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About This Location

4THBIN is a certified electronics recycler serving New York City through scheduled pickups, drop-off service and secure data destruction, holding R2v3, e-Stewards, RIOS and NAID AAA certifications. For residents, 4THBIN partners with the Lower East Side Ecology Center to host free community e-waste recycling events across the city, typically 10am-2pm on event days. Businesses arrange service through a client order form or a free quote; the Third Avenue address is a business office rather than a staffed public walk-in counter.

What 4THBIN - Electronics Recycling In NYC Accepts

✓ Working and non-working electronics (Computers, laptops, phones and similar equipment accepted at recycling events)
✓ Lead-acid batteries from UPS systems (Accepted at events; other loose batteries are not)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries

What they do not accept

✕ Loose batteries (except UPS lead-acid)
✕ Media such as discs, DVDs, VHS and cassette tapes
✕ Household appliances including air conditioners and microwaves
✕ Smoke detectors
✕ Humidifiers and dehumidifiers

The not-accepted list above reflects 4THBIN's free residential e-waste events with the LES Ecology Center. For business pickup service the accepted scope differs; contact 4THBIN for a quote to confirm what they will take from an organization.

Fees

  • Residential e-waste recycling events
  • Business pickup / drop-off service

Access & restrictions

Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Appointment required · Businesses arrange pickup or drop-off through a client order form or quote. Residents recycle for free at scheduled community events rather than at the office address. Confirm before visiting the Third Avenue location.

Programs & events

  • Free residential e-waste events (4THBIN 4ALL) — Free community electronics recycling events across NYC in partnership with the Lower East Side Ecology Center, generally running 10am to 2pm on event days.
  • Secure data destruction — Certified secure data destruction (NAID AAA certified) is a core service.
  • Business pickup and drop-off — Scheduled e-waste pickup and drop-off service for organizations, request a free quote.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can NYC residents recycle electronics with 4THBIN for free?

Yes, at their free community e-waste recycling events run with the Lower East Side Ecology Center. These events accept working and non-working electronics but exclude loose batteries (other than UPS lead-acid), media tapes and discs, appliances like air conditioners and microwaves, smoke detectors, and humidifiers/dehumidifiers.

Is the Third Avenue address a walk-in drop-off?

It is 4THBIN's business office rather than an advertised staffed public walk-in counter. Businesses arrange pickup or drop-off service through a client order form or quote, and residents use the free community events. Confirm before visiting.

Does 4THBIN destroy data on devices?

Yes. Secure data destruction is one of their core services, and the company holds NAID AAA certification along with R2v3 and e-Stewards certifications for responsible recycling.

What does 4THBIN charge?

The residential community events are free. For business pickup or drop-off service, pricing is not published online; you request a free quote.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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708 3rd Ave 6th fl, New York, NY 10017
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New York, New York

Opening Hours

Monday 9 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–6 PM
Thursday 9 AM–6 PM
Friday 9 AM–6 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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