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Can you throw away a blender in the trash?

It depends on the blender and your local waste authority. NYC DSNY directs mostly metal and plastic corded blenders to appliance recycling, while a rechargeable blender containing a lithium-ion battery must not go in ordinary trash or municipal recycling; take it to a qualified battery or electronics recycler instead. Check your local rules, including whether the glass jar and body should be separated, before disposal.

Answer sources: NYC DSNY appliance recycling; EPA lithium-ion battery disposal

Prepare the blender safely

For a corded blender, keep the blade assembly guarded and check your local appliance-recycling instructions. For a rechargeable portable blender, do not put the device in trash or curbside recycling, and do not open the battery case. Use a qualified battery or electronics recycler or a household hazardous-waste collection program.

Sources: NYC DSNY appliance recycling; EPA lithium-ion battery disposal.

Dropcurb pickup for an accepted blender

For an accepted corded blender going with other unwanted items, Dropcurb offers pickup after it is outside and accessible. A rechargeable blender needs its battery-handling route confirmed first; do not place a damaged battery device in an ordinary box of appliances.

Review how outdoor pickup works before arranging collection for an accepted corded blender.

Sources: Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.

Frequently asked questions

can blenders be recycled

Yes, depending on the blender and the local program. NYC DSNY accepts mostly metal and plastic blenders through appliance recycling, while rechargeable lithium-ion blenders require a qualified battery or electronics recycler or household hazardous-waste collection instead of ordinary trash or municipal recycling.

Current Dropcurb prices

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ItemPickup of oneEach additional
Countertop appliance$59$10

For accepted items outside and accessible. Your pickup uses the highest first-item price, plus the additional-item price for each remaining item. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Prices are before applicable sales tax; see your total before payment.

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