TrashRules

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LightingNew York City, New York

Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)

Intact CFLs have a special drop-off option.

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New York City

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Special drop-offReviewed ruleApplies when: Is the fluorescent bulb intact?: Intact

An intact CFL can go to a DSNY Special Waste site.

For households · NYC DSNY household collection

Exceptions to check

Reviewed September 22, 2026

NYC Department of Sanitation: Light Bulbs · NYC Department of Sanitation: Special Waste Drop-Off
Verify with the agencyReviewed ruleApplies when: Is the fluorescent bulb intact?: Broken or cracked

Broken-CFL cleanup and delivery are not verified here. Call 311 for hazardous-material guidance.

For households · NYC DSNY household collection

Reviewed September 22, 2026

NYC311: Hazardous Materials

Places & programs to check

Confirm eligibility and acceptance for your item's condition before making a trip. Listing a location does not confirm that it can take every item.

  • Manhattan Special Waste Drop-Off

    74 Pike Slip, between Cherry Street and South Street, under the Manhattan Bridge, Manhattan, NY

    NYC residents with NYC household waste; valid ID and proof of residency. Commercial waste and commercial vehicles excluded.