Event also will feature document shredding and prescription drug disposal; cellphones will be collected for Cell Phones for Soldiers and nonperishable food times for Feed Our Vets and Central New York Veterans Outreach Center
New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-C-Rome, announced today that he is partnering with the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata and the state Department of Environmental Conservation to hold an electronics recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 26.
The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center at 80 Leland Avenue Extension in Utica. The public may drop off electronics such as TVs, computers and other electronics. For a full list of acceptable items, visit www.ohswa.org.
Confidata will also be on hand to shred up to three boxes, per car, of confidential documents (no commercial shredding will be accepted). The state Department of Environmental Conservation will be collecting unused or unwanted prescription medications (no sharps or needles).
Additionally, attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items for donation to Feed Our Vets and the Central New York Veterans Outreach Center. Unused and/or unwanted cellphones will also be collected for donation to Cell Phones for Soldiers to help military members and veterans connect with their families and loved ones.
“This is an important opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted electronics, medications and papers and to support veterans agencies in the region and across the nation,” Sen. Griffo said. “I thank the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata and the state Department of Environmental Conservation for again partnering with me for this upcoming event.”
Previous recycling events hosted by Sen. Griffo have resulted in more than 600,000 lbs. of electronics being recycled.
Here are the details for Sen. Griffo’s latest e-waste recycling event:
WHO: State Sen. Joseph Griffo, Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata and the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
WHAT: The public is invited to drop off electronics like TVs, computers, and other electronics for free and safe disposal; confidential documents to be shredded (up to 3 boxes per vehicle); old or expired prescription drugs (no sharps or needles); unwanted and/or unused cell phones will be collected for Cell Phones For Soldiers; and nonperishable food items will be accepted for donation to Feed Our Vets and the Central New York Veterans Outreach Center.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26.
WHERE: Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center, 80 Leland Avenue Extension, Utica.
