Mandatory source separation countywide under Laws of Westchester County Ch. 825. Residents must separate paper, metal/glass/plastic containers, corrugated cardboard, and yard waste from trash. Fines 25-250 dollars per violation.
Chapter 825 (Solid Waste Management) adopted 1992 requires separation of designated recyclables at point of generation. Covered materials: newspaper, magazines, mixed paper, cardboard, glass bottles, metal cans, rigid plastics #1-#7, yard waste. E-waste banned from trash under NY State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act.
First offense: 25 dollars. Subsequent: up to 250 dollars. Commercial haulers face license suspension.
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