You can dispose of your special waste at SAFE Disposal Events (Solvents, Automotive, Flammable, Electronics).

Only residential waste from New York City is accepted. Commercial waste and commercial vehicles aren't allowed at SAFE Events.

Learn more about SAFE Disposal Events.

Items Accepted

• Automotive products
  • Antifreeze
  • Car batteries
  • Gasoline
  • Motor oil
  • Transmission fluid
• Batteries
• Cleaning products
• Corrosive liquids
• Cosmetics or beauty products
  • Hair developer
  • Nail polish
• Electronics
  • Computers and computer accessories
  • TV and video equipment
  • Additional items
• Fire extinguishers
• Flammable liquids
• Gas, helium, oxygen, or propane tanks
• Ink or toner cartridges
• Lawn and garden care products
• Light bulbs (compact fluorescent or tubes)
• Medical waste
  • Medication
  • Sharps (syringes, lancets)
• ​Paint
  • Paint cans
  • Spray paint
• Thermometers and thermostats

Items Not Accepted

• Appliances with CFC or Freon
  • Air conditioners
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Refrigerators or freezers
• Asbestos
• Commercial waste
• Cooking oil or grease
• Tires
• Waste generated from outside New York City

Upcoming SAFE Events

Each event is from 10 AM to 4 PM, rain or shine. You must register online and provide your email address to attend the event.

You can bring motor oil to any service station that changes oil, or any retailer that sells oil. Such locations are required by law to accept up to five gallons of oil per day, per person, for free.

You can also drop off your motor oil at a Special Waste Site or a SAFE Event. Learn more on the Special Waste Disposal page.