The Bethlehem Central School District’s Green Team will again partner with the Town of Bethlehem, Delmar Farmers Market and Grassroot Givers for the 11th 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 15.
When
Saturday, November 15, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Please arrive no later than 12:45 p.m.)
Where
Bethlehem Central Middle School
332 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar
This event is co-sponsored by:
Bethlehem Central School District Green Team, Delmar Farmer’s Market, and Grassroot Givers.
What You Can Bring
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Clothing and Textile Reuse & Recycling – All types of clothing and household textiles accepted.
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Document Shredding / Paper Recycling – Limited to Town of Bethlehem residents or BCSD taxpayers with ID (max. 3 medium-sized boxes per household).
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Book Reuse & Recycling – Collected by Grassroot Givers. Gently used books will be reused; others will be recycled.
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Bicycles & Training Wheels Reuse – Kids’ and adult bikes, as well as training wheels in good condition, will be donated for reuse by Wheels Up of Albany.
Accepted Textile Items
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Wearable clothing (men’s, women’s, children’s)
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Household textiles (tablecloths, sheets, blankets, curtains, towels)
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Belts, hats, gloves, purses, bags, backpacks, footwear
All items should be clean and dry. Worn or slightly damaged items are okay!
Unacceptable Items
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Mattresses, rugs, pillows, loose foam stuffing, toys, or household goods
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Wet, mildewed, or smelly textiles
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Items contaminated with oil, paint, or hazardous materials
Seniors – Need Help with Document Drop-off?
If you’re over 60, Bethlehem Senior Transportation may be able to help with home pickup for documents (not other items).
To schedule a pre-arranged pickup, please call 518-439-4955, ext. 1176.
Let’s work together to reduce waste and support reuse in the Bethlehem Central School District.
For more information about textile recycling, visit www.NYTextiles.org.
