dual purpose: It condenses the tonnage of paper being recycled and it helps protect residents from identity theft. Learn how to prepare paper for this free bulk shredding service. The service will be provided rain or shine. Papers from businesses or commercial enterprises will not be accepted.

For more information on the proper disposal of special wastes, call 211, the county’s Recycling Help Line.