How to dispose of Latex & Nitrile Gloves in New York

New York rules

Dispose in regular trash. Medical facilities must use regulated medical waste disposal.

General steps

1. Used latex and nitrile gloves go in regular trash — they are not recyclable curbside.
2. If contaminated with chemicals or medical waste, double-bag before trashing.
3. Some TerraCycle programs accept clean gloves for specialized recycling.
4. Consider switching to reusable gloves for household cleaning to reduce waste.