Appliances

Many household appliances are too large to fit in a bin or bag, and some require special handling before they can be collected.

Large Appliances

For large items – like dishwashers, microwaves, ovens and ranges, and washers and dryers – that are too large to fit in a bin or bag, follow the rules for large (bulk) items:

You can set out:

• Metal and rigid plastic items the night before your recycling collection
• Non-recyclable items the night before your trash collection

Find your collection schedule.

NOTE: If you receive Curbside Composting collection, large items should be set out the night before your trash-only day, NOT your recycling day.

Small Appliances

For smaller appliances – like blenders, coffee makers, food processors, slow cookers, stand mixers, and toasters – that are mostly metal or plastic, set out with your recycling.

Appliances with CFC

Appliances that cool or chill – like air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refrigerators and freezers, and water and wine coolers – contain Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Gas, also called Freon. Before these appliances can be collected and safely recycled, the CFC/Freon must be removed by trained DSNY personnel.

We provide free curbside removal of CFC/Freon (except R600a or R32 refrigerant).

Learn more about making an appointment for CFC removal.

Once DSNY personnel remove the CFC/Freon, a sticker will be placed on the appliance. Please leave the appliance at the curb and it will be collected with your recycling.

Appliances with Flammable Refrigerant R600a/R32

Some newer appliances contain R600a or R32 refrigerant, which we CANNOT collect. Look for the warning sticker (yellow triangle with black flames). Contact the appliance's manufacturer or a private carter for safe disposal options.