How to dispose of a toaster in NYC

In New York City, a small mostly-metal or plastic toaster belongs with recycling under NYC Department of Sanitation appliance rules, not ordinary trash. Cool it completely, unplug it, empty the crumbs, and put the intact appliance out according to your building’s recycling day and set-out instructions.

By Dropcurb Editorial TeamUpdated September 20262 sections

Answer sources: NYC DSNY appliance recycling; NYC DSNY electronics and e-waste

Prepare the toaster for recycling

Let the toaster cool completely, unplug it, empty the crumbs, and keep it intact before placing it out for collection. Follow your building’s recycling schedule and set-out instructions.

Sources: NYC DSNY appliance recycling; NYC DSNY electronics and e-waste.

Dropcurb fit for an outdoor toaster pickup

A toaster can be selected as an accepted countertop appliance when booking a larger Dropcurb clear-out. Have it outside and accessible before pickup. For a toaster alone, the eligible DSNY recycling route may be more practical.

Sources: Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.

Current Dropcurb prices

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Item	Pickup of one	Each 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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