You must seal any mattress or box spring in a plastic bag before placing it out with regular garbage for bulk collection. This rule will help prevent the spread of bed bugs. If you do not dispose of mattresses or box springs properly, they will not be collected, and you may receive a $100 fine. The City does not provide mattress or box spring bags or covers. You can get them at department stores, home improvement stores, and moving supply centers. You can report uncovered mattresses or box springs put out for collection. If your mattress is large (4 feet by 3 feet or larger), put it out the night before your last garbage collection day and it will be picked up by Saturday evening. If your mattress is small (less than 4 feet by 3 feet), put it out the night before any garbage collection day. A bulk item is something that is too large to fit into a garbage bin or bag. You can get free curbside removal of bulk items from residences. Bulk metal and rigid plastic items are collected on recycling collection days, while all other bulk items are collected on normal garbage collection days.
There is no limit on the number of non-metal or metal items for each building. The following guidelines apply: Place large (4 feet by 3 feet or larger) non-recyclable items out the night before your last garbage day. They will be collected by the end of day on Saturday. Place small (less than 4 feet by 3 feet) non-recyclable items out the night before any garbage collection day. Put recyclable items (metal and rigid plastics) out the night before your recycling day. You must make an appointment for the pickup of any appliance containing CFCs or Freon, such as air conditioners and refrigerators. You cannot bring bulk items to the City's special waste disposal sites. Construction or renovation debris is considered commercial waste, unless you have done the work yourself and did not hire anyone to help. You can place up to six items (bags, bundles) curbside for home repair debris. All other bulk items placed out for collection must not be placed in the street, extend in front of another property, or impede pedestrian traffic.
If you have a large amount of items, consider placing them out over several collection days./.: If you are interested in donating items they may be dropped off at The Attic, Monday through Saturdays, from 9am to 5pm, or you can call Sandra at 718-433-4724 ext 10 to arrange for a pick-up. Housing Works-- Park Slope Thrift Shop (FURNITURE PICK UP) Salvation Army.: Call (718) 622-4705 to arrange a pick-up of donations or drop off donations at one of their Thrift Store locations. The law requiring fee on carryout bags has been delayed. Get a flyer about keeping your community clean. Lost Items in Trash Report of an item lost in trash that has been collected by the Department of Sanitation. Get information about how to respond to or pay a City-issued summons, including how to check status, reschedule a hearing, or get a copy of the violation. Collection of food scraps, soiled paper, and yard waste from selected neighborhoods. Get information on events to dispose of harmful household products, electronics, and pharmaceuticals..
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Get information about how schools, large residential buildings, and other institutions can request containerized collection service. Apply for a permit to place a dumpster or debris container on a sidewalk or street. Get information on how to dispose of electronics. Flammable Liquid Disposal Information Get information about how to dispose of flammable liquids. Food Waste Drop Off Locations Information on where residents can bring their food waste for composting. Household Harmful Products Brochure Get a brochure about harmful household products. Get information on how to dispose of leaves and grass clippings. Litter Basket Request or Complaint Request a public litter basket, report an overflowing or misused basket, donate litter baskets, or adopt a basket. Mattress or Box Spring Disposal Information about disposing of mattresses and box springs. Get information about disposing of medical waste. Motor Vehicle and Bike Disposal
Get information about motor vehicle and bike disposal. New Trash Collection Request for Residences and Non-Profits Request garbage and recycling services at a new residential or institutional address. Get information about New York State's Plastic Bag Recycling Law. ProFee Commercial Waste Disposal for Professionals in Residential Buildings Get information on how businesses can have the City collect their garbage and recyclables. Propane Tank Storage and Disposal Get information about storing or discarding a propane tank. Public Space Recycling Program Information Get information about a program that encourages recycling in public spaces. Get information about how to dispose of rechargeable batteries. Report a business that sells rechargeable batteries but does not accept them for recycling. Recycling or Trash Collection Schedule Get information about recycling and trash collection days for a specific residential or non-profit address.