Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office
The e-waste recycling event at St. Cammillus in Rockaway took in 8,900 pounds of computers, printers, televisions, cell phones and other electronic equipment that could potentially be harmful to the environment if disposed of improperly.
By Forum Staff
Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. hosted his annual e-waste recycling event on September 10, in Rockaway, collecting more than four tons of old electronics to be safely disposed of.
The annual collection this year took in 8,903 pounds of electronics waste including computers, printers, televisions, cell phones and other electronic equipment that could potentially be harmful to the environment if disposed of improperly. This year’s total, which was contributed from more than 100 households, surpassed the 6,300 pounds of electronics collected in last years e-waste event held last September.
“The increase in electronic waste collected at this year’s recycling event in Rockaway truly shows the awareness my constituents have for our environment and how we can do our part to keep it clean and safe,” said Addabbo, a member of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee. “Events such as these that offer a more environmentally-friendly way of getting rid of electronics are a big part in making sure harmful chemicals do not end up in landfills, ultimately causing serious damage to the earth and the atmosphere. I am proud to have hosted the event again this year.”
This event followed the Senator’s annual Spring Recycling Event in April, where more than 1,000 cars visited Forest Park to also dispose of unwanted items, including electronics.
“I am thrilled to see that more people took advantage of this wonderful opportunity this year and look forward to continuing to host this event in the future.”
