Westchester County Partners With Helpsy To Expand The County’s Textile Recycling Program

Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities’ (DEF) Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), in partnership with HELPSY, increases capacity to recycle a wide-range of textiles

 In December 2021, Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) partnered with HELPSY, a Certified B Corporation with warehouse space in White Plains, to expand the County’s existing textile program at the Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) in Valhalla. 

In addition to clothing, the expanded textile recycling program now provides residents the opportunity to recycle shoes, sneakers, slippers, boots, backpacks, purses, duffle bags, gloves, sheets, towels, blankets, curtains, leather, throw rugs, pet clothing, and more. The items can be in any condition (torn, worn, stained, broken zippers, etc.) as long as they are clean, dry, and odorless. A full list of accepted items can be found online at: https://environment.westchestergov.com/residents/recycling-guidelines/textiles

County Executive George Latimer said: “Our household recycling program is a massive success, both at our H-MRF and at our public events. With this partnership, the expansion of this program will prove an ever greater win for Westchester residents. I commend the work of our Department of Environmental Facilities and their continual innovative advancements.”

Residents can dispose of their textiles and other hard-to-get-rid-of household waste by making a convenient appointment with the County’s Household-Material Recycling Facility (H-MRF), 15 Woods Road, Valhalla.  The H-MRF is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only. For more information about the H-MRF, or to make an appointment today, visit https://environment.westchestergov.com/facilities/h-mrf or call (914) 813-5425.

DEF Commissioner Vincent Kopicki P.E. said: “With the assistance of HELPSY, our expansion of accepted textile items at our Household Hazardous Material Recovery Facility will advance an already existing popular program by providing greater opportunities for our Department to advance the County’s green initiatives.”

For more information on Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities’ initiatives visit https://environment.westchestergov.com or call the Recycling Helpline at (914) 813-5425.

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