That shelf of half-empty paint cans, the old motor oil and the dead laptops in the closet all have one legal exit, and DSNY brings it to the Cunningham Park ball field lot for a single day. The borough SAFE events take automotive fluids, electronics, household cleaners, pesticides, CFL bulbs, vapes, fire extinguishers and old medications. If you have been hoarding things you can't trash, this is the Queens drop-off.
What to expect
It is a drive-up operation: cars enter the ball field parking lot off Francis Lewis Boulevard, between Union Turnpike and the Grand Central Parkway, and Sanitation crews unload items at staffed stations. You may be asked for proof of NYC residency, and lines can build up at busy points in the day.
Good to know
- NYC residents only; no businesses or commercial vehicles. Bring a NYS driver's license or a utility bill in case you're asked for proof of residency.
- Label everything, seal containers tightly and never mix products or bring open containers.
- Put syringes, needles and lancets in a leak-proof, puncture-resistant container, and bag broken glass separately.
- Plug-in appliances like microwaves, vacuums and box fans are not accepted, and neither is anything containing CFCs.
- It's built for cars. Load up the trunk so crews can unload quickly.
- Free to use. Check DSNY’s SAFE Disposal Events page before you go for any last-minute updates.
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Common questions
What can I bring to Queens SAFE Disposal?
DSNY accepts automotive products (antifreeze, car batteries, gasoline, motor oil), electronics (computers, TVs, phones, tablets, consoles, cables), household cleaners, pesticides, paint, nail polish, CFL bulbs, e-cigarettes, fire extinguish
Is there anything they won't take?
Yes. Plug-in appliances such as microwaves, vacuum cleaners and box fans, and anything containing CFCs, aren't accepted. The event is also closed to businesses and commercial vehicles.
Where do I enter Cunningham Park?
According to DSNY, cars enter the ball field parking lot on Francis Lewis Boulevard, between Union Turnpike and the Grand Central Parkway.
