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New York disposal guide
- Paint (Latex & Oil-Based): Contact your local STOP (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) program for drop-off locations.
- Batteries: Rechargeable battery retailers must accept them back for recycling.
- Refrigerator / Freezer: DSNY offers free appliance pickup. Schedule online.
- Microwave: Microwave acceptance differs from covered-device electronics programs. Confirm appliance collection with your local waste agency; NYC rules apply only in NYC.
- Electronics (TVs, Computers, Phones): Electronics recycling law requires manufacturers to offer free take-back.
- Motor Oil & Automotive Fluids: Auto shops and service stations with 300+ gal capacity must accept used oil.
- Clothing & Textiles: NYC has textile drop-off bins throughout all five boroughs.
- Cooking Oil & Grease: NYC accepts cooking oil at special drop-off locations.
- Furniture: NYC DSNY offers free bulk pickup. Schedule online or call 311.
- Smoke Detectors: Accepted at some SAFE disposal events.
- Propane Tanks & Cylinders: Contact local hazardous waste facility for drop-off.
- Small Appliances (Toaster, Blender, etc.): Can be recycled through NYC e-waste events.
- Aerosol Cans: Check NYC SAFE Disposal Events for partially full aerosol cans.
- Fire Extinguishers: NYC DSNY accepts fire extinguishers at SAFE disposal events.
- Printer Cartridges & Toner: Many office supply stores offer loyalty points for cartridge recycling.
- Styrofoam (Polystyrene): NYC banned single-use Styrofoam food containers. EPS recycling available at specific drop-offs.
- Plastic Bags & Film: Plastic bag ban statewide. Reusable bags encouraged. Store drop-offs still available.
- Christmas Trees: NYC Mulchfest turns trees into free mulch at designated parks.
- Paint Thinner & Solvents: Use NYC SAFE disposal events or contact your county hazardous waste program.
- CRT TVs & Monitors: E-waste ban from trash. Manufacturers must provide free take-back programs.
- Car Batteries (Lead-Acid): Retailers must accept old batteries when selling new ones. $5 deposit system.
- Needles & Sharps: Free sharps collection at many pharmacies and hospitals. NYC offers mail-back program.
- Appliance Cords & Power Cables: Cords and cables accepted at SAFE Disposal events and e-waste drop-offs.
- Latex & Nitrile Gloves: Dispose in regular trash. Medical facilities must use regulated medical waste disposal.
- Cooking Grease Traps & Grease: Restaurants must use licensed grease haulers. Residential grease goes in trash after solidifying.
Disposal guides
- How to dispose of Paint (Latex & Oil-Based)
- How to dispose of Batteries
- How to dispose of Mattress
- How to dispose of Refrigerator / Freezer
- How to dispose of Microwave
- How to dispose of Electronics (TVs, Computers, Phones)
- How to dispose of Motor Oil & Automotive Fluids
- How to dispose of Light Bulbs
- How to dispose of Tires
- How to dispose of Clothing & Textiles
- How to dispose of Medications & Prescriptions
- How to dispose of Cooking Oil & Grease
- How to dispose of Furniture
- How to dispose of Smoke Detectors
- How to dispose of Propane Tanks & Cylinders
- How to dispose of Small Appliances (Toaster, Blender, etc.)
- How to dispose of Aerosol Cans
- How to dispose of Pesticides & Herbicides
- How to dispose of Pool Chemicals
- How to dispose of Fire Extinguishers
- How to dispose of Printer Cartridges & Toner
- How to dispose of Old Gasoline & Fuel
- How to dispose of Styrofoam (Polystyrene)
- How to dispose of Plastic Bags & Film
- How to dispose of Antifreeze & Coolant
- How to dispose of Carpet & Rugs
- How to dispose of Oil Filters
- How to dispose of Glass (Bottles, Jars & Broken)
- How to dispose of Diapers
- How to dispose of Christmas Trees
- How to dispose of Paint Thinner & Solvents
- How to dispose of CRT TVs & Monitors
- How to dispose of Car Batteries (Lead-Acid)
- How to dispose of Yard Waste (Leaves, Branches, Grass)
- How to dispose of Concrete, Brick & Asphalt
- How to dispose of Needles & Sharps
- How to dispose of Appliance Cords & Power Cables
- How to dispose of Smoke Alarm Batteries
- How to dispose of Latex & Nitrile Gloves
- How to dispose of Expired Food & Leftovers
- How to dispose of Cooking Grease Traps & Grease
- How to dispose of Water Filters (Brita, PUR, etc.)
- How to dispose of Humidifier & Dehumidifier Filters
- How to dispose of Swimming Pool Covers