Keeping nyc healthy safe and clean since 1881 search all nyc gov websites 311.
Throwing away carpet nyc.
You can throw out metal or rigid plastic trash or recycling cans or bins with your recycling items.
Jump to the locator for local options.
The carpet america recovery effort or care is a non profit organization focusing on keeping post consumer carpet out of landfills.
Rugs that aren t incredibly large or heavy can typically be placed in your curbside trash bin for collection.
12 15 2015 organic woodfrom trees and branches inch or more in diameter items such as branches sticks twigs mulch chips firewood and other woody debris may not be placed out for collection by dsny in brooklyn and queens due to the asian long horned beetle quarantine an invasive pest that attacks and kills trees.
Even if you don t want it you d be surprised how many people would love to purchase your rug.
Before dumping your old carpet or rug on the curb try cleaning it up to see if it can be reused.
To save yourself the pain of lifting it all at once cut it into easy to manage pieces with a utility knife.
Be careful not to cut into baseboards the subfloor the walls and most importantly.
The website lists recycling companies that specialize in carpet recycling.
Instead you may be required to bring the carpet to a designated waste drop off facility or wait for a bulk trash pickup day.
However new or unused carpet can be donated to local charities especially those specializing in building or home restoration.
Place a label on it that says sanitation please take this can away so that the department of sanitation knows to take it.
Clothing footwear belts hats handbags drapes towels sheets and other linens that could be reused or recycled.
However your local waste pickup service may not accept old carpet in large quantities.
If you re tearing up old flooring recycling is a better decision.
Any mattress or box spring put out for bulk collection must be sealed in a plastic bag.
Carpet is recycled into a variety of products including composite lumber shingles automotive parts and tile backer board.
Once your rug is rolled and secure you have a couple of options for getting rid of it including trashing it recycling it repurposing it or donating it.
How do i throw away an area rug.
In these boroughs residents must.