Get Rid Of Your Harmful Household Products This Sunday, August 9
This Sunday, August 9, from 10am-4pm, you can get rid of your harmful household products at an event being held by the Department of Sanitation at the corner of Parkside Avenue and Prospect Park SW.
Materials that will be accepted include:
- Automotive products such as motor oil, transmission fluid, and spent batteries
- Personal care items like unwanted medicines or cosmetics
- Thermometers
- Syringes (clearly labeled and packaged in a “sharps” container or other leak proof, puncture-resistant container)
- Household products such as pesticides, paint, hazardous cleaners, spent compact fluorescent light bulbs
- Electronics
Only residential waste is accepted at SAFE Disposal Events, and no commercial vehicles are allowed. Residents must provide proof of NYC residency, such as a New York driver’s license or utility bill.
For more information, you can go here.
