TrashRules

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Home & furnitureNew York City, New York

Corded small appliances

Corded appliances have different rules from e-waste.

Home & furniture
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New York City

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Curbside recyclingReviewed ruleApplies when: Is it a cord-only appliance with no battery?: Yes: mostly metal/plastic and no battery

A cord-only, mostly metal or plastic small appliance can use recycling.

For households · NYC DSNY household collection

Reviewed September 22, 2026

NYC Department of Sanitation: Appliances
Verify with the agencyReviewed ruleApplies when: Is it a cord-only appliance with no battery?: Has a battery, or not sure

A battery needs a separate verified route. Identify the battery and consult DSNY before setting out the appliance.

For households · NYC DSNY household collection

Reviewed September 22, 2026

NYC Department of Sanitation: Batteries · NYC Department of Sanitation: Appliances