Manhattan residents can schedule DSNY bulk pickup for large items; mattresses and upholstered furniture require CFC/encasement rules, and appliances with refrigerants need freon removal.
DSNY in New York County (Manhattan) provides free bulk item collection for residential households for furniture, mattresses, and non-metal bulk. Residents place items at the curb on their regular recycling day; large metal items and appliances are collected on the same day with advance request. Mattresses and box springs must be fully sealed in plastic encasement bags (available at hardware stores) to prevent bed-bug spread, per DSNY rules. Appliances containing refrigerants (refrigerators, freezers, AC units) require certification of refrigerant removal — residents call 311 for an appliance tag or use a licensed technician. Electronics (TVs, computers) are banned from regular curbside trash under NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act; they must be recycled via manufacturer take-back, donation, or DSNY e-waste events. Construction debris must go to private carters.
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