Pharmaceutical & Sharps Drop-Off - DSNY

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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


Pharmaceutical & Sharps Drop-Off

Carefully place household sharps in leak-proof and puncture-resistant container labeled "Home Sharps - not for recycling". Bring to a collection center or drop-off site or discard as trash.

ALL New York State hospitals and nursing homes are REQUIRED BY LAW to act as collection centers for used household sharps, including syringes and lancets, with no identification required.

Find a pharmaceutical and sharps drop-off locations near you.

NOTE: Call ahead to make sure the location is able to accept your materials.