Recycling Centers in Long Island City, NY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Long Island City, New York. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Long Island City, New York can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Long Island City: A Local Guide
Long Island City, NY (a neighborhood in Queens) has 5 recycling options in our directory, including scrap-metal recyclers, an electronics recycler, and a used-oil recycler. As part of New York City, residential curbside recycling here follows NYC DSNY rules: metal, glass, plastic and beverage cartons are collected together, while mixed paper and cardboard are collected together. DSNY provides free curbside recycling to all NYC residents, and recycling is mandatory. See more New York cities on our New York hub.
For scrap metal, see Sims Metal and Super Scrap. For electronics recycling, see ERI, and for used motor and cooking oil there is Bio Energy Oil Recycling. Check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Need options elsewhere in NYC? Nearby hubs include Flushing, Maspeth, Brooklyn and Manhattan. You can also browse every listed city on our New York recycling hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Long Island City
What are the recycling rules in Long Island City?
Long Island City follows NYC DSNY rules. Put metal, glass, plastic and beverage cartons together in one bin, and mixed paper and cardboard together. Recycling is mandatory for NYC residents and is collected free at the curb.
What items are accepted in NYC curbside recycling?
DSNY accepts aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and containers, beverage cartons, plus newspaper, magazines, office paper, mail, books and cardboard. Plastic bags, styrofoam and food waste are not accepted in curbside recycling.
How do I set out recycling in Long Island City?
Use a labeled bin of 55 gallons or less with a lid, or a clear plastic bag. Cardboard can be flattened and tied with twine and set next to the bins. Set out after the posted evening time on your collection night.
Where can I recycle electronics or used oil in Long Island City?
Electronics are handled by ERI, and used motor and cooking oil by Bio Energy Oil Recycling, both in Long Island City. These are not curbside items. Confirm accepted materials, any fees and hours on each center's page before you go.