Recycling drop-off center

Yonkers Recycling Center

735 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, NY 10710

Check before you go

Official sources disagree on these details. We show what each source says; confirm with the operator before you go.

The Garbage & Recycling page says tires and car batteries are strictly prohibited at the Recycling Center. (City of Yonkers: Garbage & Recycling (opens in new tab))
City residents may dispose of tires, excluding rims, at the Recycling Center for $8 per tire. (City of Yonkers: Recycling Center (opens in new tab))
The A to Z guide lists car tires as accepted at the Recycling Center for $5.00 per tire, no rims. (City of Yonkers: A to Z Recycling and Refuse Guide (PDF) (opens in new tab))

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator: City of Yonkers Department of Public Works
Hours: Monday-Saturday 7:30 am-4:15 pm (closed holidays)
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Yonkers only. Businesses: not accepted.
Phone: 914-377-6752

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Yonkers residents of buildings with six families or fewer; non-commercial vehicles only, two loads a week, one per day.

Televisions

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Yonkers residents of buildings with six families or fewer; non-commercial vehicles only, two loads a week, one per day.

Computers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Yonkers residents of buildings with six families or fewer; non-commercial vehicles only, two loads a week, one per day.

Paint

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)

Yonkers residents only (license and registration address must match); one visit a day, two days a week, up to five gallons per visit. No aerosols, leaking or unlabeled cans.
Preparation: Sealed original containers with the manufacturer label.
Limit: 5 gallons per visit

Tires

Accepted with conditionsFees apply

City residents; no rims. The city's pages disagree on the fee ($8 per tire on the Recycling Center page, $5.00 in the A to Z guide) and one page lists tires as prohibited, so call 914-377-6752 first.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Standard household batteries only; car batteries go back to a retailer.

Mattresses

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Yonkers residents of buildings with six families or fewer; non-commercial vehicles only, two loads a week, one per day.

Box springs

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Yonkers residents of buildings with six families or fewer; non-commercial vehicles only, two loads a week, one per day.

Couches

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Yonkers residents of buildings with six families or fewer; non-commercial vehicles only, two loads a week, one per day.

Furniture

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Yonkers residents of buildings with six families or fewer; non-commercial vehicles only, two loads a week, one per day.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Yonkers residents of buildings with six families or fewer; non-commercial vehicles only, two loads a week, one per day.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Yonkers residents of buildings with six families or fewer; non-commercial vehicles only, two loads a week, one per day.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Yonkers residents of buildings with six families or fewer; non-commercial vehicles only, two loads a week, one per day.
Preparation: Separate cardboard from other recyclables; flatten boxes.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Yonkers: Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Yonkers
- The Yonkers Recycling Center is at 735 Saw Mill River Road, phone 914-377-6752, open Monday to Saturday 7:30 am to 4:15 pm (closed holidays). Checked October 26, 2026.
- City residents may bring two loads a week (one per day) in a noncommercial vehicle; use is limited to buildings of six families and under, with no apartment building addresses, commercial or rented vehicles. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Use is restricted to buildings of six families and under. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City residents may dispose of tires, excluding rims, at the Recycling Center for $8 per tire. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
- Recyclables must be separated by category (metal, bottles, cans, cardboard and paper) into the designated containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Recycling Center page says to recycle old electronic equipment there. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare lists Yonkers Recycling Center at 735 Saw Mill River Rd, Yonkers 10710 as a paint drop-off site (Households Only (No Businesses) in Yonkers). Checked October 26, 2026.
Westchester County: E-Waste: Electronics, Monitors, TVs (opens in new tab) · Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities
- Westchester County lists the Yonkers e-waste drop-off at 735 Saw Mill River Rd, Yonkers, NY 10710 (list current through 2024). Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Yonkers: Garbage & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Yonkers
- The Recycling Center accepts metal and non-metal bulk items, household recyclables, empty propane tanks, electronics, fluorescent bulbs and Styrofoam; tires and car batteries are listed as prohibited on this page. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Garbage & Recycling page says tires and car batteries are strictly prohibited at the Recycling Center. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
City of Yonkers: A to Z Recycling and Refuse Guide (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Yonkers
- The A to Z guide lists car tires as accepted at the Recycling Center for $5.00 per tire, no rims. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
- The A to Z guide says to drop TVs off at the Recycling Center or call the Mayor's Help Line for a home pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The A to Z guide lists computers and monitors for drop-off at the Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The A to Z guide lists standard batteries (not car batteries) for drop-off at the Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Car batteries are not permitted; recycle them with a retailer. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses go curbside on the second pickup of the week (except holiday weeks) or to the Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Box springs go curbside on the second pickup of the week (except holiday weeks) or to the Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Sofas go curbside on the second pickup of the week (except holiday weeks) or to the Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tables and non-metal chairs go curbside on the second pickup of the week (except holiday weeks) or to the Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Non-metal chairs go curbside on the second pickup of the week or to the Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Washers can be dropped off at the Recycling Center or picked up at home through the Mayor's Help Line. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Dryers can be dropped off at the Recycling Center or picked up at home through the Mayor's Help Line. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metal bulk items can be dropped off at the Recycling Center or picked up at home through the Mayor's Help Line. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cardboard goes in paper recycling, flattened and untied. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Yonkers: PaintCare Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · City of Yonkers
- Paint drop-off at the Recycling Center is for Yonkers residents whose license and car registration addresses match; one visit per day, two days per week, five gallons per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DPW accepts leftover paint at the Yonkers Recycling Center in partnership with PaintCare. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Paint cans must be in sealed, original containers with original manufacturer labels. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare: New York (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
- There is no charge to drop off paint at a PaintCare site. Checked October 26, 2026.

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