Gasoline disposal in New York
What New York says to do with gasoline, read off New York State DEC's own page on 2026-08-19.
New York State DEC says to dispose of gasoline through your local household hazardous waste program and to contact your town or county government for the details — gasoline contaminated with other fluids such as brake fluid or antifreeze cannot be reconditioned or reused and is considered a hazardous waste. Read from New York State DEC · checked 2026-08-19
Never pour gasoline into storm drains, into septic systems, or on the ground. Never dispose of gasoline in regular household garbage or recycling (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation).
Never pour gasoline into storm drains, into septic systems, or on the ground. Never dispose of gasoline in regular household garbage or recycling (New York State DEC).
Where to take it
Sites are listed in the New York State DEC drop-off site finder.
Counties differ — verify with your local program.
All 50 states: How do you dispose of old gasoline? — the federal baseline, what happens to it, and every state's rule with the page it was read from.