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Automotive Waste
Batteries
Clothing, Household Fabrics, & Accessories
Construction Debris
Dead Animals
Electronics & E-Waste
Furniture, Mattresses, & Rugs
Gas Cylinders & Fire Extinguishers
Harmful Household Products
Ink & Toner Cartridges
Large Items
Light Bulbs
Medical Waste
Mercury & Mercury-Containing Devices
Metal, Glass, Plastic, & Cartons
Mixed Paper & Cardboard
Oils, Grease, & Fats
Plant, Leaf, & Yard Waste

Appliances

Automotive Waste

Batteries

Clothing, Household Fabrics, & Accessories

Construction Debris

Dead Animals

Electronics & E-Waste

Furniture, Mattresses, & Rugs

Gas Cylinders & Fire Extinguishers

Harmful Household Products

Ink & Toner Cartridges

Large Items

Light Bulbs

Medical Waste

Mercury & Mercury-Containing Devices

Metal, Glass, Plastic, & Cartons

Mixed Paper & Cardboard

Oils, Grease, & Fats

Plant, Leaf, & Yard Waste


Appliances

Many household appliances are too large to fit in a bin or bag, and some require special handling before they can be collected.

Large Appliances

For large items – like dishwashers, microwaves, ovens and ranges, and washers and dryers – that are too large to fit in a bin or bag, follow the rules for large (bulk) items:

You can set out:

Metal and rigid plastic items the night before your recycling collection

Non-recyclable items the night before your trash collection

Find your collection schedule.

NOTE: If you receive Curbside Composting collection, large items should be set out the night before your trash-only day, NOT your recycling day.

Small Appliances

For smaller appliances – like blenders, coffee makers, desk fans, humidifiers, paper shredders, toaster ovens, and vacuum cleaners (with cords) – that are mostly metal or plastic, set out with your recycling.

NOTE: For appliances with rechargeable batteries – like handheld vacuums, lawn mowers and trimmers, and power tools – batteries must be removed and disposed of properly before being setting out.

Appliances with CFC

Appliances that cool or chill – like air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refrigerators and freezers, and water and wine coolers – contain Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Gas, also called Freon. Before these appliances can be collected and safely recycled, the CFC/Freon must be removed by trained DSNY personnel.

We provide free curbside removal of CFC/Freon (except R600a or R32 refrigerant).

Learn more about making an appointment for CFC removal.

Once DSNY personnel remove the CFC/Freon, a sticker will be placed on the appliance. Please leave the appliance at the curb and it will be collected with your recycling.

Appliances with Flammable Refrigerant R600a/R32

Some newer appliances contain R600a or R32 refrigerant, which we CANNOT collect. Look for the warning sticker (yellow triangle with black flames). Contact the appliance's manufacturer or a private carter for safe disposal options.

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Dispose of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and detectors with your trash (batteries removed).

Some smoke and carbon monoxide detectors contain small amounts of radioactive material. Check the label or look for manufacturer's instructions. While you can put these ionization detectors in the trash, many manufacturers offer take back programs. You can also bring them to a DSNY SAFE Disposal Event.

Learn more about fire extinguisher disposal.