Electronic Waste Ban Starts January 2015
As of January 2015, it will be illegal to discard electronics in the trash
or at the curb. The electronics covered by this New York State law include
computers and their peripherals, televisions, fax machines, VCRs, DVD
players, printers/scanners, video game consoles, MP3 players, tablets,
and small servers. See
nyc.gov/electronics for more information.
DSNY is sending a mailer to all New Yorkers that explains the electronics
disposal ban and lists recycling options. Acceptable ways to recycle electronics
are listed below.
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING OPTIONS
DSNY's e-cycleNYC Program
Apartment buildings with more than 10 units can enroll for this free and
convenient service to pick up and recycle unwanted electronics. Learn more at
nyc.gov/ecycle.
Retail Drop-Off Programs
Drop off electronics (no purchase necessary) at Goodwill, Salvation Army,
Best Buy, and Staples (no TVs), or at organizations, such as Gowanus E-waste
warehouse. See Google map of
NYC electronics drop-off locations.
Mail-Back Programs
Many brands offer take-back programs. Check your specific brand's
website for details.
Electronics Recycling Events
Bring electronics to e-waste recycling events held by organizations, such as
Lower East Side Ecology Center, or to DSNY
SAFE Disposal Events.
Donate or Sell Electronics
If they still work, you can donate or sell electronics. Visit
nyc.gov/stuffexchange for options in your neighborhood.
As of January 2015, DSNY will no longer collect electronics left at the
curb. Learn more about the electronic waste ban in this
video:
