#1 - Reuse
1) Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts the following large appliances as long as they are less than 10 years old, clean and in proven working condition: washers, dryers, refrigerators, gas and electric stoves, dishwashers, range hoods and microwaves. Visit their website or call (315) 475-9172 for more information.
2) Small household appliances in good working condition, such as can openers, toasters, blenders, coffee makers and electric knives, can be donated to the Salvation Army (315-445-0520) or Rescue Mission (315-453-7242).
3) Small household appliances that do or do not work may be accepted at Bruin Recycling in Liverpool; check their website or contact them in advance to confirm they will take your item.
4) OCRRA’s Reuse link area lists free online exchange websites you can take advantage of easily.
#2 - Dispose
Large household appliances, such as microwaves, refrigerators and dishwashers, can be accepted at OCRRA’s Rock Cut Road Drop-Off Site.
Small household appliances, such as can openers, toasters and blenders can be disposed of with household trash. They do NOT belong in your recycling bin.
However, metal is recovered from trash at the Waste-to-Energy Facility in Jamesville, so it can be recycled. You can watch a video about the entire process on our waste-to-energy page.
