Take it Back NYC 

Some items not accepted through NYC's recycling program must, or can be, recycled through mandatory and voluntary take-back programs.

mandatory
voluntary

If you are a retailer or service provider, please see business guidelines.

ALSO SEE:
product stewardship
take-back laws
nyc's recycling game

Mandatory Take-Back Programs
Certain items are required by law to be accepted by retailers or manufacturers. Whenever you have a product to take back, call before you go to ensure that retailers are complying with the law.

auto batteries bottles and cans cell phones electronics motor oil paper

plastic bags rechargeable batteries sharps tires smoke detectors UPS batteries

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Voluntary Take-Back Initiatives
Some manufacturers on their own initiative set up methods to accept certain products.

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