Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities

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DEF is responsible for planning, operating and maintaining solid waste facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, wastewater collection systems, drinking water treatment and distribution facilities in compliance with local, state and federal laws.

Our department will be hosting four free compost giveaway events this fall, allowing County residents to receive nutrien...
08/27/2026

Our department will be hosting four free compost giveaway events this fall, allowing County residents to receive nutrient-rich compost produced locally through the County’s CompostED Program.
Residents will also have the opportunity to purchase compost bins, rain barrels, and related accessories at reduced prices during the Sept. 30 event.

Upcoming Event Schedule:
• Wednesday, Sept. 16 – Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson | 4 to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 22 – Sprout Brook DEF Facility, Cortlandt | 4 to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Household Material Recovery Facility, Valhalla | 4 to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 3 – Harrison Train Station, Harrison | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Residents interested in purchasing compost bins or rain barrels must place their orders in advance and pick them up on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Household Material Recovery Facility in Valhalla.

Due to limited quantities, registration is required for all events. For more information and to register, visit https://ow.ly/Rp3g50ZyHgb

08/27/2026

The Westchester County Department of Planning has launched the Improving Transportation for the Aging Population (ITAP) study. Through this study, the County is taking a comprehensive look at how older adults travel today, what transportation and mobility services are available throughout Westchester, and where gaps or barriers may exist.

As part of the ITAP study, Planning has published an online transportation survey seeking responses about older adults transportation uses: where do you go, what works well, and, importantly, where transportation challenges may prevent them from making trips. The ITAP survey will be open to the public until Monday, October 5 2026. Please complete the survey if it pertains to you, or share with someone you know: https://form.jotform.com/262155728730055

Thank you, everyone, for stopping by our table this past weekend at Muscoot Farm Farmer's Market. We’ll be back next mon...
08/24/2026

Thank you, everyone, for stopping by our table this past weekend at Muscoot Farm Farmer's Market. We’ll be back next month on September 27th, and we hope to see you there.

Thank you to all those who stopped by our table at the TaSH Farmer's Market in Tarrytown on Saturday. We will be back on...
08/17/2026

Thank you to all those who stopped by our table at the TaSH Farmer's Market in Tarrytown on Saturday. We will be back on September 19th for the EcoFair @ TaSH Farmer's Market.

08/12/2026

The Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities will host four free compost giveaway events this fall, allowing County residents to receive nutrient-rich compost produced locally through the County’s CompostED Program.

Residents will also have the opportunity to purchase compost bins, rain barrels and related accessories at reduced prices during the Sept. 30 event.

Upcoming Event Schedule:
• Wednesday, Sept. 16 – Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson | 4 to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 22 – Sprout Brook DEF Facility, Cortlandt | 4 to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Household Material Recovery Facility, Valhalla | 4 to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 3 – Harrison Train Station, Harrison | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Residents interested in purchasing compost bins or rain barrels must place their orders in advance and pick them up on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Household Material Recovery Facility in Valhalla.

Due to limited quantities, registration is required for all events. For more information and to register, visit https://ow.ly/Rp3g50ZyHgb

07/29/2026

Westchester County is partnering with Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) to encourage residents to participate in a new countywide recycling survey aimed at improving awareness and use of the Westchester County Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) and identifying opportunities to strengthen recycling services across the County.

Developed as part of a student-led sustainability initiative, the brief online survey gathers feedback on residents’ recycling habits, familiarity with the H-MRF and ideas for improving access to recycling resources. The survey takes less than two minutes to complete and will help inform future outreach, education and sustainability efforts throughout Westchester County.

The survey is anonymous and open to all Westchester County residents. Questions focus on awareness of the Household Material Recovery Facility, past use of its services and suggestions for improving recycling throughout the County. Responses will help guide future education initiatives and identify ways to make recycling programs more accessible and effective. Residents are encouraged to complete the survey online and share it with friends, family and neighbors.

To take the survey, visit: westchestercountyny.gov/waste-management

Address

270 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY
10801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19148135425

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