Brooklyn residents can set out bulk items (furniture, mattresses) on regular trash day; mattresses need plastic mattress bags, and appliances with refrigerants need appointments.
DSNY accepts most household bulk items — furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpets — at the curb on regular trash collection days without an appointment. Mattresses and box springs must be placed inside sealed plastic mattress disposal bags (free at NYC sanitation garages) to prevent bed bug spread. Wood furniture should be bundled if reasonable. Large appliances containing refrigerants (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers) require a free appliance pickup appointment through 311 so DSNY can safely remove CFCs. Electronics (TVs, computers, monitors) cannot be thrown in regular trash under NY Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act — residents must schedule e-waste pickup or use drop-off sites. Construction debris is NOT accepted by DSNY — contractors must haul it privately. Items must fit set-out time rules (after 6:00 PM).
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Kings County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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