Services are restricted to residents of New York County only.
Please call for the curbside collection schedule.
portal.311.nyc.gov/(646) 885-4830
New York, NY 10001
Place all paper recyclables together in CLEAR bags, or in any bin labeled with GREEN recycling decals or marked "MIXED PAPER". Or place in the white dumpster for paper recycling, if your building has one.)
Flatten and bundle large pieces of corrugated cardboard and tie with sturdy twine, or break into small pieces to place in your recycling bin or bag. (Or place loose in the white dumpster for paper recycling, if your building has one.)
Every building in New York City is required by law to recycle — including every residence, school, city agency, institution, and business.
The NY Department of Sanitation provides regularly scheduled curbside and containerized refuse and recycling collection services for residential households, public schools, public buildings, and many large institutions in New York City.
Commercial businesses must make arrangements with a private carter for refuse and recycling collection.
For collection information and instructions visit www.nyc.gov/recycle or call 311.
Material | Residential | Business | Note |
#1 Plastic Beverage Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#1 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
none |
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#1 Plastic Non-Beverage Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#1 Plastic Trays | pickup |
none |
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#1 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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#2 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#2 Plastic Caps | pickup |
none |
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#2 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
none |
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#2 Plastic Jugs - Clear | pickup |
none |
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#2 Plastic Jugs - Colored | pickup |
none |
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#2 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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#3 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#3 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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#4 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#4 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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#5 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#5 Plastic Caps | pickup |
none |
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#5 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
none |
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#5 Plastic Cups | pickup |
none |
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#5 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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#6 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#6 Plastic Cups | pickup |
none |
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#6 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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#7 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#7 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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Aluminum Beverage Cans | pickup |
none |
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Aluminum Foil | pickup |
none |
This program accepts aluminum foil and trays unless heavily soiled. |
Aluminum Food Cans | pickup |
none |
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Aluminum Lids | pickup |
none |
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Aluminum Pie Plates | pickup |
none |
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Aluminum Trays | pickup |
none |
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Bicycles | pickup |
none |
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Blue Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
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Blue Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
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Blueprints | pickup |
none |
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Booklets | pickup |
none |
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Brochures | pickup |
none |
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Brown Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
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Brown Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
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Cardstock | pickup |
none |
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Catalogs | pickup |
none |
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Chipboard | pickup |
none |
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Christmas Trees | pickup |
none |
Christmas Tree collections take place during the first two weeks of January. Please remove all tree stands, tinsel, lights, and ornaments from trees before placing them out for collection. DO NOT place trees in plastic bags. |
Clear Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
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Clear Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
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Construction Paper | pickup |
none |
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Cookware | pickup |
none |
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Corrugated Cardboard | pickup |
none |
Flatten and bundle large pieces of corrugated cardboard and tie with sturdy twine, or break into small pieces to place in your recycling bin or bag. |
Dishwashers | pickup |
none |
Before discarding appliances containing CFC gas, or freon such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, or dehumidifiers you must schedule an appointment by calling 311. |
Drink Boxes | pickup |
none |
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Envelopes | pickup |
none |
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Ferrous Metals | pickup |
none |
Before discarding appliances containing CFC gas, or freon such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, or dehumidifiers you must schedule an appointment by calling 311. |
Gift Boxes | pickup |
none |
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Glassine | pickup |
none |
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Green Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
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Green Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
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Greeting Cards | pickup |
none |
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Household Furniture | pickup |
none |
Place bulk metal such as washing machines, metal filing cabinets, box springs, or water heaters next to recycling bins or bags. |
Kraft Paper | pickup |
none |
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Magazines | pickup |
none |
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pickup |
none |
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Manila Folders | pickup |
none |
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Metal Clothes Hangers | pickup |
none |
Plastic hangers or wood hangers are not accepted. |
Metal Paint Cans | pickup |
none |
Paint cans should be dried out. Please remove lids. |
Metal Tags | pickup |
none |
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Milk and Juice Cartons | pickup |
none |
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Mixed Paper | pickup |
none |
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Motor Oil Containers | pickup |
none |
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Newspaper | pickup |
none |
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Newspaper Inserts | pickup |
none |
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Nonferrous Metals | pickup |
none |
Before discarding appliances containing CFC gas, or freon such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, or dehumidifiers you must schedule an appointment by calling 311. |
Office Paper | pickup |
none |
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Paper Bags | pickup |
none |
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Paper Egg Cartons | pickup |
none |
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Paper Labels | pickup |
none |
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Paper Sleeves | pickup |
none |
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Paper Tubes | pickup |
none |
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Paperback Books | pickup |
none |
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Paperboard | pickup |
none |
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Pesticide Containers | pickup |
none |
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Phone Books | pickup |
none |
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Pipe | pickup |
none |
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Scrap Metal | pickup |
none |
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Shredded Paper | pickup |
none |
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Steel Cans | pickup |
none |
This program accepts tin cans, steel cans, and DRIED-OUT paint cans. Please remove the lids from paint cans. |
Steel Lids | pickup |
none |
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Waxed Cardboard | pickup |
none |
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Window Envelopes | pickup |
none |
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