SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, in partnership with the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata and the state Department of Environmental Conservation will hold an electronics recycling event this Saturday, April 27. The free event will be held at the Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center at 80 Leland Avenue Extension in Utica 10 AM to 2 PM.
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The public will be allowed to drop off electronics such as TVs, computers and other electronics. Confidata will offer on-site document shredding services, with collection limited to three boxes per vehicle. Commercial shredding will not be accepted. Also, the state Department of Environmental Conservation will collect unused or unwanted prescription medications except for sharps or needles.
Sen Griffo reminded that this is an important opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted electronics, medications and papers. He thanked the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata and the state Department of Environmental Conservation for their partnership in the upcoming event.
The previous such events hosted by Sen. Griffo has helped in responsibly recycling more than 600,000 lbs of discarded electronics.