FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Caroline Rothaug
caroline@sustainablesaratoga.org
https://sustainablesaratoga.org/
10 Years of Zero Waste: Sustainable Saratoga’s Recycles Day Returns October 31!
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY, October 20, 2026— Clear out the clutter and support sustainable practices! Sustainable Saratoga is thrilled to host its milestone 10th annual Saratoga Recycles Day on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the SPAC overflow parking lot (west side of Route 50). Sponsored by Adirondack Trust Company, this volunteer-powered event has kept tons of reusable goods out of local landfills by giving them a second life.
What You Can Bring
- Electronics & Appliances: TVs ($20 fee, limit 2), monitors, computers, printers, A/V gear, and appliances with refrigerants via Capital Region Electronics Recycling.
- Mattresses & Box Springs: New for 2026! Recycled via Casella for a $53 fee per piece.
- Books & Media: Gently used books, textbooks, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and games for Saratoga Children’s Literacy League & Bulk Book Warehouse.
- Clothing & Textiles: Clothes, shoes, coats, linens, and towels in any condition via American Clothing Recycling Company.
- Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids: For the Saratoga Lions Club (no cases).
- Cell Phones: Any condition, with chargers, for Wellspring.
- Adult Bicycles: Adult bikes and 20”/24” mountain bikes for Bikeatoga.
Quick Details
- When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: SPAC Overflow Parking Lot (Route 50 west side)
- Cost: $5 per vehicle (Venmo, cash or check to Sustainable Saratoga). Extra fees apply for TVs ($20 each, limit 2) and mattresses ($53 each, payable to Casella)
(Note: NO Scrap metal, small kitchen appliances, batteries, light bulbs, and hazardous materials. These CANNOT be accepted.)
Head over to Sustainable Saratoga for all the details.
ABOUT SUSTAINABLE SARATOGA
Sustainable Saratoga is a not-for-profit organization that promotes sustainable practices and the protection of natural resources, through education, advocacy and action, for the benefit of current and future generations in the Saratoga Springs area. Since 2008, Sustainable Saratoga has been a leader in promoting awareness of environmental issues and what we as a local community can do to minimize our ecological impact while maintaining a high quality of life.
