Where to dispose of hard-to-toss items in New York County (Manhattan), NY
Contact: 311 · official page
Upcoming collection events
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Item guides
- PaintPaint (up to 5 gal) goes free to the DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off site for New York County (Manhattan).
- Motor OilMotor oil (up to 10 quarts) and up to 2 filters go free to any DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off site.
- BatteriesAll household and car batteries go free to any DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off site.
- ElectronicsElectronics go free to any DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off site; NY bans them from the trash.
- Fluorescent BulbsFluorescent bulbs and CFLs go free to any DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off site.
- TiresUp to 4 passenger car tires go free to any DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off site.
New York state rules
- New York bans households from putting covered electronic equipment (computers, TVs, monitors, printers and more) in the trash; recycle it through manufacturer take-back or a collection site. source
- New York requires used rechargeable batteries to be recycled, not trashed; retailers that sell them must take them back free. source
- New York's postconsumer paint program (run by PaintCare, overseen by NYSDEC) offers free drop-off sites for leftover architectural paint. source
Nearby New York counties
Facilities
DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off – Manhattan
Two Bridges: 74 Pike Slip between Cherry St and South St, under the Manhattan Bridge
Tue–Sat 9 AM–3 PM (closed legal holidays and severe weather)