Manhattan Special Waste Drop-Off

Intact batteries only in this guide; damaged batteries need separate guidance.

Conditions: What condition is it in? Intact, cool, no swelling, leaks, odor, or unusual sounds

• Rechargeable batteries, including lithium-ion
• Single-use lithium batteries
• Button and coin batteries

Acceptance reviewed September 22, 2026

Only identified, intact non-alkaline batteries are matched here.

Conditions: What condition is it in? Intact, cool, no swelling, leaks, odor, or unusual sounds · What chemistry does its label identify? Single-use lithium or Rechargeable or Button or coin cell

• Household batteries: identify the chemistry

Acceptance reviewed September 22, 2026

Whole household electronic equipment.

Conditions: What condition is it in? Intact, cool, no swelling, leaks, odor, or unusual sounds

• Laptop computers
• Televisions and computer monitors

Acceptance reviewed September 22, 2026

Intact CFLs.

Conditions: Is the fluorescent bulb intact? Intact

• Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)

Acceptance reviewed September 22, 2026

Intact tubes under 4 feet; longer tubes are not matched.

Conditions: Is the fluorescent bulb intact? Intact · How long is the tube? Under 4 feet

• Fluorescent tubes

Acceptance reviewed September 22, 2026

Latex paint only; at most five gallons per visit.

Conditions: Is the container intact and the product identifiable? Identified product, securely closed and not leaking · What type is identified on the label? Latex / water-based architectural paint

• Leftover household paint

Acceptance reviewed September 22, 2026

Up to four passenger tires; NYC license and vehicle registration required.

• Passenger-car tires

Acceptance reviewed September 22, 2026