The Bethlehem Central School District’s Green Team will again partner with the Town of Bethlehem, Delmar Farmers Market and Grassroot Givers for the 12th annual America Recycles Day. The community recycling event will take place at Bethlehem Central Middle School at 332 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054. The event will be held on Saturday, November 14.
When
Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Arrive no later than 12:45 p.m.)
Where
Where: Bethlehem Central Middle School, 332 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar
Sponsored by
- Bethlehem Central School District Green Team
- Delmar Farmers Market
- Grassroot Givers
What to bring
The event will offer several opportunities to reuse and recycle household items:
1. CLOTHING AND TEXTILES for reuse and recycling
- All types of clothing
- Household textiles, including sheets, blankets, towels and curtains
- Stuffed animals
- Belts, hats, gloves, purses, bags, backpacks and footwear
- Items must be clean and dry. Worn, torn, stained or slightly damaged items are accepted.
- Do NOT bring mattresses, rugs, pillows, loose foam stuffing, fabric, toys or household goods. Wet, mildewed, smelly or oil-, paint- or hazardous-material-contaminated items are also prohibited.
2. PAPER for shredding and recycling (for residents only)
- Secure shredding is limited to Town of Bethlehem residents and BCSD taxpayers with identification.
- Limit of three medium-sized boxes (copy-paper box size) per household.
3. BOOKS for reuse and recycling
- Grassroot Givers will collect books for reuse or recycling.
- Sort books into boxes labeled “Donate” (gently used or newer books, especially children’s books) or “Recycle” (books in poor condition or obsolete books, such as textbooks and encyclopedias).
- Monetary donations to Grassroot Givers are welcome.
4. Bicycle reuse
- Children’s and adult bicycles and training wheels will be collected for donation to Troy Bike Rescue.
- Bikes in good, rideable condition or needing minor repairs are accepted.
- No tricycles, scooters, strollers or kiddie cars.
Items not accepted
For clothing and textile recycling, do not bring mattresses, rugs, pillows, loose foam stuffing, fabric, toys or household goods. Wet, mildewed, smelly or oil-, paint- or hazardous-material-contaminated items are also prohibited.
Senior transportation assistance
Bethlehem Senior Transportation may provide home pickup of documents for shredding for residents over age 60. Advance arrangements are required.
Call: 518-439-4955, ext. 1176.