DEF, in partnership with HELPSY, further expanded the County's Textile Program to provide curbside textile services to all residents. This service enables residents to schedule free pickup appointments on designated service days and it’s all aimed at encouraging residents to contribute to a greener future by responsibly disposing of their clothes, shoes, towels, rugs, and other textile materials. Contact your local municipality about joining the program. To date, the following municipalities have joined the program and now offer curbside collections to residents:
Curbside Collections: Residents of the following municipalities can schedule home pickups by visiting: https://www.helpsy.com/pickup.
- Ardsley
- Briarcliff
- Bronxville
- Cortlandt
- Croton on Hudson
- Dobbs Ferry
- Elmsford
- Hastings
- Irvington
- Mamaroneck Town
- New Rochelle
- Rye Brook
- Scarsdale
- Sleepy Hollow
- White Plains
- Yonkers
Drop-off Bin Only
- The Town of Lewisboro offers residents easy access to a drop-off bin located at 11 Main Street, South Salem, NY 10590
Additionally, Westchester County DEF, in collaboration with HELPSY, offers textile recycling collection at the H-MRF. Accepted materials include any type of material composed of natural or synthetic fibers such as products made from wool, silk, linen, cotton, polyester, leather, vinyl, hemp, and rayon. Please bag all textiles prior to drop-off.
Drop-offs must be scheduled by convenient appointment online, or by calling the Recycling HelpLine at (914) 813-5425. The Recycling HelpLine is available seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The following items can be dropped off at the H-MRF in any condition (torn, worn, stained, missing buttons, broken zippers, etc.) as long as they are clean, dry, and odorless.
Footwear (in pairs):
- Shoes
- Heels (wedges, pumps)
- Flats
- Sandals
- Flip Flops
- Boots (all varieties)
- Sneakers
- Cleats
- Slippers
Clothing:
- Tops (T-shirts, blouses, shirts, tank tops)
- Sweaters
- Sweatshirts
- Dresses
- Outerwear (coats, jackets, blazers)
- Bottoms (pants, slacks, jeans, sweatpants, skirts, shorts)
- Suits
- Socks
- Pajamas
- Intimates (slips, bras, underwear, socks)
- Baby Clothing
- Sports Jerseys
Accessories:
- Hats
- Bags (pocketbooks, backpacks, duffle bags, totes)
- Belts
- Gloves
- Ties
- Scarves
- Bathrobes
- Jewelry
Linens:
- Sheets/pillow cases
- Blankets
- Comforters
- Curtains/Drapes
- Aprons
- Dish cloths
- Cloth napkins
- Table linens
- Comforters
- Quilts