The NYC Department of Sanitation is holding a SAFE Disposal Events (Solvents, Automotive, Flammable, Electronics) to provide NYC residents with a one-stop method to get rid of harmful household products.
Materials accepted include common household products such as auto fluids, batteries, electronics, strong cleaners, medications, paint and more.
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What to Bring
- Automotive products such as motor oil, transmission fluid, and batteries
- Personal care items like unwanted medicines or cosmetics
- Thermometers
- Syringes (clearly labeled and packaged in a “sharps” container or other leak-proof, puncture-resistant container)
- Household products such as pesticides, paint, hazardous cleaners, compact fluorescent light bulbs
- Electronics – check the list of items that are considered electronics, here.
How To Package Items
Look for items with DANGER, POISON, or CAUTION labels. Read labels carefully for safe handling.
- Clearly label all products.
- Tightly seal containers.
- Don’t mix products or bring open containers.
- If an item is leaking, pack in a larger container and use an absorbent material, such as kitty litter or newspaper, to soak up excess fluid.
- Place containers upright in a sturdy box to transport them.
- Package syringes and lancets in a “sharps” container or other clearly labeled leak-proof, puncture-resistant container.
- Place TVs and computer monitors with broken glass in separate sealed bags or boxes.
What Happens to Collected Items
- Materials collected are either recycled, blended for fuel, or sent to licensed hazardous waste treatment facilities for safe disposal.
- Electronics are responsibly recycled or refurbished for reuse through ERI.
- Unwanted medications are managed by environmental police and incinerated to prevent unintentional poisonings or entry into the water supply.