The Spring Recycling Fair will be on Sunday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Forest Park Bandshell.
By Forum Staff
State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) and Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) recently announced that they will jointly host their annual Spring Recycling Fair in Forest Park on Sunday, April 29.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, crews will assemble at the Forest Park Bandshell to accept certain electronics and household items, eyeglasses, American flags, paper waste, and clothing to be safely and properly recycled.
“By holding this event, Assemblyman Miller and I give our constituents an easy way to recycle items that they may not know can be recycled, all at one central location. This recycling fair has consistently been one of my most popular events, and I hope to see that trend continue this year. I want to thank all of our vendors for giving their time and providing their services, Assemblyman Millerfor once again partnering with my office, and the Parks Department for their help in coordinating this event,” said Addabbo, a member of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.
Household items to be accepted include clothing, coats, bedding, paired shoes, dishes, silverware, lamps and curtains. All must be clean and dry prior to donation.
During the event, there will be a paper shredder that will allow residents to safely and securely recycle their documents as they watch to ensure confidentiality. The electronics that will be accepted are: computers, monitors, cell phones, compact discs, PDAs, printers, batteries, cameras, lamps, mirrors, power strips, wires, chargers, cable boxes, fans, telephones, VCR tapes and small televisions (no large console or projection TVs).
Items that will not be accepted for recycling include: air conditioners, newspapers, gas/oil items, paints, mattresses, ovens, office furniture, firearms, vacuum cleaners, light bulbs, liquids, tires, or medication.
“This event gives the opportunity for our constituents to securely discard household items and brings awareness to the importance of recycling,” Miller added. “I’m looking forward to another successful recycling event with Senator Addabbo.”
For more information, contact Addabbo’s Howard Beach Office at (718) 738-1111.
The Spring Recycling Fair will be on Sunday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Forest Park Bandshell.
