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SAFE Disposal Event Bronx

Saturday, October 22, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SAFE Disposal Event 
Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics
Department of Sanitation event to collect difficult to manage items such as paint, strong cleaners, CFLs, and electronics from NYC residents
 

 
Only New York City residential waste is accepted at SAFE Disposal Events. No commercial vehicles are allowed. Residents must provide proof of NYC residency, such as a NYS driver’s license or utility bill.

What to Bring

  • Automotive products such as motor oil, transmission fluid, and batteries
  • Personal care items such as unwanted/expired medicines or cosmetics (i.e. Nail polish)
  • Syringes (clearly labeled and packaged in a “sharps” container or other leak-proof, puncture-resistant container)
  • Thermometers
  • Household products such as pesticides, paint, hazardous cleaners, compact fluorescent light bulbs
  • Electronics – check the list of items that are considered electronics.

Download the checklist for future reference.

How to Package Items
Look for items with DANGER, POISON, or CAUTION labels. Read labels carefully for safe handling.

  • Clearly label all products.
  • Tightly seal containers.
  • Don’t mix products or bring open containers.
  • If an item is leaking, pack in a larger container and use an absorbent material, such as kitty litter or newspaper, to soak up excess fluid.
  • Place containers upright in a sturdy box to transport them.
  • Package syringes and lancets in a “sharps” container or other clearly labeled leak-proof, puncture-resistant container.
  • Place TVs and computer monitors with broken glass in separate sealed bags or boxes.

What Happens to Collected Items

Materials collected are either recycled, blended for fuel, or sent to licensed hazardous waste treatment facilities for safe disposal.

Electronics are responsibly recycled or refurbished for reuse through ERI.

Unwanted medications are managed by environmental police and incinerated to prevent unintentional poisonings or entry into the water supply.

Details

Date:
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Time:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website:
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/site/services/harmful-products/safe-disposal

Venue

Orchard Beach
Orchard Beach Park Drive
Bronx, NY 10464
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