Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities

06/08/2026

Thank you to all those who stopped by our table Saturday at the 2026 Goatsfest!

06/04/2026

Upcoming Mobile Shredder Events for June!

Visit our website or call the Recycling HelpLine at (914) 813-5425 for more information.

https://environment.westchestercountyny.gov/recycling/mobile-shredder-events

06/03/2026

Want to learn more about the science and benefits of composting?

Schedule a tour of our CompostED facility in Valhalla by emailing [email protected]

06/03/2026

If you are a Westchester County resident and need to dispose of household hazardous waste, visit the H-MRF. For more information about the H-MRF and to make an appointment, visit: https://environment.westchestercountyny.gov/facilities/h-mrf

There are convenient drive thrus for everything from coffee & food to ATMs. But did you know we also have a drive thru for household material waste here in Westchester?? It’s called the Household Material Recovery Facility (or H-MRF pronounced “h-murph” for short) and its located at 15 Woods Road in Valhalla. Oh and did we mention it’s FREE for Harrison residents?!? 😎

The H-MRF accepts a wide-range of household hazardous waste including the following (see full list online):
✅ Automotive fluids
✅ Car tires (with or without rims)
✅ Electronic waste (e.g. computers & TVs)
✅ Light Bulbs (Fluorescent, CFLs & LEDs
✅ Kerosene and other flammable liquids
✅ Paint & Wood Stains
✅ Rechargeable batteries
✅ Refrigerant-containing household appliances (e.g. air conditioners & dehumidifiers)
✅ Cooking fats, oils and grease

Residents can reserve a time slot for appointments (Tuesday-Saturday; 10am-3pm) up to two weeks in advance by calling the Recycling HelpLine at (914) 813-5425 or booking online here:
https://hmrf-reservations.westchestergov.com/hmrf-reservations/public/reservation

On the day of your appointment, safely pack your items in the trunk of your car and drive to the H-MRF in Valhalla. Be sure to bring your driver’s license for proof of residency. Once there, employees will unload your hazardous waste so you can quickly be on your way. 🚗

05/27/2026

Repair Cafe - Hudson Valley is a free community event where you bring your broken but beloved items, and volunteer repair coaches help you fix them! Repair Cafe will be hosting events on the following dates and times in both Westchester and Putnam Counties. For more information about sign-ups, visit: https://www.repaircafehv.org/calendar

05/22/2026

This week we’re talking trash – and recycling – in our latest Westchester, Explained podcast episode.

Listen now as we break down how Westchester became one of the top recycling counties in New York State, why our recycling program is diverting thousands of tons of waste from landfills every year and how we plan to lead the way toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Visit westchestercountyny.gov/podcast or find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

05/21/2026

Thank you to all those who stopped by our table Saturday at the White Plains Sustainability Event and Sunday at the Hastings Spring Thing!

05/11/2026

Want to learn more about the recycling process? Check out our MRF video!
https://youtu.be/xgyspK451GU?si=HHFDXsl8JGIy6JbH

If you, your school, or organization is interested in visiting the Material Recovery Facility, reach out to [email protected]

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05/04/2026

Thank you to all those who stopped by our table Saturday at the Croton Earth Day Celebration!

04/30/2026

As Earth Month comes to an end, we want to thank everyone for following along with the Recycling Chronicles Series. We hope you learned new recycling tips and had some of your questions answered.

For future questions, email us or call the Recycling HelpLine at 914-813-5425. Our website is also a great resource to utilize: environment.westchestercountyny.gov/