Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656
Frequently asked questions answered by the Department of Sanitation in New York City.
How do I dispose of automotive or household batteries?
It is illegal to discard automotive batteries in your garbage and recycling can.
Automotive batteries may only be disposed of by delivery to:
a. Any retailer, distributor, collector, or recyclers of automotive batteries
b. DSNY's Special Waste Drop-Off Sites.
Retailers who sell automotive batteries are required by New York State law to accept up to two batteries per month per person for free. There is a $5 surcharge added to the purchase price of all new auto batteries. If an auto battery is returned at the time a new battery is purchased or within 30 days after purchasing a new battery, the $5 surcharge will be waived or refunded.
Rechargeable batteries may be recycled by taking them to:
a. Any retailer who sells rechargeable batteries or products containing rechargeable batteries (except small food stores).
b. DSNY's Special Waste Drop-Off Sites.
New York City stores that sell rechargeable batteries or products containing rechargeable batteries (except small food stores) must accept rechargeable batteries for recycling during normal business hours, no purchase necessary.
Place non-rechargeable batteries with your regular garbage or bring them to a Special Waste Drop-Off Site. Do not place ANY battery in your recycling bin.
Automotive batteries may only be disposed of by delivery to:
a. Any retailer, distributor, collector, or recyclers of automotive batteries
b. DSNY's Special Waste Drop-Off Sites.
Retailers who sell automotive batteries are required by New York State law to accept up to two batteries per month per person for free. There is a $5 surcharge added to the purchase price of all new auto batteries. If an auto battery is returned at the time a new battery is purchased or within 30 days after purchasing a new battery, the $5 surcharge will be waived or refunded.
Rechargeable batteries may be recycled by taking them to:
a. Any retailer who sells rechargeable batteries or products containing rechargeable batteries (except small food stores).
b. DSNY's Special Waste Drop-Off Sites.
New York City stores that sell rechargeable batteries or products containing rechargeable batteries (except small food stores) must accept rechargeable batteries for recycling during normal business hours, no purchase necessary.
Place non-rechargeable batteries with your regular garbage or bring them to a Special Waste Drop-Off Site. Do not place ANY battery in your recycling bin.
How do I dispose of paint and paint cans?
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How do I dispose of tree prunings or firewood?
In Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, tree prunings or firewood requirespecial handling due to the Asian Longhorn Beetle infestation. Schedule an appointment with the Parks Department by calling 311 or online.
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