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Electronics Recycling in New York City, NY

Covered electronics such as DVD players, game consoles and cable boxes are e-waste in NYC: use Special Waste Drop-Off sites, Community Recycling Events, SAFE events, ecycleNYC or manufacturer take-back.

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17 ways to get rid of a electronics in New York City

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  2. DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Site – Bronx (Hunts Point)Drop-off · 2 Farragut St, New York CityNew York City residentsCost not listed
    Where

    2 Farragut St
    New York City, NY 10474

    Hours

    Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed legal holidays and in severe weather

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Do-it-yourself drop-off; DSNY staff can help.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Site – Brooklyn (Greenpoint)Drop-off · 459 N Henry St, New York CityNew York City residentsCost not listed
    Where

    459 N Henry St
    New York City, NY 11222

    Hours

    Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed legal holidays and in severe weather

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Do-it-yourself drop-off; DSNY staff can help.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Site – Manhattan (Lower East Side/Two Bridges)Drop-off · 74 Pike Slip, New York CityNew York City residentsCost not listed
    Where

    74 Pike Slip
    New York City, NY 10002

    Hours

    Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed legal holidays and in severe weather

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Do-it-yourself drop-off; DSNY staff can help.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Site – Queens (College Point)Drop-off · 12015 31 Ave, New York CityNew York City residentsCost not listed
    Where

    12015 31 Ave
    New York City, NY 11354

    Hours

    Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed legal holidays and in severe weather

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Do-it-yourself drop-off; DSNY staff can help.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  6. DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Site – Staten Island (Fresh Kills)Drop-off · 1000 West Service Rd, New York CityNew York City residentsCost not listed
    Where

    1000 West Service Rd
    New York City, NY 10312

    Hours

    Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed legal holidays and in severe weather

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Do-it-yourself drop-off; DSNY staff can help.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  7. Big Reuse – Gowanus Reuse CenterDrop-off · 1 12th Street, New York CityOpen to everyoneCost not listed
    Where

    1 12th Street
    New York City, NY 11215

    Hours

    Open daily 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; donation drop-off until 5 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Non-working electronics accepted for recycling.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  8. Goodwill NYNJ Outlet Store & Donation Center (47-47 Van Dam Street, Long Island City)Drop-off · 47-47 Van Dam Street, New York CityOpen to everyoneConditions applyA detail isn’t confirmedCost not listed
    Where

    47-47 Van Dam Street
    New York City, NY 11101

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Must be in working order; may be tested before acceptance.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  9. Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center (103 West 25 Street, New York)Drop-off · 103 West 25 Street, New York CityOpen to everyoneConditions applyA detail isn’t confirmedCost not listed
    Where

    103 West 25 Street
    New York City, NY 10001

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Must be in working order; may be tested before acceptance.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  10. Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center (1114 1st Avenue, New York)Drop-off · 1114 1st Avenue, New York CityOpen to everyoneConditions applyA detail isn’t confirmedCost not listed
    Where

    1114 1st Avenue
    New York City, NY 10065

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Must be in working order; may be tested before acceptance.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  11. Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center (14 West 14th Street, New York)Drop-off · 14 West 14th Street, New York CityOpen to everyoneConditions applyA detail isn’t confirmedCost not listed
    Where

    14 West 14th Street
    New York City, NY 10011

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Must be in working order; may be tested before acceptance.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  12. Goodwill NYNJ Donation Drop & Mini Shop (1496 1st Avenue, New York)Drop-off · 1496 1st Avenue, New York CityOpen to everyoneConditions applyA detail isn’t confirmedCost not listed
    Where

    1496 1st Avenue
    New York City, NY 10075

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Must be in working order; may be tested before acceptance.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  13. Goodwill NYNJ Donation Center (258 Livingston Street, Brooklyn)Drop-off · 258 Livingston Street, New York CityOpen to everyoneConditions applyA detail isn’t confirmedCost not listed
    Where

    258 Livingston Street
    New York City, NY 11201

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Must be in working order; may be tested before acceptance.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  14. DSNY Community Recycling EventsCity service · New York CityNew York City residentsFree
    How it works

    Free pop-up events held in every NYC Community Board district that collect e-waste (computers, TVs, printers, phones, game consoles and more) and textiles; some also take paint. Dates and locations are posted on the DSNY page.

    Cost & rules
    • Pop-up events in every Community Board district; check DSNY for upcoming dates.
    • Before you go: Erase all sensitive data first.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  15. ecycleNYC (in-building e-waste collection)City service · New York CityNew York City residentsFree
    How it works

    Free DSNY e-waste collection for residential buildings with 10 or more units, run with Electronic Recyclers International (ERI). The building enrolls online; buildings with 100+ units get storage bins. Household appliances, batteries and light bulbs are not accepted.

    Cost & rules
    • Only for residential buildings with 10 or more units that have enrolled; ask your building manager.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  16. New York manufacturer e-waste take-back (Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act)State program · New YorkNew York residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Under the NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (ECL Article 27, Title 26), overseen by DEC, manufacturers must give most consumers free and convenient recycling of covered electronic equipment: computers, peripherals such as keyboards, mice, monitors and printers, TVs, and small electronics such as DVD players, VCRs, DVRs and game consoles. Use a manufacturer's take-back program (mail-back, retail or municipal drop-off, events) or a registered e-waste collection site from DEC's county list. A site not affiliated with a manufacturer program may charge. Since 2015 this equipment is banned from the trash.

    Cost & rules
    • Covered small electronics: cable/satellite receivers, converter boxes, DVD players, DVRs, game consoles, portable music players, DVD projectors and VCRs, plus computer peripherals. Not covered: cameras, radios, telephones, calculators, GPS units and household appliances.
    • Cell phones aren't covered here. Wireless carriers that sell phones must take up to 10 cell phones from anyone for free reuse or recycling.
    • Use the brand manufacturer's take-back program (DEC lists registered manufacturers, websites and toll-free numbers), or a registered e-waste collection site from DEC's county list. Call ahead. A site not affiliated with a manufacturer program may charge a fee.
    • Free for households and small businesses and nonprofits. Businesses with 50+ full-time employees (nonprofits 75+) may be charged, and premium services such as at-home pickup or data wiping may cost extra.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  17. DSNY SAFE Disposal EventsCity service · New York CityNew York City residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Annual DSNY drive-up events in all five boroughs (10 AM to 4 PM, rain or shine) for harmful household products: automotive products, e-waste including TVs and computers, paint and household chemicals, rechargeable batteries and more. NYC residents only; plug-in appliances and CFC appliances are not accepted. Check the DSNY page for this year's dates.

    Cost & rules
    • Held once a year in each borough; check DSNY for dates.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. List each device; operators often price printers, phones and audio equipment differently.
  2. Erase phones and remove memory cards before you drop them off.
  3. Ask whether there’s a per-pound or per-item fee.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • DSNY: SAFE Disposal Events (opens in new tab) · New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY)
    • SAFE Disposal Events are held every year in all five boroughs for NYC residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • SAFE events are for NYC residents only; no businesses or commercial vehicles. Proof of residency may be requested. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • SAFE events accept e-waste: computers and accessories, TVs and video equipment, cell phones, tablets, e-readers and video game consoles. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All SAFE events run 10 AM to 4 PM, rain or shine. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DSNY: Community Recycling Events (opens in new tab) · New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY)
    • Community Recycling Events are held in every Community Board district and are free for NYC residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted e-waste includes computers, peripherals, printers, mobile phones, tablets, TVs, VCRs, DVD and Blu-ray players and video game consoles. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Erase all sensitive data before bringing devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DSNY: ecycleNYC (opens in new tab) · New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY)
    • ecycleNYC is a free e-waste collection service for residential buildings with 10 or more units. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ecycleNYC collects computers, laptops, keyboards, printers, game consoles, cell phones, TVs, VCRs, DVD players and DVRs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Buildings apply online; DSNY then arranges training or a building visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DSNY: Special Waste Drop-Off (opens in new tab) · New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY)
    • Special Waste Drop-Off sites are for NYC residents only, with no businesses or commercial vehicles; proof of residency may be requested. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Special Waste sites accept e-waste with its cords and cables. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drop-off is do-it-yourself; DSNY staff can help. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DSNY: Electronics and E-Waste (opens in new tab) · New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY)
    • DSNY: it is illegal to dispose of certain electronic devices with trash or recycling in NYC. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DSNY lists retail or nonprofit drop-off, Community E-Waste Events, Special Waste sites, SAFE events, ecycleNYC and manufacturer take-back as the ways to get rid of e-waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Microwave ovens and refrigerators are not e-waste under the NYS e-waste acts. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Big Reuse: Big Reuse Centers (opens in new tab) · Big Reuse
    • Big Reuse's Gowanus Reuse Center is at 1 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, open daily 10 AM to 7 PM, with donation drop-off ending at 5 PM. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Big Reuse: Material Donations (opens in new tab) · Big Reuse
    • Big Reuse recycles non-working electronics: batteries, cellphones, printers, keyboards, computers, network gear, TVs and DVD players/stereos. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill NYNJ: Donate Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill NYNJ
    • Goodwill NYNJ says all of its stores accept donations of clothing, shoes, accessories, household goods and other items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill NYNJ Donation Guide (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill NYNJ
    • Goodwill NYNJ electronics donations must work and may be tested before acceptance. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill NYNJ accepts working printers and scanners, phones, CD/VHS players and DVD/Blu-ray players. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
  • NYSDEC: Electronic Waste Recycling (opens in new tab) · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
    • The NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (ECL Article 27, Title 26) requires manufacturers to provide free and convenient e-waste recycling to most consumers in the state. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Eligible for free recycling: individuals, businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees, nonprofits with fewer than 75, 501(c)(3)s, schools and government entities located in New York. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For-profit businesses with 50 or more full-time employees and nonprofits with 75 or more may be charged. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Under the Wireless Telephone Recycling Act, wireless service suppliers that sell phones must take up to 10 cell phones from anyone for free reuse and recycling, or provide free shipping to a recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NYSDEC: Recycling Consumer Electronic Waste (opens in new tab) · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
    • Manufacturers must take back their own brands free, or one piece of covered equipment from another manufacturer when the consumer buys the same type; DEC lists registered manufacturers and their take-back websites. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEC lists registered electronic equipment manufacturers with their brands, take-back websites and toll-free numbers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEC publishes a county-sorted list of registered e-waste collection sites; call ahead because a site may not take your type or brand. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A collection site not affiliated with a manufacturer program may charge a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Collection may be at retail stores, nonprofits or municipal facilities, by prepaid mail-back, or at collection events; manufacturers need not have a site in every community. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Any consumer may be charged for premium services such as at-home collection, data wiping or refurbishment. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Covered computer peripherals include keyboards, mice, external hard drives, monitors over 4 inches and printers under 100 lb. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Covered small electronic equipment: cable/satellite receivers, converter boxes, DVD players, DVRs, game consoles, portable music players, projectors with DVD players and VCRs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not covered: vehicles, cameras, radios, household appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, microwave ovens, ovens, dishwashers), telephones of any type, calculators, GPS units and others. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Telephones of any type are not covered electronic equipment under the Act. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Since January 1, 2015, consumers may not put covered electronic equipment in landfills, waste-to-energy plants, the trash or curbside trash pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NY Environmental Conservation Law 27-2605: Manufacturer responsibilities (e-waste) (opens in new tab) · New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
    • ECL 27-2605: manufacturers bear all program costs and may not charge consumers for collection and recycling (except business consumers and premium services). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NY Environmental Conservation Law 27-2611: Disposal ban (e-waste) (opens in new tab) · New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
    • ECL 27-2611(3): beginning January 1, 2015, no individual or household may dispose of electronic waste in any solid waste management facility or set it out for disposal collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Solid waste facility operators must give users written information on e-waste recycling and post signs that e-waste may not be disposed of there. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NYSDEC: Requirements for Retailers of Electronic Equipment (opens in new tab) · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
    • A retailer that wants to accept e-waste from consumers must register and meet the requirements for an e-waste collection site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NYSDEC: Recycling and Composting (opens in new tab) · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
    • DEC reports 99,198,623 lb of e-waste collected for recycling and reuse in New York in 2025, and over 1.1 billion lb since the program launched in 2011. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEC lists New York collection programs for items that belong outside the recycling bin: beverage containers, carpet, cell phones, e-waste, lead-acid vehicle batteries, mercury thermostats, paint, pharmaceuticals, plastic film, rechargeable batteries and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NYSDEC: Rechargeable Battery Recycling (opens in new tab) · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
    • Rechargeable batteries that can be safely and easily removed from products should be removed before the product is disposed of. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NYSDEC: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
    • Household hazardous wastes are household materials that would be regulated as hazardous waste if generated elsewhere; household-generated HHW is exempt from state and federal hazardous waste rules. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents can take HHW to authorized HHW collection facilities or HHW collection events hosted by counties and municipalities; DEC has a map and list of permitted facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If there is no permitted facility nearby, check with your municipality for periodic one- or two-day HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The state Environmental Protection Fund can pay up to 50 percent of the cost of municipal HHW collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NY General Municipal Law 120-AA: Source separation and segregation of recyclable or reuseable materials (opens in new tab) · New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
    • General Municipal Law 120-aa required every municipality, by September 1, 1992, to adopt a local law requiring source separation of recyclables (paper, glass, metals, plastics, yard waste) where economic markets exist. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NYSDEC: Recycling Resources (opens in new tab) · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
    • DEC tells residents to check local guidance to see which items their program accepts. Checked October 26, 2026.

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