Trending...
- New Nonprofit Assumes Operations of MarketLink and Novo Dia Group Technology
- TCB Capital Advisors Congratulates Altoida & Gregor Diagnostics on 2024 Merit Awards Recognition
- New Rochelle: NR Youth Council Beyond High School: Skills for Success Workshop
~ Westchester County is gearing up for its final Household Recycling Day (HRD) events of 2024, providing residents with the opportunity to safely dispose of their household wastes. The events will take place on Saturday, November 2 at Playland Park in Rye and Saturday, November 9 at Westchester Community College in Valhalla.
The Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) will be overseeing the events, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents are encouraged to bring items such as household chemicals, electronics, appliances, and tires for proper disposal. They can also bring documents for shredding and expired or unwanted medications for safe disposal.
According to DEF, the following items will be accepted at the HRD events: properly labeled household chemicals such as cleaning products, automotive fluids (excluding motor oil), flammable liquids, polishes and waxes, fertilizers and pesticides, batteries (vehicle, rechargeable or button cell), textiles including footwear and clothing, latex and oil-based paint and wood stains, fluorescent light bulbs and CFLs, fire extinguishers, BBQ propane tanks (up to 20 lbs.), mercury-containing devices like thermometers and thermostats, electronic waste such as TVs and computer monitors/towers.
More on Nyenta.com
Residents are reminded that non-rechargeable alkaline and carbon zinc batteries can be safely discarded in the trash and should not be brought to the HRD events. Other items that will not be accepted include motor oil, smoke detectors, cell phones, explosives (flares, fireworks or ammunition), construction debris and hypodermic needles. Additionally, waste from businesses or institutions will not be accepted.
To avoid long wait times at the HRD events, residents can make an appointment at the County's Household-Material Recycling Facility (H-MRF) located at 15 Woods Road in Valhalla. The H-MRF is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and accepts the same items as the HRD events. Appointments can be made by visiting the County's website or calling the Recycling Helpline.
For more information on what items are accepted at the HRD events, residents can visit www.westchestergov.com/recycling or call the Recycling Helpline at (914) 813-5425. They can also make an appointment at the H-MRF by visiting https://environment.westchestergov.com/faciliti... or calling (914) 813-5425.
In addition to these events, Westchester County offers various environmental programs and events throughout the year. Residents can stay updated by following DEF on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WestchesterCountyDEF.
With these final HRD events of 2024, Westchester County is providing its residents with a convenient and safe way to dispose of their household wastes, promoting a cleaner and healthier community for all.
The Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) will be overseeing the events, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents are encouraged to bring items such as household chemicals, electronics, appliances, and tires for proper disposal. They can also bring documents for shredding and expired or unwanted medications for safe disposal.
According to DEF, the following items will be accepted at the HRD events: properly labeled household chemicals such as cleaning products, automotive fluids (excluding motor oil), flammable liquids, polishes and waxes, fertilizers and pesticides, batteries (vehicle, rechargeable or button cell), textiles including footwear and clothing, latex and oil-based paint and wood stains, fluorescent light bulbs and CFLs, fire extinguishers, BBQ propane tanks (up to 20 lbs.), mercury-containing devices like thermometers and thermostats, electronic waste such as TVs and computer monitors/towers.
More on Nyenta.com
- Is Airbnb Profitable in Your Area? Do This Trick Before You Do Airbnb Arbitrage!
- New Rochelle: High Fire Danger Alert/ Drought Watch in effect for Westchester County
- Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC Announces Capped Cash Tender Offer for 3.743% Senior Notes due 2026
- New Rochelle: Suspect Arrested in Connection to Sexual Assault of 13-Year-Old Girl
- California Employment and Class Action Attorney Ian Silvers Named Partner at Bisnar Chase
Residents are reminded that non-rechargeable alkaline and carbon zinc batteries can be safely discarded in the trash and should not be brought to the HRD events. Other items that will not be accepted include motor oil, smoke detectors, cell phones, explosives (flares, fireworks or ammunition), construction debris and hypodermic needles. Additionally, waste from businesses or institutions will not be accepted.
To avoid long wait times at the HRD events, residents can make an appointment at the County's Household-Material Recycling Facility (H-MRF) located at 15 Woods Road in Valhalla. The H-MRF is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and accepts the same items as the HRD events. Appointments can be made by visiting the County's website or calling the Recycling Helpline.
For more information on what items are accepted at the HRD events, residents can visit www.westchestergov.com/recycling or call the Recycling Helpline at (914) 813-5425. They can also make an appointment at the H-MRF by visiting https://environment.westchestergov.com/faciliti... or calling (914) 813-5425.
In addition to these events, Westchester County offers various environmental programs and events throughout the year. Residents can stay updated by following DEF on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WestchesterCountyDEF.
With these final HRD events of 2024, Westchester County is providing its residents with a convenient and safe way to dispose of their household wastes, promoting a cleaner and healthier community for all.
0 Comments
Latest on Nyenta.com
- Gerreld Cheam Releases New Self-Help Book - Knock! Knock! Are You Mr. Success?
- USPTO Patent issued to ZMBIZI for "Context-Aware Reward Technology for Mobile App Ecosystems"
- Greenville Real Estate Agent Drastically Increases Interest In Homes
- Sabre Corporation Announces Exchange Offers by Sabre GLBL Inc. for Certain Senior Secured Debt Securities
- Fortune Adds Prestigious, Dynamic Speakers to Global Forum Agenda
- Homechow Teams Up with AF Distribution to Launch 50 Gourmet Meal Kiosks Across New Jersey
- Bigfella Auto Express Launches: Expanding the Bigfella Brand into Auto Transport with a Vision for Innovation and Growth
- New Rochelle: NR Youth Bureau launches Club G.A.M.E
- New Rochelle: Annual Turkey Giveaway
- ASI Celebrates 26th Annual iNNOVATIONS Conference Across Three Regions, Honors Award Winners for Excellence
- Hery Acosta Releases New Memoir - Eddie in the Rough
- The Royalty Network Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Business and Excellence
- J.S. Held Digital, Data & Technology Experts Address Evolving Business Risks & Opportunities
- Neoware appoints Suresh Sundaram as Strategic Advisor
- Electric Vehicle Industry Grows Despite Challenges: A Promising Future Ahead
- Prestigious Script Recognition for Theodore's Journey
- IPC and LeapXpert Partner for Federated Messaging Governance and Compliance
- Dave Alexander Center for Social Capital Announces Ten Core Principles of Social Capital Leaders
- Connecticut Valley Homes Receives Honorable Mention for the Charlestown Contemporary Farmhouse
- New Rochelle: Burglary Suspect Apprehended Following Attempted Break-In