Westchester County Household Material Recovery Facility

Compost / yard waste site in Valhalla, Westchester County, New York

Type: Compost / yard waste site
Address: Grasslands Campus 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
County: Westchester County
Operated by: County
Waste types in state record: Leaves, Source Separated Organic Waste (SSOW), Wood/Brush

Hours, fees and rules

Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., by appointment only. Closed federal holidays. Reserve up to two weeks ahead (HelpLine (914) 813-5425 or online calendar).
Fees: Free for most Westchester residents. Residents of Somers, North Salem, Lewisboro, Pound Ridge, Bedford, North Castle and New Castle may pay fees (e.g. hazardous/misc. waste $0.75/lb, car tires $5 each, minimum $5 per appointment).
Who may use it: Westchester County residents with a current government-issued photo ID. Qualifying small businesses/institutions (CESQG) may use it on the first Thursday of each month.
Accepted: Household hazardous waste, automotive fluids (not motor oil), electronics, fluorescent bulbs, paint, pesticides, rechargeable batteries, refrigerant appliances, textiles, up to four car tires per household, paper shredding, cooking oil, unused pharmaceuticals (certain dates).
Not accepted: Asbestos, construction and demolition debris, curbside recyclables, e-bike/EV/hybrid batteries, explosives, motor oil, alkaline batteries, medical waste and sharps, solar panels, large rugs, toilets and sinks. (The page lists propane tanks inconsistently; ask before bringing one.)

From the official page, checked 2026-11-03. Hours and fees change: call before you go.