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Don't Throw It Away! Before you throw anything away, the Department of Sanitation urges you to explore ways to help reduce the amount of garbage in New York City and make it an even better place to live.

How Do I Dispose of...
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Napkin, Paper	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Needle, Hypodermic	see how to dispose of Used Syringes and Lancets
Newspaper	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Nuts and Bolts	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables

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Office Furniture	see how to donate office furniture
Office Furniture, Metal	see how to dispose of Metal Bulk
Office Furniture, Wood or Plastic	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk
Oven, Metal	see How to dispose of Metal Bulk

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Paint, Latex	see how to dispose of Special Waste or use kitty litter, newspaper, or other absorbent material to soak up paint to keep it from leaking, then dispose of as Household Non-Recyclables
Paint Can (empty)	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Paper	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Paper, Computer	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Paper, News	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Paper, Wrapping	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Paper Bag	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Paper Cup, Soiled	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Paper Napkin	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Paper Plate, Soiled	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Paper Towel	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Patio Furniture	see how to donate patio furniture
Patio Furniture, Metal	see how to dispose of Metal Bulk
Patio Furniture, Wood or Plastic	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk
Pharmaceuticals	see proper disposal of prescription drugs
Phone, Cellular	see how to donate your Cellular Phones
Phone Book	see how to dispose of Paper Recyclables
Pipes, Metal	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Plastic Bag	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Plastic Buckets & Tubs	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Plastic Furniture	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk
Plastic Cup	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Plastic Hanger	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Plastic Jug	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Plastic Ring, Soda / Beer Can	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Plastic Plate	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Plastic Toy	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Plastic Wrap	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Plate, Paper (Soiled)	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Plate, Plastic	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Plate, Styrofoam	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Pots and Pans	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Printer	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk
Propane Gas Tank, Barbecue	see how to dispose of a barbecue propane tank

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Rechargeable Batteries	see how to recycle your rechargeable batteries
Refrigerator	see how to dispose of appliances containing CFC / Freon
Roller Skates, Metal	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Roller Skates, Plastic	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Rug	see how to dispose of Regular Bulk

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Salad Bar Container	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Shampoo Bottle	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Sharp Object	Place sharp object in a leakproof, puncture resistant container such as a heavy duty plastic laundry or bleach jug. When the container is full, seal the lid securely, tape it closed, label the container "Home Sharps" and place the container with your garbage for household Non-Recyclables collection. Do NOT place a "Home Sharps" container in a recycling bag or container.
Sink, Metal	see How to dispose of Metal Bulk
Skates, Roller, Metal	see how to recycle Metal/Glass/Plastic Recyclables
Skates, Roller, Plastic	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Stove	see How to dispose of Metal Bulk
Styrofoam	see how to dispose of Household Non-Recyclables
Syringe	see how to dispose of Used Syringes and Lancets

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