Erie County's Department of Environment and Planning has launched the free, customizable 'Recycle Coach' mobile app. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 2:44 PM EST December 11, 2020 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ever wonder if something can be recycled or not? Well, now there's an app for that. The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning has launched a free, customizable mobile app called the "Recycle Coach." It shows residents exactly what can and cannot be recycled. It also connects residents in Erie County's 44 communities with their personalized collection schedule, shares local disposal information and supplies educational tools to help make it easier to recycle items.