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About This Location

The NYC Department of Sanitation operates a free Household Special Waste Drop-Off site in Queens at 30th Avenue between 120th and 122nd Streets — accepting batteries, paint, motor oil, electronics, tires, and more from NYC residents Tuesday through Saturday.

What this location Accepts

✓ Batteries (household, button-cell, rechargeable)
✓ Electronics with cords (TVs, computers, phones)
✓ E-cigarettes and vape pens
✓ Fluorescent bulbs (under 4 feet)
✓ Motor oil (up to 10 quarts per visit)
✓ Oil filters (up to 2 per visit)
✓ Latex and oil-based paint (up to 5 gallons per visit)
✓ Aerosol cans
✓ Passenger car tires (up to 4 per visit)
✓ Mercury-containing devices (thermostats, thermometers — up to 2 per visit)
✓ Skin lightening products (mercury-containing)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Gasoline
✕ Antifreeze
✕ Propane tanks
✕ Pesticides and herbicides
✕ Commercial/business waste
✕ Waste from vehicles with commercial plates (rentals excepted)
✕ Non-NYC-generated materials

Fees

  • All accepted household special waste — Free for NYC residents

Programs & events

  • NYC Household Special Waste Drop-Off Program — City-operated program providing free safe disposal for household hazardous materials and e-waste at five borough sites; Queens site serves College Point/Flushing area

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment for the DSNY Queens special waste drop-off?

No appointment is needed. Drive or walk in Tuesday through Saturday between 9 AM and 3 PM. Bring proof of NYC residency (NYS driver's license or a utility bill).

Can I drop off an old TV or computer at the Queens DSNY site?

Yes. Electronics with cords — including TVs, computers, and phones — are accepted free of charge. This is part of NYC's electronics recycling program for residents.

Is there a limit on how many tires or how much paint I can drop off?

Yes. Passenger tires: up to 4 per visit. Paint: up to 5 gallons per visit. Motor oil: up to 10 quarts. These limits apply per household visit. Call 311 for questions about quantities.

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Contact & Location

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Between 120th &, South Side White Containers, 30th Ave, 122nd St, Flushing, NY 11354
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Flushing, New York

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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