DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Site - Staten Island (Fresh Kills)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Richmond County, New York.
- Address
- Not listed
- Hours
- Tue-Sat 9:00 am-3:00 pm; closed legal holidays and during severe weather
- Who can use it
- NYC residents only; proof of NYC residency may be requested (NYS driver license, utility bill); no businesses or commercial vehicles
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- Not listed
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- –Antifreeze
- –Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- ✓Electronics
- –Propane
- –Pesticides
- –Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Aerosols; batteries (automotive, rechargeable and single-use); e-waste with cords and cables; e-cigarettes and vape pens; fluorescent light bulbs and CFLs; motor oil and transmission fluid; motor oil filters; paint; passenger car tires; mercury-containing devices; skin lightening products
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
Quantity limitsMotor oil and transmission fluid up to 10 quarts; up to 2 oil filters; paint up to 5 gallons; up to 4 passenger car tires; up to 2 mercury devices per visit
Rules and residency
Who can use itNYC residents only; proof of NYC residency may be requested (NYS driver license, utility bill); no businesses or commercial vehicles
Note from the sourceDo-it-yourself drop-off: DSNY staff give instructions, so bring work gloves. Some sites are not visible from the road.
Note from the sourceGasoline, oil-based paint, household chemicals and medical items go to a SAFE Disposal Event instead.
Note from the sourceOff the Muldoon Avenue exit of the southbound West Shore Expressway, past the DSNY security booth (no street address is given).
Nearby alternatives
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FAQ
Who can use DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Site - Staten Island (Fresh Kills)?
NYC residents only; proof of NYC residency may be requested (NYS driver license, utility bill); no businesses or commercial vehicles
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Check with the program to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint. Limit: paint up to 5 gallons.
Last checked Wed, Oct 21, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
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