January 13, 2004

By: Adalie Schnider
Website: http://www.1st-in-batteries.com

Sanitation opens household special waste recycling drop-off sites in all five boroughs

Effective July 16, 2001, the New York City Department of Sanitation is expanding its Household Special Waste Recycling Drop-off Program throughout the five boroughs. New York City residents can bring 10 quarts of motor oil, fluorescent light tubes (straight tubes up to four feet long only), household batteries, five gallons of latex paint, rechargeable batteries, automotive batteries, two motor oil filters, five quarts of transmission fluid, or two thermostats to any of the five locations citywide. The sites are open from 10:00am to 5:00pm, seven days a week.

The Household Special Waste Recycling Drop-off site is available to New York City residents who must show a valid New York State driver's license and a vehicle registration with New York City address. The site is solely for non-commercial New York City residential materials. Materials may not be from a business, industrial, "fee for service" or profit-making activity.

City residents can return used auto batteries and motor oil to service stations or retailers that sell them. Retailers are required to accept up to two automobile batteries a month per person without charge. Individuals can save the $5 surcharge by returning the used automobile battery when purchasing a new one. Also, service stations and retailers that sell motor oil are required to accept up to five gallons a day per person at no charge.

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About The Author:

Adalie Schnider is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-batteries.com.  A great resource for batteries of all kinds including camcorder, laptop, cell phone and more.