Mixed Paper & Cardboard - DSNY

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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


Mixed Paper and Cardboard

You can recycle mixed paper together in a labeled bin with a secure lid or a clear plastic bag. Flatten and bundle corrugated cardboard (tie with twine) and set out next to bins or bags. DO NOT use cardboard boxes as bins.

Mixed paper

You can recycle newspapers and magazines, white and colored paper (staples are ok), envelopes, wrapping paper, paperback books, hardcover books (covers removed), and notebooks (metal or plastic binding removed).

Cardboard

You can recycle corrugated cardboard, shipping, shoe, and gift boxes, file folders, paper cups (empty and dry), and lightly-soiled pizza boxes.

NOTE: DO NOT recycle beverage and liquid food cartons (like milk cartons and juice boxes) with paper. They should be recycled with your metal, glass, and plastic.

What Cannot Be Recycled

Most items that cannot be recycled can be thrown in the trash.

Diapers, feminine hygiene products, and wet wipes

Face masks and disposable gloves

Foam products (Styrofoam, packing peanuts)

Hardcover books

Heavily soiled paper plates

Ice cream tubs

Soft tissues, napkins, and paper towels

Wooden furniture and any items made of wood