Hazardous waste drop-offVerified October 2026
DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Site - Greenpoint
DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Site - Greenpoint is a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off in Queens County, NY, listed under Brooklyn. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. Queens County has 24 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 459 North Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Queens County, NY |
| Website | nyc.gov |
| Hours | Tue-Sat: 9 am to 3 pm Closed on legal holidays and during severe weather. Enter off Kingsland Avenue, north of Greenpoint Avenue (near 530 Kingsland Ave); site may not be visible from the road. |
| Fees | We found no official prices. Some sites post them only at the scale house. |
| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: NYS driver license or utility bill showing NYC residence (may be requested) |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, batteries, paint, motor oil, aerosols, fluorescent bulbs |
| Not accepted | businesses and commercial vehicles |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: nyc.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Queens County
- DSNY rules apply citywide: bulk items such as furniture are set out at the curb for free pickup on trash day (wood furniture on trash-only day); mattresses must be sealed in plastic and put out on trash-only day, improper disposal can be fined up to $300. Source
- Residents cannot self-haul household trash to a public dump in the city; DSNY special waste drop-off sites and SAFE events take only household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and similar items, from NYC residents only. Source
- DSNY SAFE disposal events (one-day, free) take car fluids, electronics, household chemicals and medications from NYC residents only; plug-in appliances and CFC items are not accepted. Source
Before you go
- Keep chemicals in their original containers and do not mix them.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other household hazardous waste sites nearby
- Household hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 10 am to 3 pm Hazardous and miscellaneous waste: $0.75/lbHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresAppliances
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 1 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Tue: 11 am to 4 pm …
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Wmny Review Transfer Station Transfer station
- Brooklyn C&D LLC C&D recyclerHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Empire Recycling Services C&D recyclerHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
More in Queens County
All 24 drop-off sites in Queens County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · New York
Frequently asked questions
Where is DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Site - Greenpoint?
459 North Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Site - Greenpoint?
DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Site - Greenpoint is listed for household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. Not accepted: businesses and commercial vehicles.
Can non-residents use DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Site - Greenpoint?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: NYS driver license or utility bill showing NYC residence (may be requested).
When is DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Site - Greenpoint open?
Tue-Sat: 9 am to 3 pm. Closed on legal holidays and during severe weather. Enter off Kingsland Avenue, north of Greenpoint Avenue (near 530 Kingsland Ave); site may not be visible from the road..
What other household hazardous waste sites are near DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Site - Greenpoint?
BCUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Moonachie site) in Moonachie (9.3 mi), Essex County Public Works Facility (Recycling Day site) in Cedar Grove (17 mi) and Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) in Valhalla (26 mi).
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