Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) will be conducting two Household Recycling Day (HRD) events this spring in Yorktown and Yonkers. The upcoming events will be the first two HRD events of 2026, giving residents across the County an opportunity to conveniently and safely dispose of their household waste.
The Household Recycling Day (HRD) events will take place on:
· Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown
· Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sprain Ridge Park, 149 Jackson Avenue, Yonkers
Due to the popularity of these events, residents may experience extended wait times. Those who wish to avoid long lines or cannot attend are encouraged to schedule an appointment at the County’s Household Material Recovery Facility, located at 15 Woods Road on the Grasslands Campus in Valhalla. The facility accepts the same items as the events and is open year-round, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Residents can schedule an appointment or learn more at [Environment.WestchesterCountyNY.gov/facilities/h-mrf]Environment.WestchesterCountyNY.gov/facilities/h-mrf or by calling the Recycling Helpline at (914) 813-5425.
At the events, residents can dispose of properly labeled household chemicals, tires, scrap metal, electronics, appliances and other household materials. Document shredding and safe disposal of expired or unwanted medications will also be available. Residents should place items in their trunks or back seats and remain in their vehicles while staff unloads materials in the designated drop-off area.
Generally, the following items are accepted for safe disposal or recycling:
· Properly labelled household chemicals, such as:
o Household cleaning products
o Most automotive fluids (antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, but not motor oil)
o Flammable liquids (kerosene, butane, lighter fluid, turpentine)
o Metal, jewelry, and furniture polishes and waxes; wood preservatives
o Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides
o Photographic and swimming pool chemicals
· Batteries – only vehicle, rechargeable, or button cell
· Textiles- footwear, clothing, linens, leather, and handbags
· Latex and oil-based Paint, wood stains
· Fluorescent light bulbs & CFLs
· Fire extinguishers
· BBQ propane tanks (up to 20 lbs.)
· Mercury containing devices (thermometers and thermostats)
· Electronic waste (TVs, computer monitors, and towers)
· Expired or unwanted medications, both OTC and prescription
· Personal documents for shredding (limit of four (4) file-size boxes per household)
· Tires (with or without rims) up to four per household
Items not accepted include non-rechargeable alkaline and carbon-zinc batteries, motor oil, smoke detectors, cell phones, explosives, including flares, fireworks and ammunition, construction debris and hypodermic needles. Waste from businesses, schools and institutions will not be accepted.
For more information on what to bring to this event, visit Environment.WestchesterCountyNY.gov or call the Recycling Helpline: (914) 813-5425. Residents can also follow the Department of Environmental Facilities on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WestchesterCountyDEF for updates on programs and events.
