Recycling in Yonkers, NY

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Westchester County: Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) (opens in new tab) · Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities
  • The H-MRF accepts household hazardous waste and other special-handling items from Westchester County residents year-round. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The H-MRF is at 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The county asks residents to call the Recycling Helpline for information about fees, appointments and accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Visitors must show a current government-issued photo ID as proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The H-MRF accepts car tires, with or without rims, up to four per household. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The H-MRF accepts electronic waste such as computers, televisions and cell phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The H-MRF accepts oil- and latex-based paint, wood preservatives and stains. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The H-MRF accepts rechargeable batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Non-rechargeable alkaline and carbon-zinc batteries are not accepted (they go in the trash); e-bike, EV and hybrid batteries are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • E-bike, EV and hybrid batteries are not accepted at the H-MRF. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The H-MRF accepts refrigerant-containing household appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators and dehumidifiers. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Westchester County: Paint Recycling Information (opens in new tab) · Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities
  • Since May 3, 2022 the county has partnered with PaintCare; paints are accepted at the H-MRF in Valhalla and at Household Recycling Days in original containers of 5 gallons or less with the label and a secure lid. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint must be in its original container no larger than 5 gallons, with the printed label and a secure, non-leaking lid. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Westchester County: Household & Rechargeable Batteries (opens in new tab) · Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities
  • The county battery chart sends lead-acid car and truck batteries, lithium-ion and other rechargeable batteries to the H-MRF. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Westchester County: E-Waste: Electronics, Monitors, TVs (opens in new tab) · Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities
  • Westchester residents can book an H-MRF appointment online to drop off electronics; many municipalities also host e-waste pods. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 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.
• PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • PaintCare lists Westchester County Valhalla HMRF at 15 Woods Rd, Valhalla 10595 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in Westchester County). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 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.
  • PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 1025 Saw Mill River Rd, Yonkers 10710 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in New York). 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 of Yonkers: A to Z Recycling and Refuse Guide (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Yonkers
  • 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.
• City of Yonkers: Garbage & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Yonkers
  • Residents of private homes with six families or less can call the Mayor's Help Line (914-377-HELP) to schedule home pickup of metal bulk items including TVs, washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters, refrigerators, air conditioners, bed frames, metal shelving and bicycles. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Home pickup of metal bulk items is for residents of private homes with six families or less, through the Mayor's Help Line. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Yonkers: Sanitation Division (opens in new tab) · City of Yonkers
  • Bulk metal pickups are collected weekly by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Buildings over six units should ask their super, landlord or management company about bulk disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Sanitation Division collects non-metal bulk items weekly. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Westchester County: Refrigerators and Air Conditioners (opens in new tab) · Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities
  • Westchester County lists RB Scrap Iron & Metal, Inc. at 730 Saw Mill River Rd., ZIP 10710, among scrap metal recyclers that accept refrigerant-containing appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
• NYSDEC: Electronic Waste Recycling (opens in new tab) · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  • The NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (ECL Article 27, Title 26) requires manufacturers to provide free and convenient e-waste recycling to most consumers in the state. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Eligible for free recycling: individuals, businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees, nonprofits with fewer than 75, 501(c)(3)s, schools and government entities located in New York. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For-profit businesses with 50 or more full-time employees and nonprofits with 75 or more may be charged. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Under the Wireless Telephone Recycling Act, wireless service suppliers that sell phones must take up to 10 cell phones from anyone for free reuse and recycling, or provide free shipping to a recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.
• NYSDEC: Recycling Consumer Electronic Waste (opens in new tab) · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Manufacturers must take back their own brands free, or one piece of covered equipment from another manufacturer when the consumer buys the same type; DEC lists registered manufacturers and their take-back websites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DEC lists registered electronic equipment manufacturers with their brands, take-back websites and toll-free numbers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DEC publishes a county-sorted list of registered e-waste collection sites; call ahead because a site may not take your type or brand. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A collection site not affiliated with a manufacturer program may charge a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection may be at retail stores, nonprofits or municipal facilities, by prepaid mail-back, or at collection events; manufacturers need not have a site in every community. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Any consumer may be charged for premium services such as at-home collection, data wiping or refurbishment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered computers include desktops, laptops, all-in-ones, tablets, e-readers, notebooks and smart watches. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered computer peripherals include keyboards, mice, external hard drives, monitors over 4 inches and printers under 100 lb. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered small electronic equipment: cable/satellite receivers, converter boxes, DVD players, DVRs, game consoles, portable music players, projectors with DVD players and VCRs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Televisions with screens over 4 inches diagonally are covered, including accompanying cables and cords. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not covered: vehicles, cameras, radios, household appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, microwave ovens, ovens, dishwashers), telephones of any type, calculators, GPS units and others. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Telephones of any type are not covered electronic equipment under the Act. Checked October 26, 2026.
• NY Environmental Conservation Law 27-2605: Manufacturer responsibilities (e-waste) (opens in new tab) · New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
  • ECL 27-2605: manufacturers bear all program costs and may not charge consumers for collection and recycling (except business consumers and premium services). Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: New York (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • PaintCare New York drop-off sites are open to households, businesses, government agencies and others with leftover paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is no charge to drop off paint at a PaintCare site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For 100+ gallons, PaintCare offers a free large volume pickup service. Checked October 26, 2026.
• NYSDEC: Postconsumer Paint Collection Program (opens in new tab) · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  • The program covers interior and exterior architectural coatings in containers of five gallons or less: latex or oil-based house paint and primers, stains, deck and concrete sealers and clear finishes. Checked October 26, 2026.
• NYSDEC: Rechargeable Battery Recycling (opens in new tab) · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Retailers that sell rechargeable batteries or products containing them must accept used rechargeable batteries from New York consumers for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Retailers must accept up to 10 rechargeable batteries per day from anyone during normal business hours, whether or not they buy replacements, or as many as the consumer bought there. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered: nickel-cadmium, sealed lead, lithium ion, nickel metal hydride and other rechargeable dry cells, battery packs, and e-scooter and e-bike batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not covered: batteries of 50 lb or more, vehicle power batteries (car, boat, golf cart, wheelchair), solar/wind storage batteries, built-in memory backup batteries and single-use alkaline batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Non-rechargeable single-use batteries such as common alkaline batteries are not covered by the law. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • E-scooter and e-bike batteries are now covered, with certain retailers accepting them voluntarily; DEC expects more return options, including for damaged ones, by the end of 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
• The Battery Network: New York (opens in new tab) · The Battery Network (Call2Recycle)
  • The Battery Network is currently the state-approved stewardship program for rechargeable batteries in New York, with a network of drop-off locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For damaged or defective batteries (swollen, leaking, cracked), residents can contact a New York retailer participating in The Battery Network program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tape battery terminals or bag batteries before dropping them off. Checked October 26, 2026.
• NY Environmental Conservation Law 27-1701: Lead-acid battery recycling (opens in new tab) · New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
  • For this law, a lead-acid battery is any battery of six or more volts containing lead and sulfuric acid used to power a vehicle (cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles, lawn and garden equipment). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ECL 27-1701(4): every retailer must accept up to two used lead-acid batteries per calendar month from any individual at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
• NYSDEC: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab) · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Buyers of a new lead-acid battery who don't return a used one pay a $5 return incentive payment, refunded if a used battery is returned within 30 days. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Retailers and distributors that sell lead-acid batteries must accept, free of charge, up to two used batteries per month from any individual, whether or not they buy a new one. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Battery retailers must post a sign that state law requires them to accept vehicle batteries free of charge for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• NYSDEC: Waste Tires (opens in new tab) · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Tire service centers must accept used tires from customers of about the same size and in the same number as the new tires bought or installed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A $2.50 waste tire management and recycling fee applies to each new tire sold, including tires on new vehicles, collected by the tire service at sale. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tire service centers may also charge up to $2.50 per tire as a separate fee for their own recycling costs; signs must say whether it is separate or included in the tire price. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The fee and mandatory acceptance provisions have been extended several times and currently run until December 31, 2027. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Complaints about a tire seller refusing waste tires or about recycling fees go to the New York State Attorney General's office. Checked October 26, 2026.
• NY Environmental Conservation Law 27-1905: Mandatory tire acceptance; notices (opens in new tab) · New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
  • ECL 27-1905: until December 31, 2027, a tire service with a physical New York location must accept waste tires of about the same size, equal in number to the new tires bought or installed. Checked October 26, 2026.

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