Leftover Paint
Paint must be in sealed, original container with original manufacturer label. View a full list of accepted products at paintcare.org/products. Leftover paint in good condition will be made available to the public for free.
Households may drop off any amount of latex or oil-based paint. Businesses may drop off any amount of latex paint, but limits may apply to oil-based paint. Visit paintcare.org/business-limits for more information.
PAINTCARE PRODUCTS
House paint and primers (latex or oil-based)
Stains
Deck and concrete sealers
Clear finishes (e.g., varnishes, shellac)
NON-PAINTCARE PRODUCTS
No leaking, unlabeled or empty containers
No aerosol coatings
No drums or containers larger than 5 gallons
We cannot accept other hazardous waste or chemicals, such as paint thinner, solvents, motor oil, spackle, glue, adhesive, roofing tar, pesticides, cleaning chemicals
E-Waste
The LES Ecology Center hosts free collection events in partnership with community groups and elected officials across NYC to accept unwanted electronics from NYC residents, small businesses, and nonprofits. They guarantee data security, and donations are tax-deductible. The following working and nonworking electronic equipment will be accepted:
ACCEPTED
Computers (laptops and desktops, servers, mainframes)
Monitors (CRT and flat-screen)
Handheld devices (smartphones, tablets, MP3 players, e-readers, etc.)
Network devices (routers, hubs, modems, etc.)
Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables, cords, chargers, etc.)
Components (hard drives, CD-ROMs, circuit boards, power supplies, etc.)
Printers, scanners, fax machines
TVs, VCRs, DVRs, DVD and Blu-ray players
Digital converter boxes, cable/satellite receivers
Video game consoles and accessories
Cell phones, pagers, PDAs
Audiovisual equipment (cameras, microphones, stereo equipment, etc.)
NON-ACCEPTED
Batteries, except lead-acid batteries from uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems
Media such as discs, DVDs, VHS tapes, and cassette tapes
Household appliances, including air conditioners and microwaves
Smoke detectors
Humidifiers and dehumidifiers