Go to the calendar for info on upcoming composting workshops, electronics recycling events, and other recycling and waste prevention events.

NYC Agency and Institution Materials Request Form

Get free educational materials from us and purchase recycling containers with NYC lids. Find out more.

Recycle your plastic bags at NYS retailers

Effective January, 2009 New York State's Plastic Bag Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Act requires NYS stores that provide plastic carryout bags (with the exception of small non-chain stores or restaurants) to accept plastic bags for recycling.

Recycle your compact fluorescent lightbulbs

Compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) use less energy and last longer than incandescent bulbs. Spent CFLs can now be dropped off at any Home Depot or IKEA for recycling. 

Golden Apple Awards

The Golden Apple Awards offers schools in NYC cash prizes for documenting their model school recycling programs, waste prevention initiatives, or beautification projects. Find out more.

New NYC Stuff Exchange Website

Visit NYC Stuff Exchange, a free and simple online tool to find out where to donate, buy, or sell gently used goods in New York City. More than 600 listings of donation organizations and outlets that buy or sell used goods are searchable by zip code, borough, or citywide.

Apartment Building Recycling Initiative (ABRI)

Improve recycling in your apartment building by signing up with ABRI and attending one of the upcoming training sessions. Off-site trainings can be scheduled for a minimum of ten participants. Find out more.

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