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How Do I Dispose of...
A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P R S T U W Y

A

Abandoned Vehicle	see how to report Derelict Vehicles
Aerosol Can (empty)	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Air Conditioner	see how to dispose of appliances containing CFC / Freon
Aluminum Product	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Appliance	see how to donate appliances
Appliance (containing CFC / Freon)	see how to dispose of appliances containing CFC / Freon
Appliance, Metal	see how to dispose of Metal Bulk
Appliance (other than metal)	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk
Art Supplies	see how to donate art supplies
Automotive	see how to donate vehicles
Automotive, Abandoned	see how to report Derelict Vehicles
Automotive Battery	see how to dispose of Special Waste
Automotive Tire	see how to dispose of Automotive Tires

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B

BBQ Propane Gas Tank	see how to dispose of a barbecue propane tank
Bag, Paper	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Bag, Plastic	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Barbecue Grill	remove propane tank and dispose of the grill as Metal Bulk
Barbecue Propane Gas Tank	see how to dispose of a barbecue propane tank
Battery, Automotive	see how to dispose of Special Waste
Battery, Backup	see how to dispose of Special Waste
Battery, Button	contact jewelry stores, watch repair shops, camera stores,other retailers and see how to dispose of Special Waste
Battery, Household	see how to dispose of Special Waste or how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Battery, Rechargeable	see how to recycle your Rechargeable Batteries
Bedspring, Metal	see how to dispose of Metal Bulk
Bicycle, Metal	see how to dispose of Metal Bulk
Book	see how to donate books
Book, Hard Cover	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Book, Soft Cover	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Book, Telephone	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Bottle, Glass	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Bottle, Plastic	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Box, Cardboard (flattened)	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Box, Pizza (no food scraps)	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Box Spring (not all metal)	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk
Branches / Tree Limbs	see how to dispose of Bundled Wood
Buckets & Tubs, Plastic	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables

Bulb, Light	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Bulk, Metal	see how to dispose of Metal Bulk
Bulk (other than metal)	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk
Bundled Wood	see how to dispose of Bundled Wood

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C

CD	with packaging removed, dispose of as Household Non-Recyclables
CPU	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk
Cabinet, Metal	see how to dispose of Metal Bulk
Cabinet, Wood	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk
Can, Aerosol (empty)	see how to recycle Metal Recyclables
Can, Metal (empty)	see how to recycle Metal Recyclables
Cap, Plastic	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Cap, Metal	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Car	see how to donate vehicle
Car, Abandoned	see how to report Derelict Vehicles
Car Battery	see how to dispose of Special Waste
Car Tire	see how to dispose of Automotive Tires
Cardboard, Corrugated	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Cardboard, Smooth	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Cardboard Box (flattened and no food scraps)	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Cardboard Tube	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Carpet	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk
Carton, Egg (cardboard)	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Carton, Egg (styrofoam)	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Carton, Juice	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Carton, Milk	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Carton, Styrofoam	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Catalog	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Cellular Phone	see how to donate your Cellular Phones
Ceramics	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Chair	see how to donate furniture
Chair, Wood	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk
Chair, Metal	see how to dispose of Metal Bulk
Children's Item	see how to donate children's item
Chinese Food Container	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Christmas Tree	see Christmas Tree Recycling
Clothing	see how to donate clothing
Commercial Construction Debris	contact local rubbish removal services
Commercial Waste	contact local rubbish removal services
Compact Fluorescent Light	see how to dispose of Special Waste or how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Computer	see electronics recycling
Computer - CPU	see electronics recycling
Computer Disk	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Computer Equipment	see electronics recycling
Computer Monitor	see electronics recycling
Computer Paper	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Construction Debris, Commercial	contact local rubbish removal services
Construction Debris, Residential (large projects)	contact local rubbish removal services
Construction Debris, Residential (small projects)	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk
Construction Material	see how to donate construction material
Container, Food	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Corrosive Product	Highly corrosive liquids (e.g., Hydrofluoric/Sulfuric/Muriatic Acids, etc.) should never be disposed of in the NYC municipal waste stream. Contact an appropriate private hazardous/chemical waste company, look in the Yellow Pages under Environmental Services. For common products used in the home see safeguard your home from harmful products brochure
Costume	see how to donate costume
Cup, Soiled Paper	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables

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D

Dehumidifier	see how to dispose of appliances containing CFC / Freon
Deli Container	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Desk	see how to donate furniture
Desk, Metal	see how to dispose of Metal Bulk
Desk, Wood	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk
Detergent, Bottle	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Dishwasher	see how to dispose of Metal Bulk
Disk, Computer	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Drugs	see proper disposal of prescription drugs
Dryer, Clothes	see how to dispose of Metal Bulk

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E

Egg Carton (cardboard)	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Egg Carton (styrofoam)	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Envelope	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Equipment, Office	see how to donate office equipment
Eyeglasses	see how to donate eyeglasses
Extinguisher, Fire	see how to dispose of a fire extinguisher

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F

Faucet	see how to recycle Metal Recyclables
Filter, Motor Oil	see how to dispose of Special Waste
Fire Extinguisher	see how to dispose of a fire extinguisher
Fixture, Lighting	see how to recycle Metal Recyclables
Flammable Product	Highly flammable liquids (e.g., gasoline) should never be disposed of in the NYC municipal waste stream. Contact an appropriate private hazardous/chemical waste company, look in the Yellow Pages under Environmental Services. For common products used in the home see safeguard your home from harmful products brochure.
Fluorescent Light, Compact	see how to dispose of Special Waste or how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Fluorescent Light Tube	straight tubes up to 4 feet long see how to dispose of Special Waste or how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Food	see how to donate food
Food Scraps	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Freezer	see how to dispose of appliances containing CFC / Freon
Furniture	see how to donate furniture
Furniture, Metal	see how to dispose of Metal Bulk
Furniture, Wood or Plastic	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk

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G

Glass Jar	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Glass Window	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk
Glasses, Eye	see how to donate eyeglasses
Glassware	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Grill, Barbecue	remove propane tank and dispose of the grill as Metal Bulk

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