NYC Reuse Options

Exchanges and other Reuse Options - NYC and beyond:

If BIG!NYC can't reuse your materials try these other options

• New York Wastematch
• Craigslist - Stuff for Free listings
• Freecycle NYC
• Per Scholas - computer reuse/recycling
• Materials for the Arts - lots of stuff for schools/artists
• Housing Works - thrift store with locations in Manhattan
• Hudson Valley Materials Exchange
• Reuse Alliance
• CarpetCycle - post consumer carpet collection & recycling, plus ceiling tile recycling. 

Recycling Resources for NYC:

• How to recycle in New York City (Department of Sanitation): NYC WasteLess - How to prevent waste and other tips 
• NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY)
• Recycle This! - NYC citizens group for recycling
• Earth 911 - Tips on where to recycle in NYC
• Garbagescout - Open source curb-side item sharing with photos and location info.
• Lower East Side Ecology Center - Electronic Waste Recycling (and warehouse collection in Brooklyn)