NEW YORK CITY — Don't let this opportunity go to waste.
The Department of Sanitation announced a series of SAFE disposal events across the five boroughs later this summer and into the fall for dangerous items like asbestos, car batteries and mercury-containing devices they may have lying around the house that cannot be safely disposed of by curbside trash collection.
“These events provide a safe and convenient option for New Yorkers to dispose of their old computers and TVs, as well as other harmful household products, like household chemicals, paints and medications,” said Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia.
During the last round of SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) disposal events, the Sanitation Department said 14,000 residents dropped off 1.3 million pounds of waste.
The agency encourages residents who are unable to attend these events to visit their website or contact 311 for year-round options to dispose of items such as automotive products, batteries, cell phones, electronics, fluorescent lamps, latex paint, mercury devices, and syringes.
Check out the full calendar for upcoming SAFE disposal events:
► The Bronx
Saturday, Aug. 13
Fordham University Parking Lot on Southern Blvd
Cars approach from Bedford Park Blvd.
► Brooklyn
Saturday, Aug. 27
Floyd Bennett Field, Flatbush Avenue/Marine Parkway
Cars enter along Flatbush Avenue and make a left into the main entrance, immediately before the toll bridge
► Queens
Saturday, Sept. 17
Astoria Park Parking Lot, Hoyt Avenue and 19th Street
Cars enter from Ditmars Boulevard onto 21st Street
► Manhattan
Sunday, Sept. 25
Union Square North Plaza, South of 17th Street between Park Avenue & Broadway
Cars enter at Park Avenue & 18th Street
► Staten Island
Saturday, Oct. 22
Midland Beach Parking Lot, Father Capodanno Boulevard and Hunter Avenue
Cars approach from Slater Boulevard
