Zero Waste Day – Recycling Event this Saturday, November 3rd at Rye Playland
The Zero Waste Day Recycling Event at Rye Playland is this Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 9am until 3pm. Rain or shine.
You can drop off your unwanted household items for donation, and all sorts of toxic or bulky trash that is not accepted in regular curbside collection.
This is a great, safe, environmentally friendly way to clean out your basement or garage or various nasty chemicals, and also to donate unwanted furniture and other items. Participating organizations include Furniture Sharehouse, Habitat for Humanity, Linking Handlebars, and others.
Not sure what to unload? Check this web site.
“People are becoming more and more mindful of the importance of recycling,” says Sara Goddard, member of Rye City Council and a founding member of the Rye Sustainability Committee. “This day is a win-win: it gives them a chance to help the environment, support worthy causes, and give many of their household items a new lease on life.”
WHAT YOU CAN SAFELY THROW AWAY
Mobile Shredder
Up to four file-sized (10”x12”x15”) boxes of papers per household. Please remove large binder clips.
E-Waste & Electronics
Accepting computers, printers, TVs, VCRs, cameras, printers, speakers etc.
Items That Don't Qualify for Curbside Drop-off
Fire extinguishers, batteries, propane tanks, car tires (max. 4), expired/unused pharmaceuticals, PROPERLY LABELED household chemicals. Please check website for specifics.
WHAT YOU CAN DONATE
FURNITURE SHAREHOUSE is looking for gently-used furniture such as sofas, armchairs, tables, dressers, lamps, etc. Please check www.furnituresharehouse.org for exact guidelines.
THE GUIDANCE CENTER OF WESTCHESTER is looking for gently-used dorm room essentials and new school supplies.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY will accept your new or gently-used building materials such as kitchen cabinets, light fixtures, flooring, fencing, hardware etc. Please check www.habitat.org for details.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER is looking for towels, sheets, old linens (no pillows or rags), and cleaning supplies. They will also accept nice items and knick-knacks for their thrift store.
LINKING HANDLEBARS will accept gently-used bicyles, but NOT: old-fashioned 10-speeds, scooters, razors, tricycles, trailer bikes, baby seats, or helmets.
OPERATION PROM is looking for tuxedos and prom dresses (free of excessive stains/damage), evening jewelry, evening bags. NO SHOES!