New York City Sanitation Department

Recycling Center in New York, New York

📍 125 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
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📞 +1 212-639-9675 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

The address at 125 Worth St in Manhattan is the administrative headquarters of the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), not a public recycling drop-off. DSNY runs citywide curbside recycling for residents and operates Special Waste Drop-Off sites in all five boroughs where NYC residents can bring harmful items like batteries, e-waste, paint, motor oil and tires. To recycle, use your building's curbside recycling or the nearest Special Waste Drop-Off site rather than this office.

What New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Accepts

✓ Curbside recycling (paper, cardboard, metal, glass, plastic) (Collected at the curb citywide for NYC residents, not dropped off at this office)
✓ Special Waste Drop-Off items (at DSNY drop-off sites, not this HQ) (Batteries, e-waste, e-cigarettes/vape pens, fluorescent bulbs, aerosols, motor oil (up to 10 quarts), oil filters (up to 2), paint (up to 5 gallons), tires (up to 4), mercury-containing devices (up to 2))

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

This address is the DSNY headquarters office and is not a place to drop off trash, recyclables or special waste. Household hazardous and special waste must go to one of DSNY's Special Waste Drop-Off sites (one per borough), and businesses and commercial vehicles are not accepted at those sites.

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off sites are for NYC residents only; proof of NYC residency (NY State driver license or utility bill) may be requested. No businesses or commercial vehicles. This Worth St address is the department HQ, not a drop-off.

Programs & events

  • Curbside recycling — DSNY collects recyclables at the curb citywide for NYC residents.
  • Special Waste Drop-Off sites — One site per borough (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island) open Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM-3 PM for NYC residents to drop off batteries, e-waste, paint, motor oil, tires and other special waste.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off recycling or trash at 125 Worth St?

No. This address is the DSNY administrative headquarters, not a public drop-off. Use your building's curbside recycling, or a DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off site for items like batteries, e-waste, paint and tires.

Where can NYC residents drop off batteries, e-waste or paint?

At DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off sites, one in each borough, open Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM-3 PM. They accept batteries, e-waste, fluorescent bulbs, aerosols, motor oil, oil filters, paint and tires.

Are the DSNY drop-off sites open to businesses?

No. Special Waste Drop-Off sites are for NYC residents only, and no businesses or commercial vehicles are accepted. Proof of NYC residency may be requested.

How much paint or motor oil can I bring to a DSNY drop-off?

Per visit, DSNY accepts up to 5 gallons of paint, up to 10 quarts of motor oil, up to 2 oil filters, up to 4 tires and up to 2 mercury-containing devices.

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

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Contact & Location

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Address
125 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
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Website
www1.nyc.gov
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City / State
New York, New York

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM–3 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–3 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–3 PM
Thursday 7 AM–3 PM
Friday 7 AM–3 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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